Learn more about volunteering abroad in Canada!

Whether you want to work with animals or people, the following list of volunteer abroad programs will certainly give you at least one option that sounds exciting and feels right to you. The only difficulty may be deciding on one program – as their focuses range from wildlife conservation to ranch-stays to marine mammal adventures. Volunteering in Canada not only offers the outdoors, it also offers a life-changing opportunity. Most who take the leap into a year abroad in this beautiful (& often cold) North American country have a hard time returning home; the vibrant community of the cites and the stark beauty of the countryside add to the gratifying and meaningful experience of volunteer work.

Canada is not diverse in solely a geographical sense; it is also diverse in terms of language. With two official languages, French and English, there is a tangible sense of European history, culture, and influences. About 23% of the population speaks French, and an even greater number are bilingual. When thinking about where you’d like to volunteer, be sure to take language into consideration – as it determines not only the conversation, but also the culture of the region you’ll be located in. You may end up sailing in the North or immersing yourself in the French, cosmopolitan atmosphere of Quebec; either way, you will most certainly leave Canada with a new appreciation for travel abroad and winter sports.