Volunteer Abroad & Gap Year Travel

"The world is a book, those who do not travel read only one page "
St Augustine.

Agapé Adventures opens the door to new and exciting opportunities all over the world.

Through service and adventure you will discover the true spirit of humanity - generosity, kindness and laughter. If you're considering a Gap Year, Career Break, Short Term Service, Retirement Break, Expedition or Mission then Agapé Adventures are the people you need!

Teaching Volunteer
If you have a passion for teaching, or if you think you might want to branch into education in the future, then these projects should be right up your street! You will be equipped with training material ...

Youth & Children's Volunteer
Do you love singing silly songs and dressing up in daft costumes?! If so, you're either slightly odd, or your just perfect for children's work! Projects working with pre-school, primary school and even ...

Community Development Volunteer
The challenges within every community, no matter where in the world they may be, all have similar patterns. However the way in which each community responds to those challenges varies immensely ...

Building / Renovation Volunteer
Are you good with your hands? Do you fancy yourself as something of a DIY expert?! If not, don't worry, your energies will still be put to good use in these projects! ...

Outdoor Activity Volunteer
Calling all adrenaline junkies! These are the projects for you if you have boundless energy, and a passion for the outdoors. You could find yourself dangling at the end of a rope down the side of a ...

Christian Service Volunteer
For the more spiritual among you, we have some amazing projects where you can experience first hand the challenges of working in a local church. We have projects from a wide range of ...

Join A Group
Would like to join one of our group adventures and link up with others who have similar interests, use your skills as part of a wider team...

Animal Work / Conservation volunteer
If you have a passion for animals large or small, take a look at our animal and conservation projects to see all the wild adventures you could be having ...

Seek out the Summer Sun with us!
This summer is full of exciting opportunities at Agape, we're bursting with projects and people for you to meet! With team trips for 2 weeks you can easily give your time this summer to make a real difference to communities around the globe & to experience some of the breathtaking beauty this world has to offer.

In July you could be setting off for Kenya to help children from the slums of Kibera - Africa's largest urban slum. Bring smiles to these young faces and help us to paint, build and repair their school whilst playing sports, singing songs and generally having a great time with these fantastic kids. Put your dreams into action and make a difference in your world.

If the future of this planet is more your focus, then August could be the month you take firm steps to help put right some of the wrongs that man has wreaked within the world's most vulnerable habitats. Take a trip with us to Borneo and help to restore the rain-forests and village communities in Sabah. Landscaping skills, medical skills, trail building skills are all required on this team - but even if you just have a passion for the environment and a pair of willing hands we still need you on our team!

All through the summer - indeed throughout the year - we have great opportunities for you to get involved in projects all over the world. Stop dreaming, start acting! Help to save the Lion prides & Elephant herds in Namibia; Teach orphaned Children in Uganda; Help tackle the issue of child labour in India...and so much more!

Don't let this summer just pass you by - get up, get active and get in touch with us!*

Agapé 4 Life is growing - New Trustees required!
Agapé 4 Life is the non-profit charity arm of Agapé Adventures, the two organisations work side by side in order to ensure that the work we do, and the relationships we build around the world are both sustainable and long lasting

To help ensure this work happens smoothly and effectively we have a team of fantastic trustees who all bring different skills to the organisation. The trustees help to focus on our projects around the world that are in greatest need and look at creative ways in which we can help support their ongoing work.

If you feel this is an area of development work you might like to get involved in, and you live in Ireland then this could be your opportunity. Agapé 4 Life is currently recruiting new Trustees to join the team. As our work grows we need more people to come on board with a passion to make a difference and to help support our fantastic projects

You're hired!
Have you just graduated? Are you wondering how to kick start your career? Maybe it's time to consider taking a career break. In this economic climate the competition for jobs is very tough, and the biggest thing that employers are looking for now is experience. Taking a career break can provide you with exactly the sort of experience you need to set you above the competition. If you can take anything from a month up to a year out we can offer you fantastic opprtunities to gain experience in a wide range of areas: Teaching; Community Development / Social Work; Conservation & Animal welfare and even mechanics and carpentry. Spending time in our projects not only gives you chance to make a difference in your world, it will also give you unique access to growing your experience and developing your CV. Career Breaks and structured Gap Years have huge benefits for your future employment, and because many of our year-long projects include a monthly personal allowance - as well as the usual provision of accommodation, food, training & support - you don't even have to worry about how to support yourself during the year. So, what are you waiting for, get in touch with us today - this could be your first step in a shining career!

New Opportunities in Thailand!
Agape Adventures is pleased to offer fantastic new teaching opportunities in Thailand! If you are looking to gain teaching experience then where better to start than in the beauty and warmth of Chang Mai? Working alongside local Thai teachers, you would teach formal classes of pupils all eager to develop their conversational English. Even if you do not have any previous teaching experience, you can still apply - we will even help you obtain your TEFL qualification! This is an amazing opportunity just waiting for you!

Community Photos

Visit Carabiner! Agape Adventure Community

Carabiners are built to connect things together, whether it's a climber to a rope, or protection piece to a climbing harness. They're strong, because they have to be able to withstand extreme forces (and because lives often depend on them).

In the same way as a carabiner connects things together, this area is for volunteers past and present to stay connected, a place to encourage one another, share experiences, pass on useful tips and travel advice, and keep in touch with the projects and people still needing your continued and much valued support!