The volunteering experience that unites generations
At Cooperating Volunteers, we believe there is no age limit to make a difference. Every person, regardless of their age, can contribute something unique and valuable to the world.
That is why our volunteering experiences have become a meeting point between generations: young people, adults, and seniors who share the same purpose — to help, learn, and transform realities.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we know that this can only bring positive things.
The value of uniting generations
In a world that often separates people by age, the international volunteering experience breaks down those barriers. In the same project, you can find recently graduated students eager to discover the world, families traveling together, or retired people who want to continue contributing their time and knowledge.
This generational diversity deeply enriches the experiences: younger participants bring energy, curiosity, and new ideas, while older ones share their wisdom, patience, and a broader perspective on life.
From this combination arise unique moments, mutual learning, and friendships that transcend time, age, and distance.
Family trip: growing together
More and more families are choosing to live a solidarity experience together. Parents, mothers, sons, and daughters embarking on a different kind of journey — one that goes far beyond conventional tourism.
This family trip fosters values such as empathy, solidarity, and respect from childhood. Children and teenagers learn that their help has a real impact and that, even if they are young, they can contribute to improving the lives of others.
For their part, adults discover a new way to connect with their children, sharing moments that strengthen family bonds and create unforgettable memories.
Exchange of experiences and knowledge
In Cooperating Volunteers projects, it is common to see how generations complement each other.
In educational programs, for example, younger participants energize the classes with games and activities, while the more experienced ones support pedagogical planning and offer strategies for managing groups or motivating students.
In health, conservation, or community empowerment projects, the professional experience of older participants combines with the energy and adaptability of younger ones, creating more complete and effective teams.
We don’t have a single project where we can’t row in the same direction; regardless of our age, religion, or origin…
A shared vision towards change
Intergenerational volunteering proves that change does not belong to a single generation, but to the joint effort of all.
Each person contributes a different piece to the puzzle of social impact:
- The curiosity of young people drives new ways of acting.
- The experience of older people offers perspective and balance.
- Collective enthusiasm generates continuous learning and lasting impact.
When these pieces come together, something magical happens: a supportive community without borders or ages, where everyone has something to teach and much to learn.
Inspiring testimonials
Many of our participants agree that intergenerational coexistence has been one of the most enriching parts of their experience.
From 16-year-olds discovering the value of listening to the life stories of older participants, to retired people who find inspiration in the passion and energy of the younger ones.
That emotional, cultural, and human exchange transforms everyone.
A journey that unites beyond the destination
Whether in Ghana, Costa Rica, Nepal, India, Kenya, or Tanzania… each destination offers the opportunity to live alongside people of different ages, cultures, and ways of seeing the world. And it is precisely there where the true essence of the volunteering experience emerges: human connection.
Because when we share a common cause, differences disappear, and only what truly matters remains: the desire to build a better future, together.
At Cooperating Volunteers, we continue to promote projects that unite, inspire, and transform.
Because the most beautiful impact is the one that is born when different generations come together to change the world.
