If you’re considering international volunteering, a great place to start is with Comhlámh. They support volunteering that is grounded in solidarity and global justice, committed to long-term action, and recognises the deep interconnectedness between people and planet.
To begin your journey, visit the dedicated international volunteering pages on the Comhlámh website, where you’ll find resources, guidance, and opportunities aligned with values-led and sustainable practices.
Here are some important things to consider before you volunteer overseas:
You should only volunteer with organisations who are signed up to the Comhlámh Code of Good Practice and have shown a commitment to the values and ethos of the Code.
No one travelling from Ireland should visit or volunteer in an orphanage or other residential care facility for children. The Department of Foreign Affairs has issued travel advice warning against the harm caused by orphanage volunteering.
Comhlámh explains why you should never volunteer or visit orphanages and why this practice is actually harmful to children.
