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Volunteer projects in Asia

Volunteer projects in Asia are a brilliant way to experience another side to life when you're travelling through this fascinating region. Most importantly, of course, volunteer projects in Asia are also an ideal solution to the dilemma of how to go about being a responsible tourist. By getting involved with volunteer projects in Asia you'll be giving up a small part of your gap year in order to help those less fortunate than yourself.asia volunteer projects

A knock-on additional benefit of volunteer projects on an Asia gap year is that they also provide you with a far greater insight in to local culture and everyday life. When you work on volunteer projects in Asia you'll be working alongside, and with, local people on a daily basis - which makes for a far more rewarding and genuine travel experience. Volunteer projects in Asia are also a great place to meet other travellers with whom you share a common interest (and the post-work social life is usually excellent).

Real Gap has an extremely broad range of volunteer projects in Asia to choose from throughout the region - so you're almost certain to find a project that matches your interests. Full details on all of our volunteer projects in Asia, as well as individual country guides, can be found on this website. You can also speak to one of our travel advisers (several of whom have travelled extensively in Asia) if you have any specific questions or queries regarding any of our volunteer projects in Asia.

Asia Volunteer Projects

Many of Real Gap's volunteer projects in Asia are dedicated to providing help and support to disadvantaged people or communities. A good example of this type of Asia volunteer project is our house-building programme in Sri Lanka - where volunteers help to re-build homes destroyed by the tsunami which devastated large parts of the country in December 2004.

If you'd like to offer your services to wildlife conservation Real Gap has a number of suitable volunteer projects in Asia to choose from - such as our turtle conservation programme in the idyllic tropical beach paradise of Malaysia's Perhentian Islands.

If you're passionate about caring for the environment you could, for example, opt to head out to the remote island of Borneo in order to assist local tribes-people with an eco-tourism project.

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Bali Surf Retreat
Relax on the beautiful island of Bali. Learn to surf, practise yoga and let your muscles melt under a Balinese massage. Visit Monkey Forest, the Elephant Cave and watch the sun set over Tanah Lot Temple. From £549

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Martial Arts Academy China
Master the basics of traditional Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Praying Mantis Fist, Xingyi or Baji. After a few weeks, you should be able to break a brick in half with your bare hands! From £799

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Thai Boxing and Culture
Learn the techniques of Muay Thai, discover the culture and language, visit a temple, meditate with Buddhist monks, and lounge on the famous Thai beaches. An excellent, unusual introduction to Thailand, with various project lengths available. From £699

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Your Complete Thailand, Australia and New Zealand Gap Year
Earn some money, help out others and experience three very beautiful countries. Get everything you need to find work in Oz and NZ and discover the real Thailand through volunteer placements, trips – and time on the beach! From £4329

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Borneo Pygmy Elephant and Orangutan Conservation Tour

Help protect endangered Pygmy elephants, see wild orangutans and proboscis monkeys, take a river safari and visit Kinabalu National Park. You'll stay in a comfortable riverside eco-lodge, in the heart of the jungle.

From £999

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Cambodia Teaching Project
Lend children your skills and experience and help them out of poverty. Teach English, take drawing and painting lessons, draw up lesson plans, encourage children to be healthy and give them hope for the future. From £695

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Caring for Children in Cambodia
This is an amazing opportunity for you to give the children of Phnom Penh a chance to a brighter future. You will be able to make such a difference to the lives of these orphaned children by providing them with the vital education and care they are in desperate need of. From £695

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China Experience

A unique opportunity to experience China through living with a family, teaching English, working on a farm, language lessons, cooking lessons, trekking around Jizu Shan and trips to some of the country’s most beautiful attractions

From £999

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Community Development Work India

Give some much-needed help to social or labour projects in Indian villages. You might carry out restoration work or raise awareness of AIDS, and will get a real feel for village life. Trips to top attractions are included.

From £629

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Everest Expedition
Make the trek of a lifetime to the Everest Base Camp and push yourself to your physical limits. Follow it with a Nepalese community project and a jungle safari - experiences you'll never forget! From £1999

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Gap Year Expedition - India
Experience India from different angles, through the sights of Delhi, the ‘yoga city’ of Rishikesh, the Taj Mahal, pink Jaipur, a tiger safari, a volunteer placement in West Bengal and more. From £2299

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Giant Panda Conservation in China
With the help of volunteers, giant pandas can be saved from extinction. You’ll be involved in feeding and nursing these amazing creatures and have opportunities to photograph them. The weekends will be free for you to explore China. From £699

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India Animal Rescue
Animal lovers can play an active role in caring for mistreated cats, dogs, monkeys, camels and other creatures. Your duties could also include touring with the animal ambulance, manning the rescue hotline and helping with the vaccination programme. From £799

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India Desert & Beach Combo
A varied programme that sees volunteers working on childcare projects in the Rajasthan Desert then on a community project near Goa’s beautiful beaches. You’ll change people’s lives while soaking up the scenery. Cultural activities included. From £1499

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India Sports and Community Himachal

Mix sports coaching with community projects and give children in India some much needed structure and inspiration. Your community work could be in education or childcare and you’ll round the project off with a week of travelling.

From £1149

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India Sports and Community Rajasthan
Put your skills to good use in a friendly but deprived area of India. Teach in schools or help in childcare centres and run sports sessions for children. You’ll make them smile and improve their health. From £1299

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India Volunteer Goa Programme
Combine trekking, a stay in a tribal village, a yoga course and volunteering with children or adults. You’ll get a real taste of India and help areas that haven’t benefited from international money. From £999

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India Volunteer Himachal Pradesh
Make a real difference to the lives of people in Himalayan India. Your work in orphanages, day centres and schools will have a direct impact and will be much appreciated. Cultural activities and a trip to the Taj Mahal included.
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From £949

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India Volunteer Rajasthan Programme
Work in a school, a childcare centre or a school for children of snake charmers! Your time in any of these places will be rewarding and gratefully received. Excursions including camel and tiger safaris are included.
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From £949

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Indonesia Experience
Take in the best of Indonesia in a four-week programme. Learn to cook Indonesian-style, meet the locals, visit the temples, explore the beaches and take part in a volunteer project or a week of adventure activities. From £749

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Indonesia Island Adventure
Head off into remote and beautiful areas of Java and Borneo to learn jungle skills, help local people in their rice fields, go rafting through a spectacular gorge, see traditional dancing and maybe even meet a orang-utan! From £2099

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Japan Essentials
This is the ideal package for a gap year in Japan if you are looking for help to settle into Japanese culture, while also looking for paid work in Japan. From £499

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Japan Ski and Snowboard CSI Course
Spend 4 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train for the skiing or snowboard Certificate in Snow-sports Instruction. With your NZSIA/SBINZ CSI Qualification, you will be able to instruct level 1 and 2 beginners and work in resorts in New Zealand and other areas of the world like the US.
From £2899

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Japan Ski and Snowboard Instructor Course
Spend 11 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train to be a skiing or snowboard instructor. With your NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 Qualification, you will be able to work in ski resorts all over the world and enjoy the fun outdoor lifestyle that this career path includes.
From £5699

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Journey through Japan
A fantastic nine-day adventure, taking you from the city sky scrappers of Tokyo, through the spectacular scenery of ancient landscapes, to where the majestic Mount Fuji peaks. Enjoy the buzz of its modern hub, be enchanted by the serenity of sacred sites and shrines and enjoy travelling by boat and cable car before relaxing in natural hot springs. From £700

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Kanjar Community Development
Carry out work that will benefit an entire Indian community. Your role will be to empower an isolated community and give them the means to tackle poverty, social stigma and lack of education. From £649

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Malaysia Coral Reef and Turtle Conservation
After taking or upgrading a PADI diving certificate, you’ll be able to dive in Malaysia’s clear blue waters, swimming among the marine life and helping protect turtle eggs and coral. From £1299

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Malaysia Zoo Volunteer
Help out zookeepers and learn about the likes and dislikes of sun bears, camels, elephants, tigers and more. Your tasks might include feeding, cleaning out and catching the animals and working as a guide.
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From £1159

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Nepal Construction Volunteer
Help with the construction of a new children’s centre, and come away feeling you’ve made a worthwhile contribution. Learn new skills or practise your old ones – but what really counts is enthusiasm and a positive attitude. From £649

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Nepal Teaching English Volunteer Project
Teach at a school or orphanage and put your creativity to good use. Make learning fun and the children will be extremely appreciative! Jungle safaris, elephant rides and dance lessons will teach you about Nepal, too. From £649

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Online TEFL Course 40 Hour

This programme is temporarily unavailable. Please contact us for details. This 40 hour online TEFL course allows you to learn at your own pace, when and where you like, to fit around your life schedule allowing flexibility and plenty of time for you to gain the most out of the course.

From £156

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Online TEFL Course 60 Hour
This programme is temporarily unavailable. Please contact us for details. A 60 hour online TEFL course that is slightly more comprehensive with an extra 20 hours gaining a specialist certificate in grammar. Learn at your own pace online and gain your TEFL qualification in your own time! From £184

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Online TEFL Course 80 Hour
This programme is temporarily unavailable. Please contact us for details. A complete and comprehensive 80 hour online TEFL course that includes everything that the 40 and 60 hour courses include with the addition of 20 hours in 4 specialist teaching certificates and a lifetime access to teaching helpdesk.  From £236

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Orang-utan Experience Volunteer Malaysia