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 ...
So you’re ready to volunteer abroad. You’ve got your flights booked, and travel insurance sorted, but there’s one problem. What on earth to pack when volunteering abroad? Don’t worry, we’ve ...
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 ...
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, ...
You, as a new volunteer, just arrived to your new home: A culture with different customs, people, languages, food, and much more- wow, now there is suddenly so much new to discover! Your adrenaline ...
Graduating high school or college is an exciting accomplishment in every student’s life! This huge milestone should be celebrated to the fullest!
It is common for graduates to travel abroad ...
If you have been doing some research on volunteering opportunities already, you’ll probably have noticed the great variety there is in terms of duration requirements. Some volunteer jobs only ...
You are unsure if you want to do a volunteer project right now? But your plan to travel consciously and sustainably is set? Then take a look at the amazing adventure tours of TourRadar.
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For most of us, traveling abroad is a time that we associate with relaxation, fun exploration, new discoveries and a welcome change to our daily lives. However, for those afflicted with minor to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Volunteering is a great experience and a good way to give something back while travelling. That’s why more and more people decide to volunteer abroad and support a good cause. There’s only one ...
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 ...
You’re willing to contribute to a better cause by volunteering abroad and after browsing through various programs you start asking yourself: Why do organisations charge program fees? Why do ...
Take your chance as a volunteer in community development and make a contribution towards the improvement of rural communities. You are an active, fully motivated person, who likes a challenge? ...
You work in the medical field or intend to study a medical related subject? Take your chance to get some knowledge ahead or improve your medical skills by becoming a volunteer in health services.
Due ...
You are an adventurous person, who loves being outdoors and is curious about ways to face environmental issues? Become a volunteer in environment and take the chance to contribute to the protection of ...
Would you like to spend some time abroad doing something that matters? You know that you have the talent and the capacity to work with children, adults, or people with different abilities? Then, you ...
You’re interested in veterinary medicine, zoology or are you driven by your deep love for animals? How about combining your fascination with the opportunity to make a difference to those in ...
With the outbreak of the Zika virus in South America and its current spread, many people are concerned about the safety in these areas. This applies to people interested in traveling to and within ...
Do you daydream of your volunteer experience in the rhythm of merengue and bachata against a backdrop of succulent greenery and turquoise water? Then volunteering in the Dominican Republic will be ...
Volunteering abroad, exploring new countries and travelling through remote areas can leave quite a hole in your pocket. Curious about ways to patch this hole in advance? This article provides you with ...
Going abroad to work as a volunteer is a big decision, and if you decide to take this step, you’ll want to make sure that the organisation you are travelling and working with, is a responsible ...
The story of how I decided to do volunteer work abroad, started shortly after I graduated from University. I was unsure about what I wanted to do, but I knew that I didn’t want to continue studying ...
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 ...
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 ...
“Why should I pay to volunteer abroad?“ This is the first - and legitimate - question that I am asked when I talk about volunteering abroad. “Where does the money go? Why do I have to pay to do ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ..
So you’ve decided you want to volunteer abroad: Fantastic!
Perhaps, you’ve started doing some research into organizations, costs, locations, and assignments. There’s a lot of information to ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
