Turn Your Skills Into Adventure
Volunteer at hotels, eco-lodges, and tourism businesses worldwide. Gain hands-on experience, immerse yourself in new cultures, and make a real difference.
Why Volunteer with GlobeMentor?
More than just travel. Real experience, real impact, real growth.
Accelerated Experience
Take on real responsibilities faster than you might at home. Manage operations, lead projects, and develop skills through hands-on work.
Global Destinations
Explore unique locations from eco-lodges in Costa Rica to safari camps in Kenya. Live like a local while making a difference.
Accommodation & Meals
Most positions include free accommodation and meals, making it possible to volunteer without breaking the bank.
Meaningful Impact
Your work creates lasting change. Train local staff, implement sustainable practices, and leave a positive legacy.
Cultural Immersion
Go beyond tourism. Build real relationships with local communities and gain perspectives that transform your worldview.
Career Boost
Stand out with unique CV experiences. Gain references from international businesses and build a global network.
Is This Right for You?
GlobeMentor welcomes volunteers at all career stages
Early-Career Professionals
Recent graduates or junior professionals in hospitality, tourism, or business looking for hands-on experience and international exposure.
- Hotel management graduates
- Tourism students
- Business/marketing professionals
- Culinary school graduates
Career Changers
Professionals transitioning into hospitality or tourism who want to gain relevant experience while exploring new paths.
- Teachers seeking new adventures
- Corporate professionals wanting change
- Digital nomads with useful skills
- Sustainability enthusiasts
Retirees & Senior Experts
Experienced professionals who want to share decades of expertise and enjoy purposeful, adventurous retirement.
- Former hotel managers
- Retired chefs and F&B professionals
- Facilities and maintenance experts
- Business consultants
Skills We're Looking For
Whether you're a hospitality expert or have transferable skills, there's a place for you. Here are the most sought-after skill areas:
Don't see your skill? Many positions welcome diverse backgrounds and transferable skills. Browse opportunities to find your match.
Volunteer Stories
Hear from volunteers who've transformed their careers and lives
"At 24, I was running the front office of a boutique hotel in Bali. That experience accelerated my career by years. I'm now a hotel manager back in London, and employers still ask about my GlobeMentor experience."
Emma T.
Hotel Manager, 28
From United Kingdom
"After 35 years in hotel maintenance, I thought retirement meant slowing down. Instead, I spent 6 weeks training staff at a safari lodge in Tanzania. The most rewarding experience of my life."
Werner K.
Retired Engineer, 68
From Germany
Ready for Your Next Adventure?
Browse hundreds of opportunities worldwide and find your perfect volunteer placement today.