We turn travelers into Changers!
For over 15 years, Be The Change Volunteers has sent travelers overseas to serve on education-focused projects for communities in need. Here at BTCV, we believe that “creating better education creates better jobs, and a better job is the only way out of poverty.” Our BTCV teams are diverse and made up of individuals from all walks of life, such as high school students, college students, adults, and retirees. We see groups of friends and families offer their time, treasure, and talents to help too. In addition to serving the community, volunteers are also able to establish lasting relationships with the residents and learn more about their culture.
All of our volunteers are self-funded for their charitable mission, and many of them use our fundraising tools to completely fund their entire participation expense. Funds for each of our charitable missions include a gift to BTCV project fund which is applicable for use towards all BTCV projects, flights from approved international airports, travel coordination, team leaders on site, three meals daily, ground transport, accommodations, and a Global Rescue medical evacuation membership. To see the list of included airports click here. To learn more about the Global Rescue medical evacuation membership click here.
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All of our volunteers are self-funded for their charitable mission, and many of them use our fundraising tools to completely fund their entire participation expense. Funds for each of our charitable missions include a gift to BTCV project fund which is applicable for use towards all BTCV projects, flights from approved international airports, travel coordination, team leaders on site, three meals daily, ground transport, accommodations, and a Global Rescue medical evacuation membership. To see the list of included airports click here. To learn more about the Global Rescue medical evacuation membership click here.
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter and like us on Facebook to learn more about our recent service projects and stay in the know on all things Be The Change Volunteers!
What type of volunteer are you?
Where will you go next?
2023 Projects
Puerto Rico 2023
Completed in January! Castaner Elementary School Playground Learn about BTCV Puerto Rico Trips 
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Malawi 2023
June - Joe Ford Legacy Classroom Makumba Village School (Near Liwonde) Learn About BTCV Malawi Trips TEAM FULL 
Rwanda 2023
August 3 - 13 Butare Primary School Learn About BTCV Rwanda Projects Get More Information About The Trip |
India, Assam 2023
October 19 - 29 Grace English Medium School, Assam Learn About BTCV India Trips Get More Information About The Trip 
Peru 2023
September 15 - 24 Chino Elementary School Learn About BTCV Peru Trips Get More Information About The Trip |
2024 Projects
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BTCV Partner sites
AfricaMalawiRwandaUganda |
AsiaCambodiaIndia |
North AmericaPuerto RicoU.S.A. |
South AmericaPeruSOuth PacificPapua New Guinea |
All Volunteers are required to complete a background check prior to joining a team.
This strengthens our protection of the children in our care and for the communities we care about.
This strengthens our protection of the children in our care and for the communities we care about.
What is STEP?
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Benefits of Enrolling in STEP
1) Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans.
2) Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency.
3) Help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Benefits of Enrolling in STEP
1) Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans.
2) Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency.
3) Help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.
Every traveling volunteer with BTCV is enrolled in a Global Rescues Medical Evacuation package.
*note this is not insurance it is a medical evacuation service
*note this is not insurance it is a medical evacuation service
High School and College GroupS
Be The Change Volunteers has sent student volunteers all over the world to Hand Deliver Hope. Working directly with global community and school partners we have opportunities for high school and college groups to travel and serve together either on their own private service teams or as part of regular BTCV teams. If you are a student or teacher looking for an opportunity to serve Click Here
