Travel Asia
Spending a gap year in Asia means limitless possibilities for a year out with a difference. You could spend your entire gap year travelling the world's largest continent and still only scratch the surface. So if you plan to travel Asia, it's worth taking time to research all of our volunteer Asia destinations.
We believe the most rewarding way to travel is to volunteer in Asia and experience a country from the 'inside'. Asia volunteer projects awaiting your help vary from wildlife conservation work with endangered species, including panda conservation in China and orangutans in Malaysia, to community projects and teaching English where your skills are needed to help give something back to local communities.
Click on any of the projects below to learn more, or refine your search further using the search box.
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Community work with children in Sri Lanka
Let your creativity run wild with children in Sri Lanka and get involved in singing, drama and dancing as well as vital English language teaching.
- Location: Sri Lanka
- Continent: Asia
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A journey to teach you to live, love and laugh....
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Community work with orphans in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The fascinating city of Ho Chi Minh City, with its street markets and silk shops is the setting for a valuable project designed to help children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Location: Vietnam
- Continent: Asia
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An experience that making you want to give something back....
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Community work in Bangalore, India
Soak up India's 'garden city' while reaping the rewards of a challenging project to benefit the kids of Bangalore.
- Location: India
- Continent: Asia
- Type:Community Work
- Duration: 2 to 8 weeks
Latest trip review:
A experience that has expanded my horizons and been very...
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Community work with special needs children in Jaipur, India
Are you a natural people's person? Pass on your love and attention to India's next generation and soak up the country's prestigious 'Pink City'!
- Location: India
- Continent: Asia
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 4 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A cliche i know but it was a life changing...
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The Malaysian Orangutan experience - 14 days
Take an unforgettable orangutan jungle tour on the island of Borneo to visit some of the world's most fascinating animals and meet the local communities that call them neighbours!
- Location: Malaysia
- Continent: Asia
- Type:Conservation
- Duration: 2 weeks
Latest trip review:
"a reinvigorating time in the wild world of nature"...
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Community work with orphans in the Philippines
Share your compassion with abandoned and orphaned children and experience life in an Asian city well off the tourist map.
- Location: Philippines
- Continent: Asia
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
An unforgettable experience which will be with me forever, filled...
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Help Teach and Care for Children in Cambodia
Cambodia is one of Asia's must visit destinations and this project in Phnom Penh allows you to experience the magic of the city and also to make a significant difference to the lives of some of its youngest residents.
- Location: Cambodia
- Continent: Asia
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 3 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A memorable experience, that changed the way i think about...
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Work with orphans and special needs children in Hanoi
Experience Vietnam's past and present in the cosmopolitan city of Hanoi and get involved with local projects that help children with special needs.
- Location: Vietnam
- Continent: Asia
- Type:Work with children
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A wonderfully stimulating way to relieve the boredom of middle-age!...
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Work with orphans in Cambodia
Help out at this shelter on the outskirts of Phnom Penh by getting stuck in. You'll be teaching English, caring for the kids and working on the farm.
- Location: Cambodia
- Continent: Asia
- Type:Teaching
- Duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Latest trip review:
A challenging, enjoyable and eye opening experience...
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Ultimate Thailand
Experience the best of real Thailand and stay off the beaten track. This tour gives you true insight into one of Asia's most fascinating and complex cultures and lets you play a part in a tropical island conservation project!
- Location: Thailand
- Continent: Asia
- Type:Meaningful Tours
- Duration: 4 weeks
Latest trip review:
"challenging, exciting, memerable, exclusiating, fan, very happy times and of...
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