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Student volunteer travel

 

Antipodeans Abroad is an independent Australian company that has been creating unique student travel experiences for students for over 20 years. Whether you're at school, taking a gap year or studying at university, our range of travel programs will take you to the heart of the local people and their culture making your travel experience rewarding and inspiring.

 

Our educational travel programs are designed to develop young Australian and New Zealand students through leadership, personal challenge and cultural immersion experiences. We are the original Australian school-based expedition specialist, and have a wealth of experience working with young people in developing countries as well as selected first-world destinations.

 

OUR COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Our volunteer programs incorporate sustainable, grassroots projects that will enrich your travels and benefit a small community. Our students work and volunteer with local people in the areas of education, health care, social work, conservation, building and renovation.

 

WHAT SETS US APART?
Over many years Antipodeans Abroad has built a solid understanding of young people's needs and we tailor our programs to suit those changing needs. Whether you're part of a school group, a gap year student or university student we will provide you with an unforgettable travel experience.

There are a number of reasons why Antipodeans Abroad is one of the leading volunteer travel providers:

 

  • Over 20 years experience working with young people in developing countries

  • Australian owned and operated
  • We work exclusively with young people
  • We employ experienced Australian Leaders
  • Our background is in education - founder, Colin Carpenter was a teacher for 24 years
  • Easy to contact Australian head office
  • Intensive pre-departure preparation and training for all students
  • Extensive risk management experience and practice, ensuring all placements are structured and safe
  • You’re not alone! Our students always travel with a group of other Antipodeans Abroad volunteers. Group size ranges from 4-20 depending on destination
  • Professional and experienced in-country agents to facilitate and support all volunteer placements
  • 24-hour support and back-up for the duration of your placement
  • 24-hour medical consultant at Travellers' Medical and Vaccination Clinic

 

 

A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER
Antipodeans Abroad founder, Colin Carpenter, organised his first Himalayan expedition for school students more than 30 years ago. He urges young people to go and meet the other tribes of the world; hear their stories, share their hospitality and get to know their culture.

 

Our unique travel experiences help students to discover a world of opportunity, skills to learn, people to meet, languages to master and trails to follow. They gain understanding and return knowing they have made a difference. The experience changes their view of the world and their place in it. Colin Carpenter



Our partners include:

 Language Immersion, volunteer travel, Volunteer South East Asia, Gap year volunteer, Volunteering overseas           
    


 

 

 

The company operation is very professional, yet at the same time there is a unique informality that underpins the relationship. Trips are fun, adventurous and at times challenging, so that there is a decided sense of deep satisfaction and accomplishment at the end of a journey.

Kathleen Platz, Teacher, Expeditions Program

Met awsone new friends! Had the best time in my life! Thank you so much! You're the best! Best thing i ever did! great experience

My Antips Experience

See what other volunteers have experienced.
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    My experience in India was amazing and I would not trade it for any other. I LOVED IT! At the start of Year 12 I decided that I wanted to do s ...

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  • Sarah Stevenson, Care Work, Argentina GAPBREAK

    Early this year I got on a plane for 13 hours and landed in Argentina. I had no idea at the time how life altering this experience would be. W ...

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  • Cathy Pham, Teaching, Nepal UNIBREAK

    “NEPAL? Where’s that?” Were my exact words when we first heard of it through Antipodeans Abroad. By chance (financial situat ...

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  • Henry Holm, Teaching & Building, Peru GAPBREAK

    It’s been a couple of years since I got back from volunteering in Cuzco, Peru and I still wish I was back there. Since I returned home I ...

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  • David Murray, Teaching, China UNIBREAK

    The teaching practise has been and gone and, while it was challenging, we were all up to it. It was incredibly nerve-wracking at the front of ...

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  • Rob Hutchinson, Community Work, Kenya UNIBREAK

    I will always treasure my memories of Kenya. In just a few short months, I was privileged enough to live within, taste, witness, hear, learn f ...

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  • Emma Cook, Teaching & Building, Peru GAPBREAK

    A bus load of wonderful Peruvian stories that made for a fascinating gap year! I think my time in Peru could be compared to the crazy, outer w ...

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