Involvement Volunteers International 
Ethical Volunteering
As a non profit org, we are not motivated by shareholder profits. Involvement Volunteers ensure all our programs are ethical, sustainable, and responsible. We are committed to ethical volunteer programs, keeping our projects focused on positively benefitting the local communities and environment.
Local Partners
This provides more jobs for the locals, including transport drivers, project coordinators, cooks, cleaning staff, private taxis, small independent shops, local restaurants etc. The local teams are directly benefitted (no jobs are replaced by volunteers), plus the local team knows where the help is needed most.
We regularly review our programs, communicate with local teams and listen to volunteer feedback.
Our in-country coordinators can help with translation, explaining the culture to volunteers, as well as showing you around the local area.
Ethical Values at IVI
Here’s some of the ways we manage our projects, to make sure they are meeting the correct guidelines and policies…
Manage volunteer expectations
Reguarly review projects & fees
Check vollies meet project requirements
Communicate with local organisations
Dedicated volunteer support throughout
Sustainable Projects
Volunteers are encouraged to practice constraint when consuming water and energy while travelling abroad. We help enforce this prior to departure through the welcome pack and also during placement within the operational guides provided during orientation.
Child Protection
Our experienced in-country management teams police and oversee the necessary measures to ensure child protection on all our programs.
All volunteers must provide a criminal background check before they travel.
What our volunteers are saying...
“We got to experience working with turtles from nearly hatched to around 8 months old. They were extremely cute and you could really see the impact of the volunteering when we released them into the wild. It became clear after working there for a few days that volunteers are essential to keeping the project going so it felt good to be part of something that can help ensure the survival of these beautiful animals.” – Errol, Turtle Conservation Program, Bali
“We were all so well looked after, with all facilities well maintained, drivers readily available, existing connections across all of Chiang Mai and major attractions we all wanted to visit as well as endless resources to utilise within the classroom setting. The food was definitely locally sourced with many dishes being traditional to Thailand however the food was well prepared and delicious. A few more Western dishes would have been adored but not necessary!” – Charli, Teaching in Thailand
Safety & Inspections
The local teams are highly experienced and qualified to manage emergency situations. All IVI projects have been reviewed to ensure the standards meet necessary guidelines for quality and safety. In addition, we monitor and maintain communication with local embassies to oversee potential issues in order to notify volunteers and their families accordingly.