100,000+ in our community
2,000+ travellers
18 countries
4.9/5 average rating
100,000+ in our community
2,000+ travellers
18 countries
4.9/5 average rating

Travel with purpose. Come back with mates for life.

Join real community projects across 18 countries, live alongside locals, and swap the tourist trail for something that actually sticks. Perfect for gap years, career breaks, or anyone who wants a holiday that means something.

Our most popular trips

Sea Turtle Conservation in Bali

Sea Turtle Conservation in Bali

Nusa Penida, Bali

From £720

Teaching in Zanzibar Schools

Teaching in Zanzibar Schools

Stone Town, Zanzibar

From £720

Medical Support in Villages in Palawan

Medical Support in Villages in Palawan

Tigman Village, Palawan, Philippines

From £660

Childcare Support in Zanzibar

Childcare Support in Zanzibar

Stone Town, Zanzibar

From £690

Turtle Conservation in Zanzibar

Turtle Conservation in Zanzibar

Makunduchi, Zanzibar

From £880

Teaching in Kandy Community Schools

Teaching in Kandy Community Schools

Kandy, Sri Lanka

From £590

Group departures

Group Volunteer Trip to Cambodia
From 7 giu

Group Volunteer Trip to Cambodia

Siem Reap, Cambodia

From £630

Group Volunteer Trip to Kenya
From 28 giu

Group Volunteer Trip to Kenya

Nakuru, Kenya

From £630

Group Solidarity Trip to Vietnam
From 31 mag

Group Solidarity Trip to Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

From £630

Group Solidarity Trip to Zanzibar
From 31 mag

Group Solidarity Trip to Zanzibar

Stone Town, Zanzibar

From £720

Group Solidarity Trip to Cape Verde
From 12 lug

Group Solidarity Trip to Cape Verde

Tarrafal, Cape Verde

From £720

Group Solidarity Trip to Tanzania
From 12 lug

Group Solidarity Trip to Tanzania

Monduli, Tanzania

From £660

The first global network of travellers who actually care

Travel that actually means something.

 

Every year, hundreds of people like you book a trip because they want more than a photo dump. Whether you're taking a gap year, carving out a career break, or just fed up with tick-box tourism, you'll find your people here. We handle the planning, the partners, the paperwork. You turn up, roll your sleeves up, and get stuck in.

How it works

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Pick your trip

Browse the projects and find one that fits your dates, your interests, and your budget. Got questions? Drop us a message and we'll help you figure it out.

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Lock it in

Fill in the booking form (takes 2 minutes). We'll get back to you, sort the deposit, and your spot's officially yours.

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More than a volunteering platform.

We're a community of people who've figured out that the best way to see a country is to actually be part of it for a bit. No flying visits. No white-saviour nonsense. Just travellers, locals, and real projects that have been running for years, long before we showed up, and long after you fly home.

people in our community, active and engaged
Countries where we operate
Active projects
Travelers welcomed by our local associations worldwide

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Why go with HeyLocals
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A global community of travellers with something to prove (to themselves, mostly)

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Every project's been vetted, every house is safe, and we're on WhatsApp 24/7

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Certifications sorted, useful for your CV, uni placement year, or Duke of Edinburgh gold

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Clear pricing, no hidden extras, no "surprise fees" in month two