Katie Boyer - Volunteer Abroad Director

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Katie studied public relations at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA and is now working with Go Overseas in the Bay Area. Her experiences with traveling abroad combined with her passion for Latin American culture and community service fuel her writing and creativity. Follow Katie on Twitter: @VolunteeReviews and her Blog.

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Volunteer Abroad Profile: The International Ecotourism Society (TIES)

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) is committed to promoting ecotourism worldwide by connecting conservation, communities and sustainable travel. By creating a network of ecotourism travelers and professionals, TIES has paved the way for the growth of ecotourism.

Volunteer Abroad Profile: Ethical Traveler

Ethical Traveler Modern travelers’ priorities are shifting away from consumerism and more towards having more meaningful experiences abroad.

The Value of Volunteerism: United Nations State of the World’s Volunteerism Report

State of the World’s Volunteerism Report The first United Nations State of the World’s Volunteerism R

Volunteer Abroad Profile: WorldTeach

Volunteer teacher Lisa with her students in Tanzania WorldTeach, a non-profit and non-governmental organization, was formed in 1986 when a group of

Easy Resolutions to Keep the Spirit of Volunteerism Alive

Keeping the spirit of volunteerism alive If you are like most people, the last month has been filled with gluttonous sweets and overindulgent shopping trips.

Five Ways to Continue Volunteering After Returning Home

Continue volunteering at home Most international volunteers come home changed by their experience with a deep passion and connection to their host community.

Volunteering Abroad with OTZMA

Israel is a country that is constantly misunderstood and misrepresented to the rest of the world, but by being a volunteer there one can be giv

Volunteering Abroad for Women’s Rights

According to the Human Rights Watch, “Millions of women throughout the world live in conditions of abject deprivation of, and attacks against, their fundamental human rights for no other reason than that they are women.”

Volunteer Abroad profile: The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST)

Volunteering abroad is a great experience, but even the best intentions of an international traveler can result in problems for a local community if they are not responsible for the effects of their actions and contributions.

The United Nations' International Volunteer Day

December 5, 2011 marks the 26th United Nations’ International Volunteer Day and the tenth anniversary of the UN International Year of Volunteering (IYV+10). International Volunteer Day celebrates and promotes all types of volunteerism.

Volunteering with Mundo Ceiba

I recently finished an internship abroad program with ProWorld in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Volunteer Abroad Profile: SEEtheWild

SEEtheWild is a nonprofit organizations that connect volunteers with community-based wildlife conservation projects around the world.

Harvest Season Around the World

Pumpkins symbolize the harvest season in North America As Thanksgiving approaches in the United States, other cultures and people around the world are cel

Documenting Your Experience: Starting a Volunteer Abroad Blog

Blogging isn’t the only way to document your experiences abroad, but it’s the best option for sharing stories with loved ones back home, marketing your experiences, and including multimedia. Not only is blogging easy to do, but it’s also fun and interactive. Most young international volunteers know their way around social media sites and may even...

Group Trips Versus Individual Trips

Group of volunteers in traditional Peruvian outfits An important aspect of volunteering abroad is the company you keep.

Volunteer Abroad Profile: International Volunteer Programs Association

One of the most difficult parts of volunteering abroad is choosing a program from the countless options. Luckily, the International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) has created a distinguished membership association in order to make it easier for potential volunteers to find accredited international volunteer organizations.

Misconceptions About Volunteering in Mexico

Monte Albán, Oaxaca What do you think about when you think of volunteering in Mexico? You may be surprised to find that many Mexic

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