BHZ CONNECTION project’s main aim is to contribute to the educational development of young people from low-income families by teaching languages (including Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, etc…) as educational tools. Using activities such as drama, Capoeira Angola, art, educational games, reading, music and physical education the students learn other languages, thereby facilitating cultural exchange with volunteers from different countries. 

EcoSwell is a multiple award winning non-profit organisation located in Lobitos, the surfing paradise of northern Peru. Students who have participated in EcoSwell's volunteering programme have described their experience as life altering and transformational. The organisation focuses on helping vulnerable communities in Peru develop sustainably by carrying out infrastructure projects, socio-environmental and educational initiatives, thus implementing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Students can choose to volunteer at EcoSwell in the following disciplines:

• Renewable Energy
• Public Health
• NGO Management
• Ecosystem restoration & reforestation
• Water and Sanitation
• Research
• Marketing and social media

Through its work EcoSwell has impacted over +35,000 people, working hand in hand with local communities, with local government, private sector entities and with some of the best universities in the world.

Volunteering internationally, whether remotely or abroad, is an exciting and rewarding way to make a difference in communities overseas. The University's Volunteering Team has a dedicated arm to support you if you are thinking about volunteering to benefit communities abroad.

Play Action International (formerly East African Playgrounds) provides a brighter future to the lives of children across Uganda and Africa, enhancing children’s future prospects by improving learning environments, opportunities and creativity through building playgrounds and creative play education. To date, Play Action International has built over 350+ playgrounds and given over 530,000+ children access to a childhood. 

Think Pacific allows volunteers in Fiji to experience the unique culture, customs and way of life of the incredible South Pacific islands. Think Pacific’s projects offer volunteers the opportunity to join a traditional village, to become a member of a Fijian family and work as a team to contribute to education, youth and sports development projects, which are making an immense difference to the lives of children living in hardship.  

Travelteer brings an innovative concept to the forefront of responsible travel and ethical volunteerism. Their philosophy is to blend awe-inspiring adventure with high impact volunteering while maintaining a safe, social environment creates the ultimate experience.