Volunteering

Overview

The Global Student offers immersive trips to Malaysia and Vietnam, which will engage you in meaningful volunteer projects and authentic cultural experiences that you will carry with you forever. Explore off-the-beaten-path adventures so that you can explore the world and find your purpose in it while contributing towards a great cause for the betterment of the world.

Explore the options offered by The Global Student to volunteer in Malaysia and Vietnam. We also offer ethical volunteering, which allows you to join an ethical organisation and experience ethical volunteering.

Volunteer in Malaysia

Overview

Local and international NGO’s welcome students individually or for group projects that can make a difference to not only the people they serve, but the organisation itself. NGO’s run on limited funds and are always seeking volunteers that bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm, not to mention much needed discipline specific skills.

In the past, volunteers have commonly been from the fields of international relations, law, politics, community development and international studies, or health practitioners, however NGO’s also require business, marketing and communications majors, web developers and information systems students, and teachers..

  • Etania Schools, Sabah

    6 weeks June 20 - July 29.

    Educating the stateless children of Borneo, Etania Schools was founded by Katherine Rivai and has a number of locations in Sabah. Not just for aspiring teachers, this program in Kota Kinabalu is seeking students from any discipline keen to share knowledge with these students.

  • Epic Homes, Peninsula Malaysia

    Dates to be advised.

    A non-profit initiative on a mission to provide sustainable homes for underprivileged communities starting with every Orang Asli (Indigenous person) in Malaysia. This program is open to groups of students from any discipline that want a leadership program in a design build setting.

  • PACOS Trust, Sabah

    Dates negotiable.

    PACOS Trust works with Indigenous groups in Sabah providing educational, health and legal advice and empowering communities to improve their standard of living. Opportunities exist for individuals interested in Community Development, Rural Health, Indigenous education, environmental sustainability and more. Discipline specific groups are also welcome for project-based programs.

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Volunteer in Vietnam

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TGS works with our partner Volunteer Vietnam to support the disadvantaged and abandoned adults and children of Da Nang and the Mekong Delta. As Vietnam continues to prosper, and the regions are becoming more developed, many people fall between the cracks.

With a population of almost 100 million people and only a third in urban centers, many are reliant on agriculture, fishing, and farming for their livelihoods. As parents move from rural to urban centers to take advantage of work opportunities, children are often left in the care of the elderly or other group homes that support them while they attend local schools, creating a burden for provincial governments.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for those looking to contribute on a holistic level, as well as gain some experience in their chosen academic fields. VV provides an inclusive program of support for volunteers including accommodation and meals, training in the needs of the clients they service, and an incredible cultural experience. And your weekends are free to explore the rich and powerful history and culture (and of course the food) of this amazing country!

*Before you travel you will need to provide a working with children check.