Volunteering abroad
Trusted global volunteering providers who offer safe, ethical opportunities for student volunteers and positive outcomes for communities.
The Mighty Roar
The Mighty Roar offers a range of impactful volunteer opportunities, including: helping to protect critically endangered sea turtles through marine conservation programmes in Sri Lanka and Greece; supporting local communities through teaching projects in Vietnam and Sri Lanka; and contributing to wildlife rehabilitation and conservation efforts in Thailand. These programmes provide the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop valuable skills, and make a meaningful difference, while exploring new cultures and environments.
When: April to August
Duration: Two or three weeks
Location: Greece, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Eligibility and funding
Turing funding is available for students with household income of £35,000 or below, as assessed by Student Finance and shared with UWE Bristol.
Students from any course or level of study can take part by self-funding.
Eligible Undergraduate students from any course of study can apply for funding via the Turing Scheme and UWE Bristol Employability Bursary.
We will apply for Turing Scheme funding on behalf of all students taking part in the programme who have a household income of £35,000 or below, as assessed by Student Finance and shared with UWE Bristol.
To confirm funding rates and programme availability email Global Team at goglobal@uwe.ac.uk and allow five working days for a response.
How to apply
Think Pacific
Spend time living in a local community, learning about culture through real experiences. With support from local people and cultural mentors, you’ll take part in cultural activities and community projects that help you grow, build new skills and connect your learning to the wider world. Options include social enterprise, ethical business, mental health and wellbeing and village immersion.
When: Groups depart in June, July and August.
Duration: Up to a month
Locations: Bali or Fiji
Think Pacific Fiji
Think Pacific have a range of award-winning residential volunteering programmes available in rural Fiji. The month-long programmes include a homestay, specialist training, volunteering and cultural exchange. You will become part of island life and take part in volunteer work in your chosen field:
- Building and sustainable development
- Holistic youth empowerment
- Sports development
- Mental health
All projects are requested and overseen by the local community. Think Pacific work closely with the Fijian Government and are important partners on Fiji's National Development Programme.
Think Pacific Bali
Business team internship
During this month-long programme you’ll engage in an innovative internship, crafting practical and sustainable solutions for Bali's enterprises and charities. You’ll tackle real-life projects spanning various sectors, building confidence, employability and global perspectives. This project is perfect for students with entrepreneurial and digital nomad aspirations.
Mental health project
During this month-long programme you’ll immerse yourself in local mental health expertise. You will be contributing to community wellbeing and gaining hands-on involvement in psycho-social activities for mental health support. You don’t need to be studying psychology or health to take part – this project is ideal for anyone interested in mental health and wellbeing,
"I couldn’t learn half or experience a fraction of what I’ve done in this one month than I could in a year, so many unique insights and connections have come from this. "
Christian Mental Health placement, Bali.
Eligibility and funding
Students from any course or level of study can take part by self-funding.
Undergraduate students who receive a full maintenance loan can receive partial funding through the Turing Scheme and UWE Bristol Employability Bursary.
Funded spaces are limited so apply as soon as possible. Rates will be confirmed after your Think Pacific application submission.
How to apply
Project Zulu
Volunteer to take part in school education development projects in the township and rural areas of Madadeni and Dundee, South Africa. Opportunities are available in South Africa and the UK including teaching, engineering, computer science, health, film and journalism and much more.
Catherine talks Project Zulu at UWE Bristol
Catherine Evans, BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities), talks to us about taking part in Project Zulu. Project Zulu is a suite of educational development projects run by UWE Bristol promoting lifelong learning opportunities in the Madadeni Township, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Daigo
Take part in volunteering opportunities as part of Daughters of Africa Foundation's grassroots development projects in Africa. Projects include health and first aid, sports rehabilitation, publishing, eco-building and museum archiving. Visit the Global Centre for more details.
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