Many people want to volunteer overseas, but they feel unsure because travelling alone can be stressful. Concerns about loneliness, safety, or lack of support often stop them from taking the first step.
Group volunteering removes these barriers. It allows people to travel, learn, and contribute together in a supportive environment. Through volunteer opportunities abroad, individuals can take part in ethical projects. This also helps in building friendships and sharing experiences.
Globalteer offers structured group volunteering opportunities across several countries, including Cambodia. Through these, you get to work closely with local communities and organisations.
In this guide, we will explain what group volunteering is, how it works, and why it plays an important role in international volunteering.
What is Group Volunteering?
So, what exactly is ‘group volunteering’, how does it work, and why is it important? These questions are normal if you’re looking forward to volunteering abroad. At Globalteer, we strive to make a commitment so that each and every one of our volunteers knows why it is important to help out around the world.
Group volunteering is usually organized through a school (high school, university), a cultural club or a company. However, it can also be organized by a group of friends who want to see the world and make a positive contribution to community projects.
Well, lucky for you, Globalteer has over 22 volunteer abroad projects in 9 different countries. They are ideal for both individuals or those who want a group volunteering experience. We work with local organizations to foster an environment where volunteers learn more about the community. Volunteers help in developing the community and creating resources for their well-being.
Why is Group Volunteering Important?
Group volunteering is a great way for everyone to strengthen their skills and learn more about the world.
Group Volunteering Strengthens Teams at Work
At Globalteer, we have had a corporate group from Singapore who joined us in Cambodia and worked together on our clean-water project. They strengthened their relationship by meeting colleagues while supporting sustainable development in Cambodia.
Beneficial for Schools and Universities
If you are an educator or head of a student-run organization, group volunteering can be a great way to foster a dynamic team of under 18 school group. You can improve relationships among students while providing them with confidence, leadership growth and teamwork.
University students and groups also benefit from these skills and gain experience that can be used on a CV. These skills are valuable in the workforce and in higher levels of education. When students volunteer overseas, they learn how others live and what they can do to make a difference in a local community.
Deepen Cultural Learning & Understanding
At Globalteer, we strive to incorporate cultural immersion into our volunteer programmes. We believe young people learn about other cultures best when they take part in service learning.
We offer many programmes that are perfect for school students and university groups to engage in cultural awareness.
Learning Through Hands-On Community and Animal Projects
At the animal sanctuaries, students get the chance to learn about animals’ habitats and how to care for them. Additionally, they learn why it is important to protect our environment.
At our community projects, volunteers interact with children and women who are at a societal disadvantage. Through these programmes, we provide a safe environment to learn new skills.
At our clean water project, volunteers learn how clean water systems are built and maintained. They also understand why these systems are a sustainable resource for local communities.
Why You Should Become an International Volunteer with Globalteer?
Globalteer started with an aim to serve the communities that are not part of the mainstream. We designed our programs keeping the volunteers’ role and community development in mind. Our program includes:
Flexible Volunteer Opportunities
At Globalteer, we offer flexible volunteer opportunities. Whether you’re thinking of coming for spring break or maybe in summer, we offer customized volunteer group trips to fit your goals and schedule.
Accommodation and Group Support
We also accommodate all types of groups, from university groups to youth groups to families. You can stay as long as you want without any worry. Most of our past group volunteers have stayed for 1 to 3 weeks, so there is no limit for you to help make a difference.
Local Staff Support and Global Offices
We have three offices around the world, Cambodia, Colombia and Peru. The close proximity of our offices to the location where you are volunteering ensures that you can always reach a member of our staff if you need to. Whether you are volunteering in Southeast Asia or Latin America we have offices in your time zone where the staff are easily accessible.
Group Volunteering Options for Every Interest
Regardless of whether you are part of a corporate company or a student group, there is a programme for everyone. If you want to learn more about the environment or animal care please come join us at a conservation project!
If you enjoy helping communities learn new skills, these programmes are a great fit. They also give children safe, fun activities that support their growth.
Group Leader and Ambassador Opportunities
We also offer the chance to become a group leader or a Globalteer Ambassador. There are numerous perks for both roles when you come to volunteer with us.
- As a group leader, you may be eligible for a free or discounted placement at some of our projects. If you are able to get a group of ten or more people to volunteer together, then you can become group leader.
- We also encourage you to apply for our Ambassador Programme. This program offers additional incentives for the number of volunteers you can get to join your group or us!
We have 4 levels of champions. Each level is achieved through different tasks, such as
- Volunteering
- Fundraising
- Recruiting volunteers.
When you volunteer with Globalteer or become an ambassador, you also become a Charity Champion!
So, talk to your friends, peers, students, and colleagues to get a group together.
All of us gain something when we strive to make a positive impact in the world. That is why we encourage you to volunteer with Globalteer as we bring sustainable and responsible volunteering. Our presence in each corner of the world makes international volunteering easy for you.
Find out more about group volunteering with Globalteer and start the journey of a lifetime!
Find out more about group volunteering with Globalteer and start the journey of a lifetime!