Linda Anderson

Linda is an avid traveler and Volunteer World's customer support angel since day one. As an expert on volunteer travel abroad, she knows best where to go and helped thousands of volunteers find their perfect projects.

- Nicaragua,
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14. Aug.
Helping Children in Nicaragua
Sonfloras incidental beginning??Mareili Amrein worked as a social worker in different fields in Switzerland. While she was taking a time-out from everyday life in Switzerland, she only wanted to make ...
- Asia,
- Diving,
- Scuba Diving,
- Phillipines,
- Marine Conservation,
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14. Aug.
[Interview] People and the Sea (Philippines)
Did you know that every second breath you take is filled with oxygen from the ocean? More than 70 percent of the planet’s surface is covered with water and every living being is relying on it. But ...
- India,
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14. Aug.
Making handmade paper from elephant dung
Jairpur/India. Today, we focus on Vijendra Shekhawat, a well-known eco-business entrepreneur in India. His volunteer project in India "Traditional Paper" is making handmade papers from elephant dung. ..
- Central America,
- Costa Rica,
- Ghana,
- Chile,
- Travel,
- Belize,
- Guatemala,
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2. Jan 25
Top 5 Alternative Spring Break Volunteer Destinations [Updated for 2025]
2024 just came to a close. After all the Covid-influenced Christmas festivities of the last years, you’re planning for 2025 ..., now what? You may be busy with your New Years’ resolutions to-be, ...
- Guides,
- Travel,
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30. Jan 24
Finding the Perfect Duration: A Guide to Deciding How Long to Volunteer Abroad
Joining a volunteering project abroad is a commendable decision, but deciding how long your commitment should be can be a challenging task. We've already explored the differences between short-term ...
- Featured,
- Destinations,
- Guides,
- Costa Rica,
- Thailand,
- Travel,
- Bali,
- Belize,
- Diving,
- Great Barrier Reef,
- Fiji,
- Mexico,
- Scuba Diving,
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28. Nov 23
7 Must Scuba Dive Destinations [Updated 2025]
Are you asking yourself: "What are the best places for scuba diving in 2024?" Well, you are in luck, because we are here to help! Even if you are just a beginner and have always wanted to try it, ...
- Inspiration,
- Tanzania,
- Ghana,
- South Africa,
- Indonesia,
- Travel,
- Best Time to Travel,
- Summer Volunteer Programs,
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15. Nov 23
Best Places to Volunteer Abroad in July [Updated for 2025]
July is the middle of summer and usually when most of us have a few days of holidays to spare. What’s better than spending those days traveling abroad and volunteering for a good cause? This is why ...
- Inspiration,
- Viet Nam,
- South Africa,
- Colombia,
- Namibia,
- Best Time to Travel,
- Spring,
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13. Nov 23
Best Places to Volunteer Abroad in May [Updated 2024]
If you live in the northern hemisphere of the world, there’s a fair chance May is when the weather is better and the promise of summer is just around the corner. If you're looking for some travel ...
- Peru,
- Argentina,
- Ecuador,
- Chile,
- Travel,
- Bolivia,
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18. Oct 23
The 7 Safest Places to visit in Latin America
When traveling the world, some countries are safer than others. Sometimes it’s just a gut feeling that tells you to stay in your hotel or explore every little corner of your destination. This may be ...
- Destinations,
- Inspiration,
- Travel,
- Best Time to Travel,
- Summer Volunteer Programs,
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14. Oct 23
Best Places to Volunteer in August [Updated for 2025]
Are you one of those people who wishes summer would last forever? Unfortunately, August tends to remind us that summer eventually comes to an end. Why not get the most out of what’s left and ...
- Destinations,
- Inspiration,
- Best Time to Travel,
- Fall,
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18. Sep 23
Best Places to Volunteer in September [2024]
It’s September and the summer holidays have come to an end but that doesn’t mean you can’t travel abroad and make a meaningful difference. Moreover, you'll be avoiding the masses when you travel ...
- Inspiration,
- Peru,
- Costa Rica,
- Thailand,
- Travel,
- Best Time to Travel,
- Summer Volunteer Programs,
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17. Jul 23
Best Places to Volunteer Abroad in June [Updated 2025]
As spring comes to an end, the summer solstice is upon us: in the Northern Hemisphere, June is the month with the longest daylight hours with its peak on Saturday, June 20. To celebrate the beginning ...
- Inspiration,
- Europe,
- Travel Diary,
- Greece,
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25. Aug 22
Jan's Animal Shelter Experience in Greece
We are again happy to share some first-hand insights from volunteers on the field! Today it's Jan, 38, from Germany - staying for two weeks on Crete, supporting a Greek dog shelter in Gouves. Let's ...
- Nepal,
- Travel Diary,
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8. Aug 22
Lena's Nepal Teaching Experience
We are happy to share some first-hand insights from volunteers on the field! Today, it's Lena from Germany - staying for a month in Nepal's beautiful capital city Kathmandu supporting a public school. ..
- Guides,
- Travel,
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27. Aug 21
Travel Insurance | Instant Quote & Cover
Note: This article is dedicated to all non-European volunteers. EU citizens can add travel insurance while confirming their stay and paying their deposit on Volunteer World. Benefits of Travel ...
- Featured,
- Inspiration,
- Quotes,
- Travel,
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14. Dec 20
Top 25 Meaningful Travel Quotes [Updated 2021]
Who does not like traveling? Seeing the world with your own eyes is probably one of the most exciting things to do! You are in luck, because whether it is traveling with your friends, your family or ...
- Inspiration,
- Travel,
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7. Dec 20
How to Have an Enriching Experience While Volunteering 🌎
The world is very fast-paced, and today more than ever, there is a considerable focus on achievement and self-serving ideals. However, for millions of Americans, traditional achievement and ...
- Inspiration,
- Guest Post,
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25. Jun 20
10 Tips to be a Responsible Traveler
Traveling is an enriching experience. It gives you the chance to explore beautiful places, amazing wildlife, soak up different cultures, and get to know interesting people. But the way you travel has ...
- Inspiration,
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8. May 20
How to Volunteer During Covid-19
If Covid-19 is leaving you feeling helpless and wondering how you can possibly make an impact now, we’ve got good news. You can support volunteer organizations without having to leave your ...
- Uncategorized,
- Inspiration,
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26. Mar 20
How To Prepare for Your Volunteer Adventure during Quarantine
Feeling a little trapped and bored in quarantine? We've got you covered! Check out our 5 tips on how to prepare for your volunteer adventure while in quarantine, lockdown, or staying home. These ...
- Uncategorized,
- Inspiration,
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12. Mar 20
Why Everyone Should Take a Sabbatical
Before we go into the ins and outs on taking a sabbatical or a career break, let me ask you: Did you roll out of bed this morning, rush to get dressed, run to the subway to arrive at work exhausted ...
- Europe,
- Travel,
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28. Feb 20
Best Volunteer Opportunities in Europe for Teenagers
If you’re under 18 and are excited to explore Europe, we have excellent opportunities for you. Start dreaming away of Europe’s natural beauty, rich culture, and awesome cuisine. We know, you’re ...
- Inspiration,
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14. Feb 20
How to Save the Leatherback Sea Turtle
What's it like to work as a volunteer for leatherback sea turtle conservation? Well, apart from the obvious care for animals and the environment, you shouldn't be too afraid of the dark. Let's take a ...
- Inspiration,
- Travel,
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31. Jan 20
Top 10 Best Places to Volunteer around the World
Deciding on a volunteer destination can be quite a challenge. Some of you will know from the get-go where you want to volunteer and travel. For others, it can take a bit of research. Therefore, ...
- Featured,
- Travel,
- Australia,
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15. Jan 20
[Q&A] Australian Bushfires | How you can help in 2020
10 years after Black Saturday, the Australian bushfires face its worst season yet. The fires have burned over 15 million acres of land and killed over 1 billion animals in Victoria, NSW, and South ...
- Guides,
- Inspiration,
- Travel,
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8. Jan 20
4 Ways Social Media will Boost your Social Impact
You booked a volunteer program and can’t stop dreaming about your upcoming adventure.🤸🏼‍♀️ You’re brimming with pride because you're finally going to make an impact! Volunteering ...
- Asia,
- South-Eastern Asia,
- Travel,
- Diving,
- Malaysia,
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13. Dec 19
Co-Founder Christian’s Top 3 Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals of the UN (SDGs) are a hot topic. The 17 goals serve as a blueprint to achieve a more sustainable future and address global challenges from hunger to poverty to ...
- Guides,
- Peru,
- Americas,
- South America,
- Travel,
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1. Nov 19
Inca Trail: Hike The Ancient Route to Machu Picchu
Visiting a world heritage site always feels special, and discovering one of the New7Wonders is even more incredible. Visiting Machu Picchu like the Inca did for hundreds of years, is the best thing ...
- Central America,
- Country Guides,
- Belize,
- Diving,
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21. Oct 19
10 Things to Do in Belize
Who doesn't dream of it? Shallow, white, sandy beaches, tropical climate, and endless time and peace. This is how you feel when you allow yourself a short break in the paradise of Belize. The serenity ...
- Inspiration,
- Asia,
- India,
- Travel,
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4. Oct 19
Best Tips for Female Solo Travel in India
Female solo travel in India is not as unsafe as the media might want us to believe. Traveling solo as a female can still be adventurous and exciting! If you're tired of South-East Asia and want to ...
- Featured,
- Inspiration,
- Guest Post,
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30. Apr 19
5 Volunteer Abroad Mega Trends you've never heard of [2021]
Digital detoxing 🧘‍♀️is becoming all the rage, plastic is out of fashion and DNA tourism 🧬 may just be the next big thing. At Volunteer World, we're constantly following the latest tourism ...
- Featured,
- Inspiration,
- Guest Post,
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19. Apr 19
Reinventing the Internship: The Rise of Experiential Learning
Internships have grown to be the most prevalent form of a “trial run” for students before they enter the workforce. The internship model traditionally allows young professionals to work with a ...
- Guest Post,
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13. Jun 18
4 Fun Things to do in Lisbon - Get The Best Insights By ImpacTrip Portugal
Our friends from ImpacTrip Portugal have provided us with some first-hand insights about the best free-time activities that you can do during your time as a volunteer in Portugal. You'll be ...
- Guest Post,
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13. Jun 18
4 Unique Ways to Volunteer in Portugal - Get the Best Insights by ImpacTrip Portugal
Our friends from ImpacTrip Portugal have provided us with some first-hand insights about the best volunteer causes in Portugal! Curious? Keep on reading! "Whenever we travel, we always want the ...
- Inspiration,
- Peru,
- Costa Rica,
- Nepal,
- Ghana,
- Thailand,
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2. Jan 18
Top 10 Countries to Volunteer Abroad [Updated for 2026]
Remember all those good New Year’s resolutions you had a couple of months ago? Was one of them doing something meaningful or helping your fellow human beings? Then volunteering abroad could be the ...
- Travel Gadget Review,
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7. Nov 16
The LuminAid | Travel Gadget Review
This week: The LuminAid You are packed and ready to go in an adventure! Volunteering abroad is a great opportunity to give to others, to the environment and to communities in need all around the ...
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4. Nov 16
Volunteer in the Dominican Republic | The Ultimate Guide
Introduction Are you ready to start your volunteer journey? I have the perfect recommendation for you: it is a land of great weather, with great biodiversity, located in the Caribbean, and with a very ...
- Guides,
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19. Oct 16
Volunteer in Wildlife Conservation | The Ultimate Guide
Introduction to Wildlife Volunteering Wildlife volunteering is an amazing way to travel to exotic locations while conserving endangered species worldwide. You have probably been thinking about working ...
- Travel Gadget Review,
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28. Sep 16
The Scrubba Wash Bag | Travel Gadget Review
This week: the Scrubba Bag This week, we want to introduce you to the Scrubba Wash Bag. Imagine you are already packed and ready to go in an adventure! Volunteering abroad is a great opportunity to ...
- Travel Gadget Review,
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7. Sep 16
The Handpresso | Travel Gadget Review
This week: Handpresso Are you ready to explore the world as a volunteer?! You might miss the basic things of life, while you are away and on a budget! That's why I track a great gadget, that I think ...
- Travel Gadget Review,
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7. Sep 16
The Pack-It Cubes | Travel Gadget Review | Volunteer World
This week: The Pack-It Cubes This week, we want to introduce you to the Pack-It Cubes! Imagine you are packed and ready to go in an adventure! Volunteering abroad is a great opportunity to give to ...
- Madagascar,
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4. Aug 16
Volunteer in Madagascar | The Ultimate Guide
You might have been thinking of volunteering somewhere in the world, but don't know where to go yet. Would you like to visit a place with great biodiversity; a place with unique wildlife? A country ...
- Argentina,
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4. Aug 16
Volunteer in Argentina | The Ultimate Guide
You might have been thinking of volunteering somewhere in South America, but don't know where to go yet. Would you like to visit a place with a great culture, an interesting history and a country to ...
- Guest Post,
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27. Jul 16
Education - the only weapon needed to change the world
How can we positively change the world? The only weapon the world would need to use is education. There are no bullets in it nor does it intend to hurt anyone – instead it is full of knowledge and ...
- Kenya,
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26. Jul 16
Volunteer in Kenya | The Ultimate Guide
You might have been thinking of volunteering somewhere in Africa, but don't know where to go yet. Would you like to visit a place with a great culture; and a country to live various adventures? You ...
- Panama,
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26. Jul 16
Volunteer in Panama | The Ultimate Guide
You want to volunteer somewhere in Latin America, but you don't know where to go yet. Would you like to visit a place of great biodiversity; and a country to experience various adventures? Do you ...
- Indonesia,
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29. Jun 16
Volunteer In Indonesia | The Ultimate Guide
You might have been thinking of volunteering somewhere in Southeast Asia, but don't know where to go yet. How about visiting a country that has a high level of biodiversity; a country to experience ...
- Ecuador,
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14. Jun 16
Volunteer in Ecuador | The Ultimate Guide
You have been considering for a while if you should visit a country that has awesome nature, great people, and great food. And you also happen to be interested in doing social work. Well, you need to ...
- Viet Nam,
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8. Jun 16
Volunteer In Vietnam | The Ultimate Guide
You might have thinking about volunteering in Vietnam for a while, but need some information to make a decision first! If you are looking for a place full of culture, great beaches, awesome weather ...
- Guides,
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11. May 16
Volunteering In Business | The Ultimate Guide
Have you currently finished your business studies or have you been working in an office for quite some years? Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your knowledge with the great outdoors and ...
- Inspiration,
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26. Apr 16
Mouth-Watering Desserts Worldwide
Everybody knows this need for something sweet after a very savoury meal. Or maybe you are just a sweet tooth and enjoy good desserts any time of the day. Well, here are a couple of deliciously ...
- Brazil,
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11. Apr 16
Volunteer In Brazil | The Ultimate Guide
Have you ever thought about spending your holidays or a time-out from your everyday life doing something meaningful? What if this ‘something meaningful’ means being a volunteer in Brazil? Brazil ...
- Inspiration,
- Africa,
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12. Feb 16
Top 3 Reasons to Volunteer in Africa
Have you thought about being a volunteer in Africa but are'nt sure how you can really make it worthwhile and make a difference? Frankie Russ, Communications Officer at African Adventures, gives us an ...
- Inspiration,
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12. Jan 16
First steps as a volunteer coordinator
Although this has been my first few months as Project Manager for Volunteers Peru, I did not come into the job blind. I have been working with Volunteers Peru from, well, pretty much the ...
- Inspiration,
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1. Dec 15
Charity Navigator - NGOs worth donating to
Recent controversy surrounding the Red Cross has rightfully raised questions on the effectiveness of donations to aid organizations. The problem is that many organizations have evolved into ...
- Guides,
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30. Oct 15
How to Find the Right Time to Volunteer Abroad?
Many people all around the world are in the situation of unhappiness with their current job, and many will define their career as a flop as they haven't fulfilled their dreams. Do you want to know ...
- Guides,
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28. Oct 15
Experteering – Volunteering for Professionals
Volunteering has received a lot of bad press over the last few years due to unprofessional and unethical voluntourism agencies cashing in at the expense of local communities who may not receive much ...
- Europe,
- Southern Europe,
- Spain,
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2. Oct 15
How to preserve our world in a low-impact way?
Conservation, sustainability, green energy and ... volunteering? That's right. Today we're talking to Erik from "Sunseed Desert Technology" about various environmental issues and what it's like to run ...
- Togo,
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1. Oct 15
What makes someone a "good person"?
Today we are having an interview with Messan from AGERTO (Association Germano-Togolaise). He explains, how international friendship, dedicated volunteers and the good hearts of people all around the ...
- Kenya,
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28. Sep 15
Building a Future for Underprivileged Children with "Cheap Impact"
Being a young and modern NGO, the guys and girls at "Cheap Impact" have lots of energy and vision for the improvement of education and the children's quality of life. Torsten, co-founder of "Cheap ...
- Inspiration,
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2. Sep 15
Making an impact - The advantages of supporting smaller NGO's
There are endless NGOs in developing countries that are working on worthy causes who badly need assistance. Unfortunately, the number of people offering support does not match the amount needed. Thus, ...
- Inspiration,
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2. Sep 15
Saying 'Goodbye' - Ella Smyth reflecting on her time with 'Volunteers Peru'
I arrived in Arequipa to start work at Volunteers Peru in early January 2013. I had a connection to Marita, the founder, through a friend and I had spent a few months volunteering in Arequipa with a ...
- Tanzania,
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2. Sep 15
YAAPHA and Their Fight Against HIV and AIDS
YAAPHA is making a major impact on the lives of people in Tanzania. Connecting various social projects while campaigning for escape from ignorance, education and escape from poverty, Peter Bundala ...
- Nepal,
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1. Sep 15
Alliance Nepal - Working Towards a Better Future
Alliance Nepal is an amazing NGO, working on the forefront of improving communal life, eduction, environmental awareness, etc. in Nepal. Krishna Timilsina, member of Alliance Nepal, was available for ...
- Guides,
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26. Aug 15
Voluntourism - It's not always as it seems
Voluntourism has a bad reputation internationally. That’s a fact. Many people, who are not familiarized with the concept, would ask why? Why would volunteer abroad for a good cause be bad? Why is it ...
- Argentina,
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13. Aug 15
The Importance of Global Awareness and International Volunteers
Mente Argentina has partnered with several volunteer organizations & NGOs in Argentina. Global wareness and international volunteers have played an important role in their work for a long time. A ...
- Portugal,
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13. Aug 15
Fight social inequality through Voluntourism
ImpacTrip is a travel promoter that fights social inequality through volunteer tourism in Portugal. Rita Marques, member of ImpacTrip, has answered a few question about the phenomenon of voluntourism ...
- Ghana,
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27. Jul 15
The secret of successful volunteering in local communities
You are a non-profit and non-governmental African organization. How do international volunteers and your communities support your social projects? As a non-profit and non-governmental African ...
- India,
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20. Jul 15
How Volunteer World helps to create a "World Without Obstacles"
Bharat Bhushan speaks about his project "World Without Obstacles India" and his experiences with Volunteer World. His vision is a world without obstacles. To connect people and communities around the ...
- Cuba,
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20. Jul 15
The all time best way to support local communities
Animal Experience International (AEI) makes sure animals are being served and humans are treated justly while people travel and volunteer with local community groups. For founder Nora Livingstone it's ...
- Sri Lanka,
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13. Jul 15
With Love and Respect - How to Stand Up for Animal Rights
Tim Beltman is the project manager of the "Elephant Freedom Project" in Sri Lanka, a project that supports the animal rights. The elephants are the heart of his project and he fights against their ...
- Guides,
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29. Jun 15
How to motivate students as a volunteer teacher abroad
In the fight against poverty, education is arguably one of the most useful tools. It’s a way to help people find their best possible path in life - so getting it right is important. But what’s the ...
- Inspiration,
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17. Jun 15
How I opened my eyes to the unequal access to quality education
Marisa from the US volunteered in Peru and she tells about her experiences in a school for indigenous children. Read her interesting point of view and what she has learned from her volunteer abroad ...
- Guides,
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28. May 15
Volunteering - Making it Mutual
If you are reading this then the chances are that you have some interest in volunteering – you’ve already done it; you’re in the process of organizing it; or you’re starting to think that it ...
- Inspiration,
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6. May 15
The conflicts of sexism and gender
Following international women’s day in March, here at Volunteers Peru have been thinking about gender relations and how they affect women and girls in Peru. This is an area that is close to our ...
- Guides,
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18. Apr 15
Pestering Parents - How to get your folks on-board with your travel plans
Parents sometimes just don’t understand why we do what we do, why we fly to distant countries and volunteer our time for free. If this sounds all too familiar to you, then you should read on Oliver ...
- Peru,
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1. Feb 15
The importance of community networks
Eva Paterson, project Manager from Volunteers Peru shares some insights on how to ensure project sustainability by building community networks! This week I will be writing about the importance of ...
- Nepal,
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26. Jan 15
Call For Volunteers - Nepal Friendship Society
As promised, this is the second part of our interview with Birendra Poudel, President of NFS in Chitwan, Nepal. Spread the word and send us your comments on these exciting projects! Please, tell us a ...
- Guides,
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14. Jan 15
5 Steps to identify unethical volunteer projects
Tom Hornbrook from HOOP Peru shows us the best way to avoid participating in unethical volunteer projects. There is a big focus on best practice in volunteering these days. More and more enthusiastic ...
- Inspiration,
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7. Dec 14
I Left Everything Behind to Live a More Purposeful Life
Volunteer World had the opportunity to interview Neil Christiansen who has left everything behind to start up his own social project and with it a purposeful life in Panama! What is Give and ...
- Guides,
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2. Dec 14
How you can make your project sustainable
Ella Smyth from Volunteers Peru shares some insights on how to make a social project sustainable. As all NGOs and volunteer programs will (or should!) know, project sustainability is one of the most ...
- Guides,
- Inspiration,
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19. Nov 14
Top 5 Fruits You Need to Try
Have you ever thought that there is a world full of aromas and flavors out there that you are missing out? Well, it's never too late! Here are my top 5 tropical fruits you need to taste before you ...
- Nepal,
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12. Nov 14
Sustainable Projects With the Nepal Friendship Society
We had the opportunity to interview Birendra Poudel, President at Nepal Friendship Society. In this interview he shares some insights about the outcomes that the organization has reached during the ...
- Asia,
- South-Eastern Asia,
- Viet Nam,
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17. Oct 14
Lessons learned from working with children with disabilities
Here are some lessons learned from Lukas Verfürden at the Key Quang Pagoda. Do you have a helpful tip for working with children with disabilities? Spill the beans! Ky Quang Pagoda in the ...
- Guides,
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10. Oct 14
Tips and Tricks how to raise funds for a nonprofit organization
Are you stuck in the same strategy trying to raise funds for your nonprofit organization? This article has a think about some of the issues surrounding funding and fundraising. We will also give ...
- Panama,
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5. Oct 14
From Volunteering Experience to Dream Job
We all have something that we are passionate about. It might be that you love protecting the environment, helping people, writing or maybe teaching. But are you really doing something to pursue those ...
- Guides,
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22. Sep 14
Things You Should Know When Volunteering With Children
If you do consider to join a volunteer program involving children make sure to read these tips first. Ella gives writes about do's and don'ts while volunteering with children. Lots of volunteer ...
- Destinations,
- Guides,
- Ghana,
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15. Sep 14
Concerns about an Ebola Outbreak in Ghana
Perhaps one of the biggest concerns of traveling abroad is the risk of infections, communicable diseases such as Malaria or outbreaks of water-borne diseases such as cholera or diarrhea. The current ...
- Destinations,
- Guides,
- Peru,
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10. Sep 14
Why you should volunteer in Peru
Have you considered having an experience abroad, but are still not sure about where to go? Ella Smyth, Project Manager of Volunteers Peru, gives us a glimpse into her experience in South America. ..
- Cambodia,
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6. Sep 14
The project Adam - Supporting education access and equity
Naoko from SOLS Cambodia is talking about her social project. Get to know a little more about the Project Adam and the exciting opportunities they are offering. Don’t forget to share this if you ...
- Cambodia,
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23. Aug 14
Interview about Empowering leaders around the world
Thank you very much for giving us the opportunity to get to know more about SOLS 24/7 and the wonderful projects for empowering leaders. There is a lot to say about the educational programs you ...
- Uganda,
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23. Jul 14
A Billy Bus Ride through Uganda!
Then, make sure you pack up a lot of love, hope and engagement; fill up your backpack with dreams and get ready for a long journey to help people in need. Volunteer in Uganda! For those who like ...
- Guides,
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23. Jun 14
Reflections on ethical volunteering
Reflections on ethical volunteering, expectation management and the importance to consider cultural differences for a positive and valuable stay abroad. At Volunteers Peru we have always been ...
- Guides,
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2. May 14
The Effects of the Internet for the NGO World
This week Brad wants to talk about the effects of the internet on promoting an NGO. Moreover, he wants to discuss how choosing between a good and bad NGO based on internet presence and social media ...
- Inspiration,
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24. Apr 14
The Importance of Education as a Development Tool
This week Brad L. Brasseur looks into the importance of investing in education in a developing country such as Peru. He explains why his NGO is focused heavily on improving the education level of the ...
- Guides,
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16. Feb 14
Asia or South America?
A lot of people are faced with the same question when they are considering to go travel long-term: where shall I go, South America or Asia? To answer that question is not that easy actually as both ...
- Guides,
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19. Dec 13
I feel more of a global social responsibility to give back to society
Thank you for the opportunity to interview you today. You have been working for Sols 24/7 in Malaysia for 12 months and in East Timor for 3 months. We are really interested to hear about your ...
- Guides,
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12. Dec 13
Why volunteering can be an integral part of travelling
Mahatma Ghandi once said: "Be the change you want to see in the world." I have traveled to and volunteered in many developing countries and something that will always touch me wherever I go is when I ...
- Guides,
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22. Nov 13
Top 5 countries to visit in Asia
I am a huge Asia fan and have traveled extensively in the region, however when it comes to picking my favorite countries I think the following countries are my top five. Nepal Nepal is an amazing ...
- Guides,
- Cambodia,
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25. Oct 13
10 must do's for volunteers in Cambodia
Cambodia is a wonderful country full of contrasts. From ancient temples, to wild jungles and pristine beaches – in Cambodia you can have all of this. Having lived and worked in Cambodia for two ...
- Asia,
- South-Eastern Asia,
- Cambodia,
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23. Oct 13
Children with Hope for Development
Children with Hope for Development (CHD) is a grassroots Cambodian Non-Governmental organization. It is based in Po Village, Takeo Province, Cambodia and is located approximately 94 kilometres from ...
- Guides,
- Nicaragua,
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17. Oct 13
Love is bigger than Money
In the past week the cousin of my boyfriend became seriously ill, but with the help of family and friends she could survive. A big thank you to my family and friends for helping her by donating ...
- Guides,
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16. Oct 13
What to pack for your voluntary placement?
So you are all ready for your overseas voluntary placement. You've got your flights booked, travel insurance sorted, but there is one big problem most volunteers face: What to pack? This largely ...
- Inspiration,
- Nicaragua,
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3. Oct 13
Everyday Problems of a Volunteer
Last week, I got the chance to tell you more about the busy life in Leon and gave you some impressions about my voluntary work in Central America. Get an update about my life in Nicaragua and read ...
- Nigeria,
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21. Sep 13
WWOOF - organic farming in Nigeria
Sustainability is an issue that concerns us all. But what do people all around the world do, to approach this concept? Hi Olatilo, how are you? Thanks for having this Skype call. I am curious, what ...
- Kenya,
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13. Sep 13
KVCDP offers a variety of volunteer opportunities in Kenya
Kenya Voluntary and Community Development Project is an established non-governmental organization operating in Kenya contribute towards poverty alleviation, provision of quality education and health ...
- Tanzania,
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7. Sep 13
How volunteers from abroad can help Tanzania
Lotta, how are you doing? Would you mind introduce yourself and give us an short overview about your volunteer program? Thank you for this interview Jörg. I am Lotta Saiteu, 32, from Tanzania. I ...
- Nepal,
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4. Sep 13
The Nepal Friendship Society makes a difference
The organization Nepal Friendship Society (NFS) offers a variety of voluntary work programs in the central region of Nepal. Volunteer World is interviewing Birendra Poudel, President of NFS, a ...

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