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Sometimes the most valuable working holiday is the one where you don't get paid.

More than just a holiday, volunteering is an opportunity to make a difference in the world, to live and work in remote villages and to get involved in community development.

Some of the highlights across all areas of travel are: building infrastructure to support the community's needs, teach in a rural school, explore the region, experience village life and culture, make local friends, join like-minded travellers, work as a team and, probably the most rewarding, make a difference.

You could find yourself renovating a school, building a healthcare clinic or teaching a busy classroom of up to 100 kids! This is the ideal getaway for those who want to become a part of local life and help a much appreciative community.

Specialists in Volunteer Holidays, Intrepid Travel, provides us with a list of their most popular trips.

Volunteering in Kenya
Sheltering some of the world's best wildlife parks, unspoiled beaches, thriving coral reefs, striking mountain passes and ancient African cities, Kenya is a breathtaking destination. Intrepid's projects are based along the stunning Rift Valley, close to flamingo-flocked Lake Nakuru. With opportunities to visit world-famous game parks or relax on palm-fringed beaches, Kenya is the perfect location to indulge your senses while giving something back.

Trip Name: Kenya Teaching and Building
Duration: 14 days from Nairobi
Cost: Prices from AUD $1530

Volunteering in Ghana
Home to some of Africa's friendliest people, Ghana is where Intrepid Volunteering began - and it remains one of our most popular destinations! With pristine beaches dotting the coastline, lush tropical forest stretching though its interior and dustry savannah occupying the north, Ghana is a fascinating mix of barles explored landscapes. Intrepid Volunteering works throughout Ghana in partnership with small villages to makea real difference to this hospitable nation.

Trip Name: Ghana Teaching and Building
Duration: 14 Days from Accra
Cost: Prices from AUD $1530

Volunteering in Tanzania
Discover one of Africa's most diverse countries, home to the vast Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and the plam-fringed beaches of Zanzibar. Based in the tropical foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world, Intrepid offers volunteering adventures in a truly spectacular destination. Get to know this stunning location, help a local community and give something back to this welcoming country.

Trip Name: Tanzania Teaching and Building
Duration: 14 days from Moshi
Cost: Prices from AUD $1530

Volunteering in Uganda
Discover this country of staggering natural beauty, iconic African wildlife and the source of the mighty River Nile. Our projects are based around Jinja, on the shores of Lake Victoria, where the people are known for their warmth and vibrancy. Combining the opportunity to help local communities with the chance to tackle the world's best white water rapids, or even come face-to-face with a mountain gorilla, Intrepid Volunteering offers a truly memorable experience.

Trip Name: Uganda Teaching and Building
Duration: 14 days from Entebbe
Cost: Prices from AUD $1530

Volunteering in South Africa
Boasting a temperate climate, stunning coastline, world-class surfing and some of Africa's best game parks, South Africa is a treasure trove of sights and is home to fascinating cultures. Discover this exhilirating and complex country that is shaping its post-aparthid identity and give something back to a local community. From adrenalin-fuelled sports to dramatic mountain scapes, South Africa is sure to captivate with its warmth, colour and vibrancy.

Trip Name: South Africa Teaching and Building
Duration: 14 days from Cape Town
Cost: Prices from AUD $1530

Volunteering in Peru
Discover this country of extreme contrasts, where tropical forests tumble into arid deserts and the jagged spine of the Andes bisects the land on its journey from Venezuela to southern Patagonia. Based around Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Incas, discover the history of one of South America's most iconic cultures, learn the secrets of legendary Peruvian cuisine, pick-up some of the local Quechua language and make a real difference to a local community.

Trip Name: Peru Teaching and Building
Duration: 14 days from Cuzco
Cost: Prices from AUD $1750

Volunteering in Thailand
Known as the land of smiles, Thailand is a breathtaking combination of natural beauty, fascinating history and mouth-watering cuisine. Located in the country's rugged north, just beyond Chiang Rai, Intrepid Volunteering offers rural projects teaching English and building basic infrastructure for the area's impoverished hilltribes. Experience famed Thai hospitality, visit ancient temples and sample piping hot curries in one of South East Asia's most welcoming countries.

Trip Name: Thailand Teaching and Building
Duration: 14 days from Chiang Rai
Cost: Prices from AUD $1310

Volunteering in Vietnam
With steamy rainforests, spectacular ruins, idyllic beaches and vibrant cultures, Vietnam is a melting pot of colour, character and charm. Based in Moc Chau, an area high in the jade mountains and home to several ethnic minorities, Intrepid Volunteering offers rare insight into the culture and customs of some of Vietnam's most diverse people. Discover the languages, cuisines and many beliefs of some of South East Asia's most welcoming people.

Trip Name: Vietnam Teaching and Building
Duration: 14 days from Hanoi
Cost: Prices from AUD $1310

Volunteering in India
Get caught up in the colour, rhythm anbd tradition that characterises modern day India. Whether it's attending a neon-hued festival, trying a spicy curry or watching a Bollywood movie, India is sure to entice with its vibrancy and life. Based in Tamil Nadu at the south-east tip of the country, Intrepid Volunteering offers building and teaching projects in some of India's poorest communities. Discover the real India, make a tangible differnce and give something back to this fascinating region.

Trip Name: India Teaching and Building
Duration: 14 days from Chennai
Cost: Prices from AUD $1310

Volunteering in Fiji
The pristine beaches, jungle clad mountains and warm clear waters of this island archipelago make it easy to understand why Fiji is one of Intrepid Volunteering's most popular destinations. Discover the welcoming traditions of these secluded islands and make a difference to a local community on a building and teaching porgram. With its palm-fringed beaches, world famous surfing, colourful nightlife and wonderful hospitality, Fiji is sure to entice.

Trip Name: Fiji Teaching and Building
Duration: 14 days from Nadi
Cost: Prices from AUD $1750

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