Live a new culture
Live with locals and volunteers from around the world, and see everyday life from the inside, not as a tourist.
Volunteer Abroad
Spend four to eight weeks on a community project abroad, working toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals alongside a local host organization.
Global Volunteer
What is Volunteer Abroad?
Volunteer Abroad places you on a grassroots project run by an NGO, school, or community organization in a host country, tackling issues like education access, environmental sustainability, or public health.
- Duration: 6–8 weeks
- Where: 120+ countries across AIESEC's global network
- Application fee: No application fee — a program participation fee applies once matched
Who it's for
Students and recent graduates aged 18–30 who want hands-on social impact experience and are comfortable working in a new cultural setting.
Why go
How volunteering abroad will change you
Four weeks is short. What you bring home lasts a lot longer.
Make a real impact
Work on a UN Sustainable Development Goal with a host organisation that needs your help, with results you can point to.
Grow as a leader
Step outside your comfort zone, solve problems on the ground, and build the confidence to lead in unfamiliar places.
Friends in every time zone
Come home with a global network of volunteers, hosts and AIESEC members who stay in touch long after.
You won't be on your own
AIESEC supports you before, during and after your exchange.
Preparation before you flyAIESEC in Bangladesh runs pre-departure training on logistics, safety and culture.
Visa and arrival helpThe host AIESEC team helps with visa paperwork, airport pickup and accommodation guidance.
A local contact throughoutYou'll have a dedicated AIESEC contact in your host country for the whole experience.
A clear role from day oneEvery project comes with a defined job description, so you know what you'll be doing.
Featured projects
Browse every volunteer project on aiesec.org
Pick a project. Pack your bag.
Hand-picked Global Volunteer projects open right now, each tackling a UN Sustainable Development Goal with a local host organisation.
How it works
Your process, step by step
01
Explore & choose a project
Browse live opportunities by country, cause area, or date, and shortlist projects that fit your goals.
02
Apply online
Submit your application through the AIESEC global platform — no fee to apply.
03
Interview & match
Speak with the host committee, get matched to a project, and receive your acceptance.
04
Pre-departure preparation
Attend AIESEC in Bangladesh's pre-departure training covering logistics, safety, and cultural prep.
05
Fly & deliver impact
Arrive on-site, complete onboarding with your host, and get to work on real deliverables.
EP stories
What it's really like to volunteer abroad
Students from Bangladesh who went abroad with AIESEC share what changed for them.
Good to know
Volunteer Abroad FAQs
No. Projects are designed for first-time volunteers, with full pre-departure and on-arrival orientation provided by AIESEC.
There's no fee to apply. Once matched, a program participation fee covers AIESEC's exchange support; accommodation and local costs vary by host country.
Yes — you can browse and filter live opportunities by country, cause area, and dates before applying.
All host organizations are vetted by the local AIESEC committee, and you'll have a dedicated local contact throughout your project.