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, travel coordination, team leaders on site, three meals daily, ground transport, accommodations, and a Global Rescue medical evacuation membership. 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, travel coordination, team leaders on site, three meals daily, ground transport, accommodations, and a Global Rescue medical evacuation membership. 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!
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2024 Projects
Puerto Rico 2024
January 27 - February 4 Contact Us For More Info & To Join The Team Learn about BTCV Puerto Rico 
Papua New Guinea 2024
May 4 - 11 + travel time Contact Us For More Info & To Join The Team Learn About BTCV PNG |
Malawi 2024
July 18-28 includes est. travel time Contact Us For More Info & To Join The Team Learn About BTCV Malawi 
Rwanda 2024
May 30 - June 9 includes est. travel time Contact Us For More Info & To Join The Team Learn About BTCV Rwanda 
Peru 2024 - Fall
September 13 -22 includes est. travle time Contact Us For More Info & To Join The Team Learn About BTCV Peru |
2025 Projects
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BTCV Partner sites
AfricaMalawiRwandaUganda |
AsiaCambodiaIndia |
North AmericaPuerto RicoU.S.A. |
South AmericaPeruSOuth PacificPapua New Guinea |
BackGround Checks
All Volunteers are required to complete a background check through SentryLink 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.
Booking Flights
Booking flights for a BTCV service trip is easy with our partners at Lawson Travel. Lawson Travel has worked with BTCV teams for over 10 years and is the only approved travel agency for booking with a BTCV team. This ensures that our teams stay together and that team leaders have a single point of contact for any travel delay issues that may effect the entire team.
1) Choose your BTCV project and request a flight itinerary template from [email protected] for travel to your project country/airport
2) Submit the flight itinerary template to our designated agent [email protected] with your departure city
3) Recive a flight plan and pricing and submit to BTCV for review and approval
4) Book your flights thorgh the Lawson Travel agent and enjoy your trip.
+ Extra fees for seat selection, upgrades, add ons apply per airlines
+ Travelers may need to add days based on departure/return location to major international airports
1) Choose your BTCV project and request a flight itinerary template from [email protected] for travel to your project country/airport
2) Submit the flight itinerary template to our designated agent [email protected] with your departure city
3) Recive a flight plan and pricing and submit to BTCV for review and approval
4) Book your flights thorgh the Lawson Travel agent and enjoy your trip.
+ Extra fees for seat selection, upgrades, add ons apply per airlines
+ Travelers may need to add days based on departure/return location to major international airports
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
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
