Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

Want to make a difference, discover a new sense of purpose, and experience the true spirit of giving this Christmas? International Volunteer HQ offers a range of Holiday volunteer projects that enable you to join in the local festivities while making a positive impact within your host community.

IVHQ offers affordable and impactful Holiday Experience volunteering projects in Costa Rica, Jamaica, Guatemala, Peru and Argentina. While the majority of IVHQ’s other volunteer programs are open over the Christmas period, our Holiday Experience projects have been specially set up so you can get involved in a diverse range of community driven projects, while enjoying the local celebrations.

Choose from 5 Christmas Volunteering programs across 5 destinations worldwide
Suited to compassionate and caring volunteers - no experience required
Support a diverse range of initiatives that help uplift local communities
Experience a Christmas like no other and learn about the local traditions and celebrations of your host community

See all Christmas Volunteering projects

Why do Holiday Experience volunteering with IVHQ?

Program fees from only AU$925

Low cost, high impact programs

Aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals

Goal #1: No Poverty

Accommodation, meals, orientation & in-country support included

Fully hosted volunteer experience

Pre-departure guidance and 24/7 in-country support

Unrivaled safety & support

What to expect from Holiday volunteering abroad

As a Holiday Experience volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in a diverse range of volunteer activities over the weeks of Christmas and New Year.

These can include:

Supporting local coffee farms or animal shelters
Renovating and beautifying community spaces
Bringing festive cheer to local hospitals and nursing homes
Helping prepare and distribute Christmas gifts and food to people in need
Organizing holiday parties for the elderly, local children, and those with special needs

You’ll also get to experience a fun and vibrant Christmas as part of the local community and your host family. Festivities in Latin America and the Caribbean are exciting and can include parades, music, fireworks, lights, decorations, piñatas, and lots of delicious food!

IVHQ’s Holiday Experience project in Peru was named one of the Top Christmas Holiday Destinations for 2023 by Conde Nast Traveller! You can check out more IVHQ program recommendations for Christmas here.