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Structured and safe projects for under 18's
Under 18 programmes
Under 18 but still want to volunteer abroad? Well look no further! With The Mighty Roar, your age won’t stand in the way. We have over 20 projects for 17 year olds in some of our most popular destinations.
You will get to travel to some of the most amazing parts of the world, where you will get to explore a new and exciting country with your new found friends. Whether you are releasing baby sea turtles in Sri Lanka or looking after children in Bali, your time will be spent helping on rewarding and fun programmes.
All of the programmes include extensive pre-departure information and support, as well as assistance with all aspects of your trip from our UK team. Our dedicated in-country co-ordinators are there to provide you with local support throughout your placement and depending on which programme you choose, also your airport pickup, orientation, accommodation and meals.
Our structured and safe programmes mean volunteering is ideal for first time and solo travellers. Our pre-departure buddy lists and dedicated Facebook groups allow you to talk with everyone going at the same time as well as previous participants.
Pre-departure buddy lists so you can talk with everyone else travelling at the same time
Ideal for first time and / or solo travellers
24/7 UK and in-country telephone numbers for you & your parents / guardians
Comprehensive pre-departure support and assistance with all aspects of your trip
No previous experience or qualifications needed
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Under 18 volunteering programmes
From £200
Sri Lanka Sea Turtle Conservation
Help to protect and conserve endangered sea turtles by volunteering at our sea turtle hatchery. We are proud to be the first and only 100% ethical programme in the whole of Sri Lanka where you will get involved with all aspects of true conservation. See wild turtles come up to nest on beach patrols, release baby turtles into the sea and so much more!
From £230
Bali Childcare Volunteers
Want to do something amazing on your next trip abroad? Come and help at our day care centre, where you will be welcomed with open arms by the children and community. They will be sure to fill your life with laughter and unconditional love! This hugely rewarding experience will fully immerse you into the local Balinese culture, where you will interact with the locals and get to know their traditions and lifestyle.
From £120
Tanzania Childcare Volunteers
Volunteer to help the children in one of Tanzania’s most renowned communities, the Maasai. With their iconic brightly coloured wraps and their distinctive dances, interacting with the Maasai is as every bit as memorable as any landscape or big five encounter. Helping within the day care centre will see you busy assisting the teachers and playing with the children - where you will be sure to brighten up their lives.
From £300
Bali Marine Conservation
We urgently need support from volunteers from around the world to help restore and protect the coral reef in picturesque Tianyar. What once was a highly biodiverse and healthy 3 kilometre reef, it is now in a poor condition due to many years of unsustainable fishing practices and from pollution. You will have the opportunity to learn to dive and to also become fully qualified.
From £160
India Childcare Volunteers
Discover the colourful culture of India while volunteering to support underfunded and understaffed day care centres around Jaipur. Brighten up the lives of young children making a vital and important contribution to their daily lives. Help with the provision of childcare to disadvantaged children as well as participating in a range of exciting activities – with the aim to put a smile on every child's face.
From £180
Sri Lanka Childcare Volunteers
Get ready to experience the beauty of Sri Lanka while helping on this hugely rewarding project. You and other volunteers will play a crucial role in interacting with the children keeping them entertained and happy, while building their confidence and teaching them basic English and life skills. You will offer invaluable assistance to the local staff and provide the care and love the children need.
From £210
Vietnam Childcare Volunteers
Are you someone who is hard working, caring and able to understand and adapt to the differing needs of children? If so, you would be the perfect person to come and continue the great work that goes on day in day out in Vietnam. Help underprivileged children in and around Hanoi where your time volunteering will be greatly appreciated by the local community.
From £160
India Teaching Volunteers
Come and help teach English and other vital subjects in our partnering government run schools in Jaipur. This is your chance to fully immerse yourself within the local community and to give the amazing gift of education to the many underprivileged children that attend every day.
From £650
Bali Travel & Volunteer Experience
Join us on an adventure you will never forget as we explore everything Bali has to offer and help on worthwhile community and marine volunteer programmes. Experience Bali's ancient culture, extravagant temples, picture perfect rice paddies, beaches that most people only dream about and the clear turquoise waters that are packed with marine life! Prepare yourself for breathtaking sites, new friends for life and complete cultural immersion.
From £480
Sri Lanka Travel & Volunteer Experience
Spend 2-4 weeks travelling and volunteering in Sri Lanka where you will get to see some amazing scenery, meet friendly locals, create unforgettable memories and help make a difference on rewarding community and wildlife volunteer projects. One of our favourite and most popular destinations, Sri Lanka is spectacular, affordable and still uncrowded - so now is the perfect time to go!
From £160
Ghana Childcare Volunteers
Are you ready to take on a new experience where you can explore the real Africa, make lots of new friends and make a real difference to the lives of young underprivileged children? Your time and effort at our day care centre is vital and you will provide an important contribution to the children’s daily lives.
From £160
India Medical Experience
Gain vital medical experience abroad with our diverse Indian medical programme. This is your fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand exposure and an in-depth insight into the health care system in India, while also providing an extra pair of hands to help assist. From observing and following the local staff, you will gain valuable knowledge and an understanding of the problems faced in Jaipur, as well as the best procedures and processes to handle them.
From £210
Vietnam Teaching Volunteers
Come and enjoy stunning Vietnam where you will help children to improve their futures by teaching them English. Get to know lots about the vibrant and diverse Vietnamese culture when you immerse yourself within this warm and welcoming community.
From £230
Bali Teaching Volunteers
Come and enjoy the picturesque Bali where you will immerse yourself within the warm and welcoming community and get to know lots about the vibrant and diverse Balinese culture. With the main aim of teaching English for free, you, along with other volunteers will focus on providing a fun and enjoyable experience, where the children can further progress their English.
From £120
Tanzania Teaching Volunteers
Teach English and other important subjects in the heart of Tanzania, as you assist within overcrowded and under resourced government primary schools. You will become an integral part of the school and local community, as you encourage students to develop a skill to help them achieve their future goals.
From £180
Sri Lanka Teaching Volunteers
Your help is needed to improve the future of many underprivileged children in the local impoverished communities. Make a difference to the lives of the children by volunteering on this rewarding programme. Your dedication and time will help massively to provide the education the children need in order to grow, develop and become independent. Teach English, play games and have fun! Live life on the beach and enjoy this beautiful country.
From £580
India Travel & Volunteer Experience
Are you looking for an enriching, inspiring and unforgettable journey across the heart of India? From watching the sunrise over the Taj Mahal, learning about the historic Amber Fort and walking the crowded streets of Delhi, everyday will be exciting and intriguing. You'll also completely immerse yourself into the local culture by volunteering on one of our meaningful community projects and taking part in several cultural workshops.
From £350
Madagascar Sea Turtle Conservation
Assist in identifying popular nesting areas along remote and picturesque beaches in Madagascar and it's surrounding islands. This programme gives you the opportunity to get up close to these beautiful creatures whilst helping to ensure the health and survival of the species into the future. Surrounded by lush green forests overlooking the coral reef, the accommodation is based just a stone’s throw away from a picturesque white sandy beach. This really is paradise.
From £180
Ghana Medical Experience
This is your chance to gain valuable first-hand experience of the healthcare system in Ghana. You will get a real insight into the difficulties faced and meet some of the amazing people trying to help make a difference to the lives of the local community. During your time on the placement, you will get to shadow and assist the professional medical staff where you will get an unparalleled experience.
From £200
Sri Lanka Street Dog Rescue
We need your help in Sri Lanka on our new street dog initiative that aims to help protect and care for man’s best friend and to improve the animal-human relationship within the local community. Being a dog in Sri Lanka is a hard life and we urgently need volunteers like you to help monitor, take care of and feed all of the street dogs that have currently been identified in the local area.
From £160
Ghana Teaching Volunteers
Help teach underprivileged children where you will leave each day with a real sense of achievement. There is no better way to experience life in Ghana, where you will be surrounded by beautiful beaches and jungles and be integrated into the friendly and hospitable culture. You will play an important role in supporting the local teachers and providing a different way for how the children can learn.
From £1,170
Costa Rica Travel & Volunteer Experience
The Costa Rica Experience is the perfect 3-week adventure for wildlife lovers, adrenaline chasers and sun worshippers alike. One of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, if mother nature could show off what she’s really capable of, she would take you to Costa Rica. Get set for paradise, as we explore volcanoes, rainforests, beaches and more!
From £690
Sri Lanka Elephant Conservation
Encounter the beautiful Asian elephant in it's natural habitat in the depths of the Sri Lankan jungle. Become involved in true elephant conservation and make a positive impact to elephants and the local communities. You will be responsible for gathering information, collecting essential environmental data, teaching the local communities and much much more!
From £670
Zimbabwe Elephant & Rhino Sanctuary
Get up close with our rhinos and elephant herd where you will be involved in valuable conservation work that will help towards securing the futures of these endangered species. This hands-on diverse experience will see you studying and learning about the animals behaviour, undertaking anti poaching patrols and lots more! You will get a unique behind the scenes insight into this family owned 10,000 acre game reserve in the heart of Zimbabwe.
From £160
India Special Needs Childcare Volunteers
Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life whilst experiencing a diverse and culturally rich country? Come and help in India on our rewarding childcare programme that is having a profound impact on the lives of people with learning disabilities and help to make positive change where it is needed the most!
From £200
Sri Lanka Medical Experience
Gain invaluable experience assisting in a busy hospital in Sri Lanka, where you will get up close clinical exposure. This unique experience will open your eyes to the world of medicine in Sri Lanka and offers you the chance to gain vital international work experience. You will get hands on training, supervised by experienced medical experts and will be fully involved in the day-to-day activities.
From £180
Ghana Mental Health & Psychology Experience
Our mental health and psychology experience will allow participants to see how psychiatric services operate in Ghana. You will gain a deeper understanding, insight and awareness of the mental health care system as you observe and assist in the local government hospital as well as head out regularly into the community on our home visit and outreach project.
From £1,610
Madagascar Marine Conservation
Travel to the picturesque island of Nosy Komba in Madagascar to help the local team gather vital raw scientific data about the surrounding coral reefs and the marine life that call it home. You'll receive comprehensive and practical training that will allow you to dive into the depths of the crystal clear waters on a daily basis and come face to face with a diverse abundance of marine life, including sea turtles, sting rays, whale sharks, dolphins and more.
From £200
Sri Lanka Mental Health & Psychology Experience
Receive a broad overview, understanding and insight into the mental health care and needs in Sri Lanka. By spending time shadowing and observing mental health doctors, you will gain a real insight into the struggles faced and the stark contrasts. Gain a unique experience as you spend time in hospitals, half way homes and at a local Ayurveda clinic.
From £920