Penny gives tips for volunteers on choosing a volunteer placement and which details one should watch out for. Her tips concern the costs, the location, the facilities as well as the time commitment for the job on the one hand but also your personal skills.
Ella talks about her social project ‘Volunteers Peru’ and explains her thoughts on ethical volunteering abroad and how ‘volunteering’ is very different from ‘voluntourism’. Read about her opinions, why even good intentions can lead to very one-sided benefits and how thoughtful planning can avoid this.
Brad Brasseur compares the pros and cons of the Internet and the role social media plays for the functions and images of NGOs.
Read about his well written portrait as he explains the new risks of manipulation, fraud and greed, but also the incredible potential of modern NGOs, while outlining criteria how to separate the ‘Good’ from the “Bad”.
Tamara Lowe speaks about her experiences in Asia and South America. She compares traveling on these continents on different aspects! But just to tell you upfront! Either way both contintents are worth it!
Today we had the unique possibility to interview George Marsden, who was a volunteer at Sols 24/7. This amazing organization is operating in Malaysia, Cambodia, India, East Timor, and Laos and focuses on providing holistic education programs to urban and rural communities throughout Southeast Asia. Their core program is to provide education in English, IT and Life Skills.
Tamara Lowe explains, why volunteering is such an integral part of her life. There are many ways to contribute and Tammy gives an oversight about all of them.
Tammy Lowe gives an insight into the beauty and unique characters of her 5 favorite countries in Asia. Outlining details, she explains why these countries are a must see, if you plan to go to Asia
Cambodia. What do we truly know of this mysterious country, about the people who live there, the culture and the sights to see? Luckily, our inside-expert Tammy explains the must-doe’s in Cambodia and what you should expect.
Robyn Dahlquist shares the story how her boyfriend’s cousin could receive medical support through the solidarity of friends and family. She portraits the bleak reality of sickness and medical provision in Nicaragua but also elaborates, how love and strong ties can overcome it.
Tamara Lowe, a true volunteering veteran, explains how you should pack your bags the right way. Thereby, what you pack largely depends what kind of work you are going to do and where you will do it. Of course, there is always something one forgets when going on a trip. Make sure it’s something trifle, not something vital.
