Guides

How to motivate students as a volunteer teacher abroad

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Away from traditional teaching to critical thinking. Intelligence is not always about the ability to remember and repeat facts, but to understand how to apply skills to real life situation. Read how Helping Overcome Obstacles Peru (HOOP) supports eduaction and critical thinking.

Volunteering – Making it Mutual

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You think that volunteering might be a good thing to do? You’re right – it is a good thing to do, most of all for you – the volunteer. Read about the benefits of volunteering and why volunteers need to be prepared!

Pestering Parents – How to get your folks on-board with your travel plans

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Parents sometimes just don’t understand why we do what we do, why we fly to distant countries and volunteer our time for free. β€œNow is the time to focus on your career!” If this sounds all too familiar to you, then you should read this article about pestering parents and how to get your family on-board with your travel plans!

Tips and Tricks how to raise funds for a nonprofit organization

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Fundraising is an integral part of volunteering because a lot of social projects depend on funds to cover their ongoing costs. Read how you can raise funds for non-profit organizations and how you can make a difference with your work and your motivation to help in any manner.

Things You Should Know When Volunteering With Children

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Volunteering with children always have a great responsibility and that’s why volunteers should be qualified and informed about how to interact with children. Read the following tips and be prepared for your meaningful work with children.

Concerns about an Ebola Outbreak in Ghana

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You are a passionate traveler and adventurer and you are not afraid of new challenges? But there is this one dangerous things that humans can not stop and which is stronger than anything else. Fatal Diseases. Read more about Ebola and it’s consequences. How to confront yourself with the disease and how to make informed responsible decisions.

Why you should volunteer in Peru

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Peru is a beautiful, fascinating and diverse country with great food, friendly people and lots to do, perhaps too much! Read why you should volunteer in Peru and you’ll be ready to pack your bag!