International Volunteering

Volunteering internationally, whether remotely or abroad, can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It can be a chance for you to:

  • Share your skills and make a difference in another part of the world;
  • Experience a new culture and make a meaningful contribution to a cause;
  • Enhance your employability.

Our international volunteering programme for summer 2027 includes opportunities to volunteer with our new international volunteering project and our Trusted Partners. Remote and UK-based opportunities continue to be available as an alternative. 

New international volunteering project

The University’s flagship overseas volunteering project will take place in summer 2027 in partnership with a new organisation in a new country - all details are currently to be confirmed. We will be looking for a team of students to travel from July-August and volunteer on sub-team projects. The projects will be developed based on the needs of the organisation, contributing to their long term impact. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and gain valuable skills whilst experiencing a new culture. Find out more!

Trusted Partners

Our Trusted Partners run volunteering projects in countries around the world including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Morocco, Uganda, Brazil and Peru and more! All opportunities meet our criteria for ethical, sustainable and well supported overseas volunteering opportunities. Projects will be taking place in summer 2027 with organisations including Travelteer, Kaya Responsible Travel, BHZ Connection, EcoSwell and Mildmay Uganda. 

Finding your own volunteering overseas

Volunteering overseas is more complex than volunteering at home and can be a real leap from your comfort zone. You'll need to consider the ethics, costs, safety and long term impact of projects, alongside the living arrangements, local culture, travel and transport. As an alternative you could consider volunteering remotely or in Manchester.  With so much to think about we have lots of guidance to help your decision-making.

Is voluntourism ethical?

Watch the national Student Volunteering Network film here. 

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