Volunteering abroad was popularized many years ago because of the people who want to volunteer and enjoy a travel adventure at the same time. Now, many organizations such as Go Discover Abroad already offer volunteer travel experience to various destinations worldwide. Some destinations are just well-known because of a wide range of programs available and inexpensive cost of travelling to those destinations.
In Asia, there are a number of countries that are safe and ideal for volunteering. To help you choose your country, we have listed the top 5 destinations in Asia where you could book for international volunteer programs abroad.
1. India
India is becoming one of the top volunteer destinations in Asia. Many programs offered in India are inexpensive,which is why the country attracts hundreds if not thousands of student volunteers every year. India is also a relatively safe country to volunteer with a broad range of attractions from World Heritage Sites, temples, beaches and many natural attractions. Also, due to India’s large population, many schools, healthcare facilities and orphanages are crowded with people with limited human resources to run them.
2. Nepal
Are you an adventurous person? If you are, you should definitely book a volunteer placement in Nepal, a country known for the highest peak and the Himalayas mountain ranges. Some of the programs offered in Nepal are orphanage program, women empowerment program, and English teaching program. There are also programs that combine Nepal tour with volunteering, which offers great value for your money.
3. Thailand
The English teaching and orphanage volunteering in Thailand are gaining more and more volunteers every year. Thailand is also a great place to explore, especially its beaches, temples, World Heritage Sites and night market. You could both volunteer and explore Thailand by booking for Thailand volunteer and tour packages.
4. Vietnam
In Vietnam, working with children especially the physically disabled ones is one of the top programs available. It is also ideal to sign up for a program that includes a travel and tour to popular destinations in Vietnam such as the Halong Bay and many others. These types of programs are especially popular in the summer when many students take a break from school and spend their volunteer vacation in Vietnam.
5. Cambodia
Cambodia is not only a popular tourist destination but also a favorite place for many volunteers, especially those who would like to sign up for an orphanage program or a program that involves working in poor communities. When you sign up for these programs, you will also earn some benefits such as cultural immersion which can be an educational experience. You could also have a good share of exotic Cambodian cuisine and visit many attractions in the country.
The countries listed here are popular for some reasons. But aside from them, there are many other countries in Asia that are ideal for international volunteer programs abroad. You could visit GoAbroad.com if you like to check out the programs offered in these countries or other destinations in Asia.
