GIVE Volunteers

GIVE Volunteers

Headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA

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  • Thailand Elephant Experience: Animal Welfare, Conservation & Jungle Trekking reviewer 1
    I went on the Elephant Experience with GIVE Volunteers in summer 2025, and it completely exceeded anything I could have imagined! We traveled to places so remot…
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    GIVE Volunteers commented on this review
    Wow, thank you so much for sharing this! We’re beyond grateful to hear how meaningful the Elephant Experience was for you. Knowing it left such a lasting impact is exactly why we do what we do. We’d love to have you back anytime!
  • HP
    The trip was packed with a good mix of fun adventures like touring Stone Town, swimming with dolphins in the open waters, shopping with locals, a sunset boat cr…
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    GIVE Volunteers commented on this review
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this thoughtful review. We love hearing how you were able to experience the best of both worlds—exciting adventures alongside meaningful volunteer work and cultural immersion. Knowing that the trip left you with such an amazing experience means the world to us.
  • DY
    I recently returned from the GIVE Volunteers trip to Tanzania, and it was truly a life-changing experience. From the moment we arrived, everything was well-orga…
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    GIVE Volunteers commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing this, Dmitry! We love hearing how the Tanzania trip gave you not just meaningful work, but a true exchange with the community. It means the world to know you felt supported, inspired, and connected every step of the way.
  • SS
    I enjoyed the itinerary. I felt like it was the perfect amount of teaching, construction, and learning about the culture with activities throughout the island. …
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    GIVE Volunteers commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing this! We’re so glad the itinerary felt like the right balance of teaching, construction, and cultural activities. It’s wonderful to hear our guides helped make everything smooth and welcoming from the moment you landed, and that you felt supported throughout your trip.
  • Northern Laos: Wildlife Conservation, Permaculture, and Meditation Practice with Monks reviewer 5
    There aren’t enough good things I can say about my experience with Give. I met so many people who have impacted me in such a positive way. The smiles we shared,…
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    GIVE Volunteers commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt reflection! So grateful for you and the energy you brought to the trip. Your words perfectly capture the magic of being unplugged, present, and part of something bigger. Massive hugs to you and sending love from Laos!
  • KS
    I went on every Southeast Asia trip, and I do not have a single regret. Each trip is unique and provides different opportunities to interact with the country, c…
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    GIVE Volunteers commented on this review
    This means so much Kai, thank you for showing up with so much heart across every step of your Southeast Asia journey. Hearing that Laos felt like gaining a second family is the highest compliment, and we’re so grateful you shared this!
  • Tanzania & Zanzibar Island: African Safari, School Construction & Education, Swim with Dolphins reviewer 7
    GIVE volunteers never ceases to show me how easily a complete strangers and a new community can become a second home so quickly. when you are surrounded by the …
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    GIVE Volunteers commented on this review
    This is so beautifully said! Thank you for embracing every part of the experience with such an open heart. Kairo village is such a special part of GIVE, and we’re so grateful you were there to share in the love, learning, and connection.
  • DH
    My experience in Laos was amazing! I really enjoyed my time in Sop Chem! The people in the village were really nice and I loved working with the children. Overa…
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    GIVE Volunteers commented on this review
    Thanks so much! We’re so happy you had an amazing time in Sop Chem—it’s such a special place. The kids and community are unforgettable, and we're glad you felt that too. Thanks for recommending the experience. We hope to see you somewhere new in the world soon!
  • Northern Laos: Wildlife Conservation, Permaculture, and Meditation Practice with Monks reviewer 9
    Before GIVE Volunteers, I had never even heard of the country Laos. Now, it holds a very special place in my heart. Through GIVE, I had the opportunity to ex…
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    GIVE Volunteers commented on this review
    Wow, Alyssa, thank you for sharing. It means so much to hear how deeply you connected with Sop Chem and the people there. Your words truly reflect the heart of what GIVE is all about: meaningful service, cultural exchange, and real connection. We’re so grateful that you were part of this journey and team human. Sop Chem will always be your second home.
  • Thailand Elephant Experience: Animal Welfare, Conservation & Jungle Trekking reviewer 10
    This was the funnest trip I have been on. P’dee P’on and P’ann are the best 💕. You will have so much fun learning about these elephants and communities and seei…
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    GIVE Volunteers commented on this review
    So glad you had such a fun and meaningful trip, P’dee, P’on, and P’ann will be so happy to hear this. Thanks for being part of the GIVE fam and sharing in the magic of the elephants, the community, and those unreal views!

Growth International Volunteer Excursions Videos

About Growth International Volunteer Excursions

GIVE is a homegrown, Seattle volunteer organization that unites international volunteering with adventure travel to create a meaningful volunteer experience abroad. GIVE was established on the creed that the global volunteer audience is captivated by contemporary and innovative development projects coupled with cultural and sustainable tourism. GIVE has mobilized several hundreds of volunteers and generated thousands of dollars for community development projects overseas.
 
GIVE Example Volunteer Project, Nicaragua
 
Past volunteers built a technical school utilizing plastic bottles and recycled materials. The school is complete with three classrooms, running water, four toilets, and a self-composting sustainable septic system. Volunteers recycled multiple tons of petroleum products into the building process and reused 15,000 plastic bottles, all generated from a community organized recycling program. The school's curriculum varies from elementary general education to secondary education coupled with vocational training on specific skill sets, such as marine mechanics, carpentry, and hospitality.                       
 
GIVE continues to generate substantial scholastic donations to support our English reading and writing program managed by local instructors and volunteers overseas.
 
What makes GIVE different?
GIVE prides itself on breaking the mold of what is typically found in today’s provision of foreign aid and development.  We look to inspire and promote global change through a refined focus on sustainable, contemporary ideas and practices. Our methodologies provide platforms for new technologies and possibilities for development. We seek to mobilize local assets and social frameworks, in order to increase the communal capacity for development. GIVE is physically, financially, and emotionally invested in all of our projects and our volunteers. 
 
We know that there are many volunteer opportunities today, regardless of where and how you choose to donate your time, please take the plunge and put forth something for the greater good. 

 

Highlights

Action-packed all-inclusive volunteering experiences
Focus on education, infrastructure and wildlife conservation
Engage your mind and empower local communities
Year-round support for volunteering engagements when back home

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