Intl Development Volunteer Roles in Australasia

Volunteering with ICYE UK is a transformational experience with real impact. Our ethical programmes promote peace, intercultural awareness and equality of opportunity, encouraging young people from around the world to live, learn and work together.

You can apply now to join us on our 6- or 12-month placements starting in either January/February or August, working with locally run NGOs abroad on impactful projects that matter. Examples include:

- Promoting and creating awareness for human rights and women’s rights

- Supporting those with disabilities or affected by HIV/AIDS

- Environmental and wildlife conservation

- Conducting research for development NGOs

- Outreach support and education for street children

- Community development programmes

- And many more!

This experience will allow you to further your personal and professional development and be part of a valuable exchange of cultures and ideas. In addition, you’ll gain transferable skills and experience to put on your CV. 

As a volunteer, you will live in accommodation within the local community, in most cases with a host family. This provides an immersive experience where you can develop your language skills and engage meaningfully with a new culture. To help you with this, 30 hours of language training are also included as part of the programme.

Not sure where you want to volunteer? We currently have places available in over 20 countries across Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa, so no matter where you choose to go, you’ll connect with new people, have new experiences, learn, grow, and make an impact.

ICYE UK doesn’t recruit based on specific skills or qualifications. All we look for are passionate volunteers with a desire to gain cultural, language and work experience while helping a local NGO. 

We know that volunteering overseas can seem daunting, but we’re supportive every step of the way. Before your placement, we offer pre-departure training in intercultural awareness. We also provide extensive pre- and post-trip support, including how to fundraise for your experience if you need to. Plus, our partner organisations abroad will provide a number of further trainings and will be on hand for any additional support you may need while in the host country. 

To make the experience more straight forward, the fee you pay to take part will cover your accommodation and three daily meals for the entire duration of your placement, being matched with a project in the host country, language classes, medical insurance, training and evaluation camps, monthly pocket money, administrative costs, help with organising flights and visas, support with fundraising where needed, and general support throughout.

Get in touch to find out more or to start your adventure!