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Volunteering abroad is sometimes defined as "traveling with a purpose" or "meaningful travel." Many volunteers simply start out as international adventurers and then combine their...
by Tom Marvin
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Ethical Traveler
Modern travelers’ priorities are shifting away from consumerism and more towards having more meaningful experiences abroad. This change is creating more responsible...
by Katie Boyer
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State of the World’s Volunteerism Report
The first United Nations State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR) was published on December 5, 2011, also known as International...
by Katie Boyer
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Volunteer teacher Lisa with her students in Tanzania
WorldTeach, a non-profit and non-governmental organization, was formed in 1986 when a group of Harvard students wanted to help...
by Katie Boyer
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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. The start of the New Year...
by Katie Boyer
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Continue volunteering at home
Most international volunteers come home changed by their experience with a deep passion and connection to their host community. Coming home doesn’t mean...
by Katie Boyer
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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 given the chance to truly and justly learn...
by Katie Boyer
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Imagine sailing around the world on a sailboat!
An isolated island paradise. The sun beaming down on the deck of your yacht. Beer in hand and the toughest decision of the day: trying...
by Greg Norte
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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...
by Katie Boyer
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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...
by Katie Boyer
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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...
by Katie Boyer
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I recently finished an internship abroad program with ProWorld in Oaxaca, Mexico. In Oaxaca, I combined my love of riding bikes with my interest in volunteering, sustainability, and...
by Katie Boyer
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SEEtheWild is a nonprofit organizations that connect volunteers with community-based wildlife conservation projects around the world. SEEtheWild coordinates the trips and give out...
by Katie Boyer
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Pumpkins symbolize the harvest season in North America
As Thanksgiving approaches in the United States, other cultures and people around the world are celebrating the harvest season...
by Katie Boyer
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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...
by Katie Boyer
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Group of volunteers in traditional Peruvian outfits
An important aspect of volunteering abroad is the company you keep. As such, who you go with will greatly impact your trip. There...
by Katie Boyer
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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...
by Katie Boyer
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Monte Albán, Oaxaca
What do you think about when you think of volunteering in Mexico? You may be surprised to find that many Mexican stereotypes and mainstream representations are far...
by Katie Boyer
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Volunteer teachers in Africa
So you’ve considered your motivations for volunteering abroad and looked at possible alternatives—now it’s time to learn more about the different types of...
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Scholarships to help you volunteer abroad
Volunteering abroad can be very pricey. With housing, flights, visas, food, and other expenses, it's easy for volunteering to become even more...
by Sarah Palmer
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Let’s Learn More About ProWorld!
Continuing this month’s volunteer abroad profile theme, I had the chance to interview Richard A. Webb, co-founder of ProWorld. Founded in 1998 in Peru...
by Sarah Palmer
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This week, I interviewed Yvonne Nader Bichara of Voluntrek, a Mexican volunteer organization placing individuals with local nonprofits to help children of low-income families. Founded...
by Sarah Palmer
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Founded in 1998, Global Vision International (GVI) provides internships, volunteer opportunities, training, and direct funding to augment local initiatives by charities, nonprofits,...
by Sarah Palmer
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Have you ever considered that your rubbish could end up as someone else’s home? Follow the trail of your trash to poverty stricken families around the world.
A rubbish truck...
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Founded in December 2000, Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a New Zealand registered charity that places volunteers in the fields of education, environmental conservation, healthcare,...
by Sarah Palmer
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A couple months ago I went out for ice cream with a few friends from work, and as we’re all avid travelers, the conversation inevitably turned to, “Which countries have you visited?”...
by Sarah Palmer
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Founded by Daniel Radcliffe in 2007, IVHQ prides itself on providing affordable, high quality volunteer programs worldwide. Says Daniel, "After leaving university, I was very...
by Sarah Palmer
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Volunteer travel brings myriad opportunities to explore new places, meet diverse people, and get your hands dirty working on a worthy project. So why do many volunteers—in particular,...
by Sarah Palmer
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Based in Pennsylvania, A Broader View was founded in 2007 by Oliver and Sarah Ehlers. Having worked in the travel business for years arranging individual and group tours, the duo...
by Sarah Palmer
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Volunteer and teaching English abroad
Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) is one of the most popular projects volunteers from the United States choose to work on abroad....
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