International Volunteering with Palms Australia

Palms Australia is an independent Australian volunteer sending organisation with over 46 years experience in recruiting, preparing, sending and supporting volunteers for work overseas and in cross-cultural situations.

Palms responds to requests from international communities, predominantly in the Pacific, Asia and Africa by sending skilled Australian volunteers abroad as part of our skills exchange program. Exchanging skills ensures the benefits are long term and sustainable for the overseas community and the volunteer. Want to volunteer overseas?

Palms' independence is also our strength, allowing us to focus on development as it should be done, from the ground-up, free from party-political agendas and with an understanding of the importance of relationship building and a respect for all cultures.

Palms Australia's cross-cultural preparation is second-to-none and our specifically-tailored courses are now available to schools, businesses and other development, mission, government or volunteering agencies.

Our five most recent CommUnity Newsletters

• Dan and Beth renovate their new (old) house simply
• Sarah and Damien Beale empower local disability workers in PNG
• Linh Nguyen immerses herself in Timorese life, sometimes with comical results
• Helen and Gary Wolhuter adjust their expectations of volunteering and PNG
• Barry and Yvonne Dunne savour a rare treat in Buka