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Iko Poran

volunteer abroad

World's most affordable & best-rated volunteer abroad programs

Who we are?

IKPVA offers a wide range of cheap volunteer abroad programs so more people with good intentions can travel to lean a hand. Iko Poran Volunteer Abroad - IKPVA, is a local non-profit Brazilian volunteer organization founded in 2002 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a developing country.

Iko Poran Mission:

To build a fair and equal society for all through volunteer abroad programs that cause a positive impact on social and environmental projects where they take place, promoting intercultural exchanges and strengthening a growing number of local partner organizations worldwide.

Why so Affordable?

We keep the overheads costs low because we cooperate directly with our partners in the destinations. And because we are a non-profit local organization, we do not charge any extra handling fee!

Our volunteers overseas have a unique experience to actively participate in developing local initiatives for a fairer world for all. Please check out some reviews and pictures of our amazing volunteers on our community page. You'll even find inspiring videos of some of the greatest volunteer experiences!

Wildlife Volunteering in South Africa

Where can you work as a volunteer overseas?

How do we place volunteers?

The local coordinators will go the ‘extra mile’ and beyond to help you make a long-lasting difference in the volunteer placement, where you are going to work. At the same time, they are always there when needed to make sure you are having a meaningful experience.

Our grassroots partner organizations develop communication with our volunteers overseas to get them involved with their projects even before they arrive. With the right preparation, your volunteer abroad program will be unique and productive.

Where can you work as a volunteer?

Because our goal is to strengthen local projects, as stated on our Mission, we only offer our best volunteer abroad programs in developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Moreover, we support pioneer initiatives, like the urban vegetable garden project in Marseille, France, that is coming out soon.

Join one of our cheap volunteer abroad programs in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, where you can make the difference:

Argentina, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kenya, Namibia, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Thailand!

Teach English in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal

Volunteer Abroad Teaching English to young monks in Nepal at a Buddhist Monastery

Volunteer reviews: unique experience side by side with locals.

What can you do?

You can choose from a wide range of cheap volunteer abroad programs in many areas. Our variety of volunteer opportunities include Teaching, Childcare, Community Development, Medical, Construction, Women Empowerment, Business (NGO) Development, Sports, Arts, Animal Preservation, IT, Environment Protection, and many special projects to match all skills and interests.

Partners for the best volunteer programs?

Our local partner organizations and their community councils develop and operate social projects that you can join to help our best volunteer abroad programs. Local people that put their souls into the initiative are always in touch supporting our volunteers. Moreover, they are measuring their positive results in the projects.

Key benefits of volunteering abroad

The exchange of experiences and knowledge opens up new horizons and opportunities both for volunteers and locals. The programs provide training for volunteers and communities, generate income and employment in an open ethical manner by sharing the revenues with local projects.