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17. Aug.

Empowering the future: WindAid’s Commitment to Sustainable Energy
by Aina Martinez

We had the opportunity to sit down with one of our fantastic partner organizations located in the Peruvian highlands, specifically in Trujillo, to learn more about their work providing families in ...
8. Oct 25

Best Places to Volunteer in December [2025]
by Sandy Nguyen

Around the world, December is filled with various kinds of holidays celebrating the respective cultures, religions, and traditions. In addition, it marks the end of the Gregorian calendar. Wouldn’t ...
20. Dec 24

Best Places to Volunteer in March [2025]
by Sandy Nguyen

March walks the fine line between winter and spring. The month starts with cold, windy weather and ends with (hopefully) warmer temperatures. Regardless of the temperature, mid-March marks the ...
24. Oct 24

Best Places to Volunteer in January [2025]
by Sandy Nguyen

Now that the festive holiday celebrations have passed and your usual routines have returned, many of us are hit by the winter blues. Luckily, we might have the perfect antidote to beat the feelings of ...
26. Sep 24

Best Places to Volunteer in November [2024]
by Sandy Nguyen

Have you ever considered traveling abroad in November? You should! Weather-wise, it’s the ideal time. In most countries, the rainy season will end this month and in the Southern Hemisphere, spring ...
7. Aug 24

Best Places to Volunteer in October [2024]
by Sandy Nguyen

Out with the scorching weather and in with the sweater weather, colorful foliage, and delicious seasonal food. At least in the Northern hemisphere. With fall reaching its peak in October, it’s the ...
10. Jan 24

Best Places to Volunteer in April [2025]
by Sandy Nguyen

In April, spring has sprung, flowers are blooming, and temperatures are getting warmer. Small animals that hibernate are slowly waking up and people have successfully fought off the last remnants of ...
8. Dec 23

Best Places to Volunteer in February [2024]
by Sandy Nguyen

After a busy Christmas season, followed by the dreary days in January, you will probably have been bitten by the travel bug and on search for the best places to volunteer in February. If so, we have ...
15. Nov 23

Best Places to Volunteer Abroad in July [Updated for 2025]
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
13. Nov 23

Best Places to Volunteer Abroad in May [Updated 2024]
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
14. Oct 23

Best Places to Volunteer in August [Updated for 2025]
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
18. Sep 23

Best Places to Volunteer in September [2024]
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
23. Aug 23

Interview: Giulia in Kenya - A Solo Female Volunteer
by Catharina Teske

Lay back and take a moment to get into the inspiring journey of Giulia, a fearless solo female volunteer making a difference in Kenya. Discover her story of compassion, courage and connection as she ...
17. Jul 23

Best Places to Volunteer Abroad in June [Updated 2025]
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
28. Jun 23

Shark Volunteer Experience: Florian's Journey in South Africa
by Nicole Gelbart

Dive into Florian's captivating shark conservation volunteer experience in South Africa. Explore their contribution to marine preservation, challenges faced, and personal development. Gain insights ...
4. Apr 23

Best Graduation Gifts for Travel Lovers
by Sandy Nguyen

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 ...
25. Aug 22

Jan's Animal Shelter Experience in Greece
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
7. Jun 22

Top 5 alternatives to volunteer travel
by Maike Schröder

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. In partnership ...
3. Sep 21

How to Volunteer and Travel Mindfully with Health Issues
by Kate Murphy

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 ...
2. Aug 21

Sonja's Volunteer Experience in Nepal
by Sandy Nguyen

Back in January 2016, our former volunteer, Sonja, embarked on an unforgettable adventure in Nepal. Her meaningful trip left such a positive impact on her, so she decided to commemorate her experience ...
28. Apr 21

Deborahs experience in Kenya
by Annika Ruiter

Bordered in the south by the Indian Ocean, the terrain of Kenya is primarily savannas, mountains, and valleys. Typical for another beautiful country in East Africa. You can find many free-roaming ...
14. Dec 20

Top 25 Meaningful Travel Quotes [Updated 2021]
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
7. Dec 20

How to Have an Enriching Experience While Volunteering 🌎
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
25. Jun 20

10 Tips to be a Responsible Traveler
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
8. May 20

How to Volunteer During Covid-19
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
26. Mar 20

How To Prepare for Your Volunteer Adventure during Quarantine
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
12. Mar 20

Why Everyone Should Take a Sabbatical
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
14. Feb 20

How to Save the Leatherback Sea Turtle
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
31. Jan 20

Top 10 Best Places to Volunteer around the World
by Linda Anderson

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, ...
8. Jan 20

4 Ways Social Media will Boost your Social Impact
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
4. Oct 19

Best Tips for Female Solo Travel in India
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
30. Apr 19

5 Volunteer Abroad Mega Trends you've never heard of [2021]
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
19. Apr 19

Reinventing the Internship: The Rise of Experiential Learning
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
2. Jan 18

Top 10 Countries to Volunteer Abroad [Updated for 2026]
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
26. Apr 16

Mouth-Watering Desserts Worldwide
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
8. Mar 16

Best Travel Blogs 2016 Award
by Eva Kirschbaum

Are you always in search of new travel trends and inspiring stories? We are too! That’s why we chose the 10 best travel blogs 2016. Get inspired by first-hand travel experiences, read about useful ...
12. Feb 16

Top 3 Reasons to Volunteer in Africa
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
12. Jan 16

First steps as a volunteer coordinator
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
1. Dec 15

Charity Navigator - NGOs worth donating to
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
2. Sep 15

Making an impact - The advantages of supporting smaller NGO's
by Linda Anderson

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, ...
2. Sep 15

Saying 'Goodbye' - Ella Smyth reflecting on her time with 'Volunteers Peru'
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
17. Jun 15

How I opened my eyes to the unequal access to quality education
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
6. May 15

The conflicts of sexism and gender
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
7. Dec 14

I Left Everything Behind to Live a More Purposeful Life
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
19. Nov 14

Top 5 Fruits You Need to Try
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
24. Apr 14

The Importance of Education as a Development Tool
by Linda Anderson

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 ...
28. Nov 13

Experiences at the Chimpanzee Conservation Center
by Steffi Kohl

Today we had the unique possibility to interview Franny who is a volunteer at the Chimpanzee Conservation Center. This amazing project is organized by WildlifeDirect and focuses on rehabilitating ...
3. Oct 13

Everyday Problems of a Volunteer
by Linda Anderson

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 ...

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