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Overview
Overview
Established in 1989, IVI is a non profit international volunteer organisation specialising in affordable & meaningful projects in over 15 countries worldwide.
With over 27 years experience, we have a huge range of projects catering to various needs, budgets and timeframes. Short term, long term, first time travelers, seasoned volunteers, families, mature age volunteers…. we’ve seen it all and have a project that is just right for you! With expert dedicated support and advice every step of the way.
As a non profit org, your fees paid are benefiting local communities, not shareholder pockets. We’re so proud of the work our volunteers have acheived over the years and continue to focus on building responsible volunteer abroad programs.
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A group of 20 IVI volunteers travelled to Uganda to help build wells for the community as well as the construction of a community center for the local orphanage children.
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A group of IVI healthcare volunteers in Greece assisting in the Refugee Crisis
https://www.volunteering.org.au/projects/syrian-refugee-crisis-volunteering/
The remote island teaching project in Fiji. Giving back to rural disadvantaged communities. https://www.volunteering.org.au/projects/volunteer-in-fiji/remote-island-teaching-in-fiji/
Bodhgaya India is a magical place and this project is truly changing lives in impoverished rural India https://www.volunteering.org.au/projects/volunteer-in-india/rural-community-support-bodhgaya/
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Carl
21 Aug 2025
I supported a loving team with daily tasks such as keeping the enclosures clean, shredding antelopes and feeding the kittens. Comments on local team, food and accommodation: Nice and clean...Read more
I supported a loving team with daily tasks such as keeping the enclosures clean, shredding antelopes and feeding the kittens. Comments on local team, food and accommodation: Nice and clean accomodation, fresh lunch during the week and a helpful, lovely team.
maaike
15 Aug 2025
I did volunteering in Nusa Penida for the turtle conservation program and I enjoyed it alot. I really liked the experience of volunteering and learning something new about the turtles...Read more
I did volunteering in Nusa Penida for the turtle conservation program and I enjoyed it alot. I really liked the experience of volunteering and learning something new about the turtles and the culture. I met new people from around the world and I really like working with the turtles. Comments on local team, food and accommodation: The coördinators were very friendly and helpful. They really care about what they do and they help you if you don't understand something. The accomodation was nice and the food was good.
Lara
8 Aug 2025
I really enjoyed the experience. The team was amazing, the people I met along the way really made a difference. The project was fun and seeing the kids like our...Read more
I really enjoyed the experience. The team was amazing, the people I met along the way really made a difference. The project was fun and seeing the kids like our work was heartfelt. I would definitely return to volunteering at some point. The support and involvement of everyone was very motivating as well. Local team and accommodation were amazing, the chefs were super good but I can say that I missed diversity a bit.
Jolanta
1 Aug 2025
In search of a meaningful holiday I have selected volunteering in Sri Lanka and it was the best decision! Every day was an adventure, a discovery, a surprise. Not only...Read more
In search of a meaningful holiday I have selected volunteering in Sri Lanka and it was the best decision! Every day was an adventure, a discovery, a surprise. Not only have I enjoyed working with sea turtles, I also loved getting to know young people from different countries who care about the future of the planet. I loved teaching English to local kids in the afternoons. It was a perfect opportunity to gain a genuine local perspective—far beyond the usual tourist view. The local team did their best introducing Sri Lankan culture and making all volunteers feel welcome and safe. Home made rice and curries as well as other traditional dishes were amazing! Accommodation in Ambalangoda was absolutely unique - you can feel part of the family. enjoy natural surroundings and experience local way of life. Sometimes you feel bad if you don’t spend money when you’re taken to places and you’re expected to buy things or leave tips. Of course, you aren’t obliged to do it. but It’s a bit annoying at times.