ChildcareNepal
Childcare & School Support – Kathmandu
Support early-years teachers with lessons, games, and one-on-one attention in childcare centers around Kathmandu.
- 1–12 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $310
- 🌿 18 projects
- 🌍 3 countries
- 📅 1–12 week programs
Volunteer abroad. Make a real difference.
Global Citizens places volunteers in hosted, locally-run projects across the USA, Nepal, and Liberia — flexible dates, affordable fees, and support every step of the way.
Why Global Citizens
12,400+ people have chosen Global Citizens since 2001. Here’s why.
Life-enriching travel experiences
Give back to causes you care about, travel with purpose, and truly immerse yourself in diverse cultures rather than just passing through them.
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Unbeatable value: low fees, fully flexible
Programs start from just $310 with accommodation and most meals included, plus free unlimited changes to your dates right up until departure.
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Perfect for solo travelers
Whether you’re 18 or 68, you’ll gain friends for life by joining a small group of like-minded volunteers from around the world.
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Safe and vetted programs
Every placement and host family is vetted in person and reviewed each season, with 24/7 local support throughout your stay.
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The ethical, responsible choice
Every project is designed and led by a local partner organization — we fund and support it, we don’t design it from afar.
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Built for groups, schools & families
We design custom itineraries for student groups, faculty-led trips, corporate teams, and families volunteering together.
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How do you want to make a difference?
Scroll through real projects across the USA, Nepal, and Liberia — pick what matters most to you.
Childcare
ChildcareNepal
Childcare – Pokhara
Assist with lessons and play-based learning in childcare centers around the lakeside town of Pokhara.
- 1–12 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $310
TeachingNepal
Teaching English – Nepal
Support local teachers with English conversation practice in public and private schools across the Kathmandu Valley.
- 1–12 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $310
Construction & RenovationNepal
Construction & Renovation – Nepal
Help with building and maintenance work around schools and community centers. Physical, hands-on, and highly visible impact.
- 1–12 weeks
- 4–8 hours/day
Program fee
From $310
Women’s EmpowermentNepal
Women’s Empowerment – Kathmandu
Support English and life-skills classes for women completing an interrupted education, aged 15 to 60.
- 2–12 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $405
Community DevelopmentNepal
NGO Support – Nepal
Provide admin, fundraising, or project support to grassroots NGOs working across education and community development.
- 4–12 weeks
- 4–8 hours/day
Program fee
From $700
Medical & HealthNepal
Medical Elective – Pokhara
Observe and assist local physicians and nurses in hospital departments across Pokhara. For pre-med, nursing, and med students.
- 2–8 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $650
Community DevelopmentUSA
Youth Mentoring & After-School Program – Denver
Mentor local youth through after-school tutoring, sports, and creative activities in under-resourced Denver neighborhoods.
- 1–8 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $540
Community DevelopmentUSA
Community Kitchen & Homelessness Support – Denver
Prepare and serve meals, and support outreach programs for people experiencing homelessness in downtown Denver.
- 1–8 weeks
- 3–6 hours/day
Program fee
From $540
Environment & ConservationUSA
Environmental Conservation & Trail Restoration – Colorado
Join local rangers restoring hiking trails and native habitat in the foothills west of Denver. Physical, outdoor work.
- 1–6 weeks
- 5–7 hours/day
Program fee
From $540
Environment & ConservationUSA
Animal Shelter Support – Denver
Support daily care, socialization, and adoption events at a local no-kill animal shelter.
- 1–8 weeks
- 4–6 hours/day
Program fee
From $540
Medical & HealthUSA
Medical Shadowing Elective – Denver
Shadow clinicians at a community health clinic serving under-insured patients. Observation-based, for pre-health students.
- 2–6 weeks
- 4–6 hours/day
Program fee
From $890
ChildcareLiberia
Childcare & Early Education – Monrovia
Support early-years teachers with lessons, songs, and play in community childcare centers around Monrovia.
- 1–12 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $335
TeachingLiberia
Teaching English – Liberia
Support local teachers in classrooms still rebuilding capacity, with a focus on English literacy and conversation.
- 1–12 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $335
Medical & HealthLiberia
Community Health Outreach – Monrovia
Support health education and outreach campaigns run by local health workers in residential Monrovia neighborhoods.
- 2–12 weeks
- 4–6 hours/day
Program fee
From $440
Construction & RenovationLiberia
Construction & Renovation – Liberia
Help renovate classrooms and community buildings alongside local tradespeople. Physical, hands-on work.
- 1–12 weeks
- 4–8 hours/day
Program fee
From $335
Women’s EmpowermentLiberia
Women’s Empowerment – Monrovia
Support literacy and vocational-skills classes for women re-entering education and the local workforce.
- 2–12 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $440
Medical & HealthLiberia
Medical Outreach Campaign – Liberia
Join roving healthcare outreach campaigns bringing basic health services to communities around Monrovia. Designed for volunteer groups.
- 1–2 weeks
- 3–5 hours/day
Program fee
From $560
Destinations
Explore our destinations
Three countries, three very different volunteer experiences.
- volunteers since 2001
- 12,400+
- average volunteer rating
- 4.9/5
- countries
- 3
- in-country support
- 24/7
Volunteer stories
What our volunteers say
“The other volunteers and my host family made Kathmandu feel like home within a week. I learned as much from the kids as I ever taught them.”
Priya N.
23, Teaching English in Nepal
“I did the community kitchen program between semesters and honestly it reframed how I think about my own city. Small placement, big impact.”
Marcus T.
20, Community Kitchen in Denver, USA
“Our host family in Monrovia treated us like their own kids. The health outreach team let us do real, hands-on work from day one.”
Anna K.
27, Community Health Outreach in Liberia
On the ground
Our local partners
Every Global Citizens project is designed and run by a grassroots organization on the ground — we simply fund and staff it.
DY
Denver Youth Alliance
USA · Youth mentoring & after-school programs
MH
Mile High Community Kitchen
USA · Meals & outreach for people experiencing homelessness
RT
Rocky Trails Conservancy
USA · Trail restoration & habitat conservation
KC
Kathmandu Childcare Collective
Nepal · Early-years education across the Kathmandu Valley
PW
Pokhara Women’s Cooperative
Nepal · Literacy & vocational training for women
CC
Chitwan Community Health Network
Nepal · Rural clinics & health outreach
ME
Monrovia Early Learning Trust
Liberia · Childcare centers across residential Monrovia
LR
Liberia Rebuild Initiative
Liberia · School and community-building construction
WA
West Africa Health Outreach
Liberia · Mobile health campaigns around Monrovia
Ready to see where you fit?
Applying is free, and you won’t pay anything until your place is confirmed.