New Ventures Worldwide has a global network of non-profits who need volunteers. Discover an exciting new culture while gaining invaluable life skills and making a positive impact.
Volunteering Programmes
United Kingdom
Outdoor Camp | School | Health & Social Care
Canada
Outdoor Camp | School
New Ventures Worldwide has a global network of non-profits who need volunteers. Discover an exciting new culture while gaining invaluable life skills and making a positive impact.
Spain
School
New Ventures Worldwide has a global network of non-profits who need volunteers. Discover an exciting new culture while gaining invaluable life skills and making a positive impact.
Argentina
School
New Ventures Worldwide has a global network of non-profits who need volunteers. Discover an exciting new culture while gaining invaluable life skills and making a positive impact.
Ghana
School | Health & Social Care
New Ventures Worldwide has a global network of non-profits who need volunteers. Discover an exciting new culture while gaining invaluable life skills and making a positive impact.
Poland
School
New Ventures Worldwide has a global network of non-profits who need volunteers. Discover an exciting new culture while gaining invaluable life skills and making a positive impact.
Latest Reviews
Excellent Experience
February 27, 2025
I had a lovely experience with NVW and would highly recommend . From start to finish, they demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to excellence. James is very knowledgeable, responsive and kind.
I am extremely pleased with my experience and would not hesitate to work with NVW again in the future. If you’re looking for reliability, expertise, and exceptional adventure, NVW is the perfect choice!
Living life at its fullest while volunteering
February 19, 2025
Volunteering in Northern Ireland (UK) has expanded my world inmensively. From doing activities I’d never thought of before and trying new things and foods, to seeing marvelous views and interacting to new cultures; being in my placement has given me such a amazing experience and wider horizons. I was not expecting half of the things I’ve lived while at camp, and not only talking about the site I’ve been in but the whole country and cultures. Being here has allow me to travel way more that I could imagine, getting really close to people from around the world that I would have never gotten the chance to if I stayed at home.
The views, the moments, the people, the activities, it’s something you have to live and feel to fully understand how fulfilling it is. From the beginning with an easy process and certitude of placement, to halfway through with new skills, friends, experiences, to even becoming a new and better you.
An incredible experience
December 20, 2024
For my NVW placement, I was a school language assistant in the North of Spain. The experience exceeded my expectations. Everything from the pre-trip planning, training, and placement support was fantastic and well-organised. This is thanks to the great NVW team, who were simply wonderful at supporting us throughout the whole experience. My host family went above and beyond, and I am incredibly grateful for their hospitality and kindness. We still keep in contact and I have visited them since my placement ended!
This experience is a great way to learn a new language and culture while gaining valuable work skills. Working as a volunteer gave me a sense of what I wanted to do career-wise when I returned home to New Zealand. In between the work, you’ll have ample opportunities to travel to beautiful places around Spain/Europe, and opportunities to meet new people and create lasting friendships.
Overall, an incredible experience I can 100% recommend. Do it!!!!!
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Meet James
Supporting volunteer journeys
The Director and UK Programme Manager, James, prepares volunteers for their placements and provides ongoing support.
James, an advocate for international volunteering, draws from his 1986 gap year in Indonesia. With extensive experience in volunteerism, he held key roles at Project Trust, VSO, and The Prince’s Trust. He contributed to education as a curriculum manager and Student Services Manager. Joining Lattitude Global Volunteering in 2014, he later became CEO. Residing in Ryde, Isle of Wight, with his family and three dogs, James renovated a historic Georgian townhouse, once the workplace of Ryde Conservative Club’s first Chairman, who shared his name.
The Journey of a Lifetime!
New Ventures Worldwide has a global network of non-profits who need volunteers. Discover an exciting new culture while gaining invaluable life skills and making a positive impact.
Fee Details
Why NVW charges a fee
New Ventures Worldwide is a UK-registered nonprofit charity. The fee contributes to our operating costs and allows us to continue our mission of arranging volunteering placements for our global network of nonprofit organisations. A financial report is published annually to the UK Charity Commission.
Included in the fee
Support acquiring a sponsored visa, a thoroughly vetted placement, an appropriate volunteer role based on age, experience and interests, a placement mentor, any necessary training, preparation guidance, ongoing support, accommodation, food and a spending allowance.
Additional costs
In addition to the placement fee, volunteers pay for flights, a visa, and travel insurance, usually costing around $2,500 USD (depending on the departure destination). Volunteers are reimbursed weekly towards their costs during placement. The reimbursement amount varies.
FAQs
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What is the enrolment process?
After completing the application form, our team will check if you are eligible for your chosen program before inviting you to a Welcome Video Call. The interview is where you get to know the New Ventures Worldwide team, ask questions and get matched to your perfect program. Various background checks are then conducted before you are officially enrolled in the program.
What are the benefits?
- See the world while experiencing a new culture
- Experience personal growth, becoming more confident and independent
- Make an impact working with international non-profit organisations
- It looks great on your CV
- Learn new skills for life
- Gain perspective and understand what life is all about
Do I need flights and travel insurance?
Yes, you will need to arrange your own flights and travel insurance. You’ll need to send us your travel insurance policy details before starting a program.
Can a friend and I enrol on the same placement?
Being on a volunteering placement means you’ll always have a network of people around you, including locals and other volunteers. Providing a readymade community with local knowledge to explore, share, and create incredible memories. However, if you want to travel with a friend from home, let us know, and we can usually arrange for you to be on the same placement.
What happens if there is a problem during the placement?
New Ventures Worldwide has a Ladder of Support so you can see who to contact if you need help. Your placement will assist you in almost all situations. However, we also offer background support, mainly if a more serious issue arises.
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