Live with an Italian family and in exchange for spending several hours a week helping them learn English they provide food and accommodation! Weekends are normally free to experience the culture by traveling around Italy.

India is massively overpopulated (with about 1.05 billion people), and suffers from serious problems related to poverty and environmental degradation. Voluntary organisations play an important role in addressing these problems, and volunteers are always in demand. Placements are available in projects in various locations around India, including Delhi, Mumbai (Bombay), Ahmedabad, Pune and Patna.

Volunteer work in Nigeria rewards the volunteer as well as those assisted. SYTO Nigeria has numerous projects opportunities, which include teaching in schools, working in orphanages, social work, caring for physically challenged children in their homes, assisting social health workers in their various fields, and assisting in collection of data for research institutes or in the community.

Are you over 18 years old and would you like to experience work and life in another European country for up to 13 weeks, all expenses paid?

Leonardo da Vinci is the programme for you!

Often referred to as "The world in one country" South Africa is a land of extraordinary beauty, mystery and adventure. Although this expression alludes to the varying climatic conditions, vegetation and the abundance of animals, it can also be used to describe the diversity of cultures, languages and religions, and the extremes of first world development next to third world difficulties. By volunteering your time, skills and love for people, you can make a difference in the lives of people and contribute to the welfare of society.