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• Saving money while volunteering abroad

  Mon Oct 31, 2011

   "If you would be wealthy, think of saving as well as getting."- Benjamin Franklin. Many volunteers do not go abroad with an aim of over spending their hard earned cash, for many it is a chance to give back to society and many a case to those less fortunate than themselves. As much as o…  Read More

• Volunteer in Africa

  Fri Aug 26, 2011

  “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Mark Twain. Most volunteers who go abroad, like to volunteer in places where they feel they can make a difference. This is what makes volunteering abroad a noble choice for many. Apart from volunteer work, t…  Read More

• Choosing a Volunteer Abroad Program

  Thu Aug 18, 2011

  “It’s easy to make a buck; it’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” – Tom Brokaw. There are many volunteer opportunities out there for anyone interested in doing volunteer work, more so abroad. Where as some people go into the volunteer world for just the simple exp…  Read More

• Volunteer Abroad and Vaccination

  Thu Aug 11, 2011

  “Vaccination is the medical sacrament corresponding to baptism.” - Samuel Butler. No one likes to fall ill when travelling, be it for volunteer work, but more so if you are taking a trip as a tourist. The risk for catching disease is increased when travelling to another continent…  Read More

• Volunteer Abroad Crimes

  Wed Aug 10, 2011

  “Fear follows crime and is its punishment.” Voltaire. Choosing to be a volunteer is a noble choice for many. There is a lot of good that comes from volunteer work, but sometimes we have a few volunteers who for lack of a better term find themselves falling through the cracks and …  Read More

• Volunteer Abroad Online Fundraising

  Sun Aug 07, 2011

  “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.”- Winston Churchill. Fundraising is a concept that is not strange to many of us; it’s basically a form of raising money towards a given cause.  There are newer more popular ways coming up which a voluntee…  Read More

• Volunteer Abroad Packing Tips

  Fri Jul 29, 2011

  “I'm very strict with my packing and have everything in its right place. I never change a rule. I hardly use anything in the hotel room. I wheel my own wardrobe in and that's it.” - Charlie Watts. How you pack when you leave home for volunteer work, will determine how you get off…  Read More

• Documenting Your Volunteer Abroad Experience

  Sun Jul 24, 2011

  “I never kept a diary, but I wrote detailed notes of my travels.”- David Rockefeller. Your volunteer experience abroad, makes up part of your life as an individual; it basically shapes who you are at the present. Most volunteers change their outlook towards life after spending some ti…  Read More

• Volunteering Abroad in The Movies

  Fri Jul 22, 2011

  “Everybody's a filmmaker today.” -John Milius. Many willing volunteers for any project often lack the complete picture of what exactly is in store for them when they leave and what they are going do. Well if you are in any of these categories then volunteer movies and documentaries…  Read More

• Tips For Your First Volunteer Abroad Trip

  Tue Jul 19, 2011

  There is a first time for everything, most people are nervous the first time they leave their home towns or cities for a different country. You have to leave your support system behind, which includes your family and friends. Instead you are headed to a destination that shares possibly a totally …  Read More

• Reasons To Love Volunteering Abroad

  Tue Jul 05, 2011

  “I've seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives.” ~Tracy Chapman. For many people the drive to volunteer either in their home country or abroad is usually from a personal view point. It most likely stems from personal experiences which move the …  Read More

• Gestures To Be Aware Of While Volunteering Abroad

  Wed Jun 29, 2011

  “Words represent your intellect. The sound, gesture and movement represent your feelings.” – Patricia Fripp. Many people consider the spoken word as the main mode of communication around the world. We forget that non verbal communication also forms a large part of what…  Read More

• Fundraising and Volunteering Abroad

  Sat Jun 25, 2011

  “Donors don't give to institutions. They invest in ideas and people in whom they believe.” - G.T. Smith. Volunteering abroad can be expensive to the individual; most people use their own money to cover expenses while they volunteer in a foreign country. Especially, if you want to volu…  Read More

• Volunteering Abroad: Corporate Social Responsibility

  Wed Jun 22, 2011

  More and more corporations are starting to engage in international volunteer programs, they are doing this as part of their corporate social responsibility efforts. Corporate responsibility helps to align organizations business operations with social values. Volunteering abroad as a part of your …  Read More

• Volunteer Visa in Ecuador

  Thu Jun 16, 2011

  Obtaining a volunteer visa is one of the sure ways to avoid getting fined or deported for not having the proper paper work to be in a country. For instance in Ecuador if you over stay say with a tourist visa, even for one day then you stand a chance of paying an outright $ 200 in fines, and if yo…  Read More

• Volunteer Visa in India

  Sat Jun 11, 2011

  India has many new visa regulations, the most recent having been released in 2010. Most countries are not strict when it comes to volunteer visas, and in some cases you may be allowed to use a tourist or entry visa to do your volunteer work for a short period of time as you make preparations to g…  Read More

• Volunteer Visa in Ghana

  Fri Jun 10, 2011

  Going abroad to another country to do volunteer work is a humble undertaking for the individual. Your volunteer work in another country needs to be legal in order to avoid any complications that may lead to your stay during your volunteer experience getting cut short by the government.  Ther…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad work permit in Kenya

  Mon Jun 06, 2011

  When planning to do volunteer work anywhere around the world you need to ensure that whatever you are doing is legal. For it to be legal then you need to obtain the required visa and work permit. The requirement here is confirming the reason and duration of your visit and in some cases where requ…  Read More

• Volunteering abroad in a Hindu community

  Wed Jun 01, 2011

  "The sun and the moon, the Lord created like the suns and the moons of previous cycles." Religion is the driving force behind many communities; it is common practice for people to have a prayer meeting before they begin any meaning full project in their lives. In some cases we find people who sa…  Read More

• Volunteering abroad in a Muslim community

  Mon May 30, 2011

  “All people hope Islam helps everything in life. Islam will make jobs. Islam will make freedom. Islam will make everything”- Ahmed Ali. Islam, it is the second largest religion in the world at the moment, boasting around 1.5 billion followers. Muslims are known to be very strict follo…  Read More

• Volunteering abroad in a Christian community

  Sun May 29, 2011

  Volunteering in a place where you share the religious beliefs of the locals can make your volunteer experience that much more fulfilling and easier, for both to you and the locals. Here you will rarely find yourself in a situation where you may act in a way that is offensive to the religious beli…  Read More

• Volunteer in Uganda

  Tue May 24, 2011

  Popularly referred to as the pearl of Africa, Uganda is a landlocked country with its capital city in Kampala. The country is located in East Africa, and borders Kenya to the east, Sudan to the north, the democratic republic of conge to the west, Rwanda to the south west and Tanzania to the south…  Read More

• Celebrities who volunteer abroad

  Sat May 21, 2011

  "Americans, Irish people, are good at charity. We like to give, and we give a lot, even those who can't afford it. But justice is a higher standard." Bono Quotes. All human beings feel the urge to act in a humanitarian capacity at least once in their lives; many people feel the noble urge to give…  Read More

• Volunteering abroad: fitness first

  Tue May 17, 2011

  A major concern for many volunteers abroad is that they may fail to keep fit while they are in a foreign country; a lot of concerns come into focus in a different environment, top of the list being climate change. Once a person is used to exercising and keeping fit in a new climate, it takes a wh…  Read More

• Volunteer in Ecuador

  Thu May 12, 2011

  Ecuador is located in the continent of South America, where it borders the Pacific Ocean at the equator, in between Colombia and Peru. With its capital at Quinto, Ecuador boasts an estimated population of 14 million persons, who are mostly a mixture of Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) and Ame…  Read More

• Free travel apps for the international volunteer

  Tue May 10, 2011

  Many travelers are used to a number of applications that come with their cell phones; however there are a good number of volunteers and travelers who have taken to using the Iphone and android phones on their trips. These phones have the advantage of coming with a number of new travel application…  Read More

• Honeymooning while volunteering abroad

  Sat May 07, 2011

  Research has it that this is a growing trend among newlywed couples in this day. Newlyweds do not want their honeymoon to be a simple self centered holiday, as it was during the older more traditional days. More and more couples are carrying out their marriage ceremonies abroad; this scenario lea…  Read More

• Impact of volunteering abroad on the community

  Wed Apr 27, 2011

  “I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.” ~William Shakespeare. When you are volunteering abroad, you do so for several reasons, some may be personal, while some may be career oriented. However a volunteer usually has an immense impact on the local community you are worki…  Read More

• What to do if robbed while volunteering abroad

  Mon Apr 25, 2011

  Being a victim of a robbery can be very traumatising to anyone, the situation can be made worse if you are in a foreign country. Many people get caught off guard in such a situation, and in most cases you don’t know what to do first. If you are in shock, you may find yourself not knowing wh…  Read More

• Eating healthy foods while volunteering abroad

  Fri Apr 22, 2011

  “I enjoy spending time at home or going out for a quiet meal in a restaurant.”- Jamie Redknap. While one is volunteering you need to be full of energy, to give you the endurance and strength to get through the day, especially in a foreign country. Many a time you will find that a volu…  Read More

• Volunteering abroad during the Easter holiday

  Tue Apr 19, 2011

  “Easter is the demonstration of God that life is essentially spiritual and timeless.”  ~Charles M. Crowe. Easter is considered as one of those times  of the year when giving to the less fortunate is seen as the best spiritual sacrifice one can make, mainly for those who beli…  Read More

• What to do if you are arrested while volunteering abroad

  Mon Apr 18, 2011

  “You can be arrested and not charged. You can be arrested and have no right to counsel.”- Harry Belafonte. When volunteering abroad, your biggest hope is that nothing goes wrong during your experience while in a foreign country, but as fate would have it things can often go wrong, and…  Read More

• 5 questions you must ask yourself before volunteering abroad

  Sat Apr 16, 2011

  Volunteering, especially volunteering abroad, is one of those life changing experiences an individual can go through, it can form some of the best moments of one’s life or the worst, and so before a person commits themselves to volunteering abroad, there are a few things you need to ask yours…  Read More

• Cultural greetings while volunteering in South America

  Wed Apr 13, 2011

  South America is a fairly smaller continent than the other places we have looked at before; this presents a fair advantage to any volunteers planning to offer their services in this part of the world. It is an advantage in that most countries in this region use Spanish as their national language.…  Read More

• Cultural greetings while volunteering in Europe

  Tue Apr 12, 2011

  Amongst both men and women in Europe, the most common form of greeting is the handshake, it may be a different form of handshake in different areas for example in Germany or England, but in a formal  setting  you can never go wrong with a firm handshake  for a brief moment before y…  Read More

• Cultural greetings while volunteering in Asia and the Middle East

  Mon Apr 11, 2011

  “How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountain” – John Muir. We have looked at cultural greetings while in other places around the world, but in Asia and the Middle East, it all becomes a bit trickier. First and most importantly, remember that when in Asia you cannot assume…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad: pre-trip planning

  Thu Apr 07, 2011

  There are around 1.6 million volunteers who have left home to go and volunteer in different parts of the world. Some of them planned as early as two years in advance on when they are going to volunteer and what they would do. While for some of them it took less than two weeks to plan and leave ho…  Read More

• 5 things to know before hosting an international volunteer

  Mon Apr 04, 2011

  “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” - Robert Frost quotes  There are many people out there who love meeting new friends and making connections. They don’t get satisfied with meeting only people of their area and sometimes they choo…  Read More

• Top 5 tips how to make friends while volunteering abroad

  Thu Mar 31, 2011

  “God and angels don't get paid even though theirs is some of the most important work around.  Ditto for volunteers.”  ~Cherishe Archer. Some of the fears for volunteers when they are going abroad are whether they will be able to make friends. Some fear they may be too differ…  Read More

• Dealing with culture shock while volunteering abroad

  Mon Mar 28, 2011

  “Service to a just cause rewards the worker with more real happiness and satisfaction than any other venture of life.” - Carrie Chapman Catt. Culture shock is defined as pronounced reaction to the psychological disorientation most people experience when they move for an extended perio…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad: Finding a cause

  Tue Mar 08, 2011

  There are many issues that affect the world today. Some of these issues are easily solved while others might take more time to solve. Solving issues that affect the world is one of the major factors in the reason why volunteers go abroad. While there are volunteers who have seen the plight of man…  Read More

• A day in the life of an international volunteer

  Thu Mar 03, 2011

  Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls.  ~David Thomas. There is no typical day in the life of a volunteer who is abroad but there are some similarities. Many volunteers have different schedules or itineraries when they are working abroad. The schedu…  Read More

• Financial benefits of volunteering abroad

  Sun Feb 27, 2011

  “One can pay back the loan of gold, but one dies forever in debt to those who are kind.”  ~Malayan Proverb. Volunteering is a selfless act and by definition it means the practice of people working on behalf of others or a particular cause without payment for their time and servic…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad rights

  Thu Feb 24, 2011

  “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.”  ~Oscar Wilde Volunteers who are working abroad are entitled rights and responsibilities. Irrespective of the type of volunteer work being done, the volunteers have rights that should be followed. These r…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad organizations review

  Sun Feb 20, 2011

  “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”  ~Elizabeth Andrew. There are so many organizations out there that a volunteer can choose to use. It sometimes gets hard to choose which organization to use and to find reviews about the organization the vol…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad testimonials

  Thu Feb 17, 2011

  “It's easy to make a buck.  It's a lot tougher to make a difference.” ~Tom Brokaw This article/blog is dedicated to past international volunteers who have gone abroad. It is a testament to their work in various third world countries. It is also a brief glimpse of their lives whil…  Read More

• Volunteering abroad and Relationships

  Sun Feb 13, 2011

  “Distance doesn't matter if you really love the person, what matters most is your honesty and trust for that relationship to work out” - Trish. The second international holiday celebrated after New Year is Valentine’s Day.  History has it that Valentine’s Day came fro…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad emergency evacuation

  Thu Feb 10, 2011

  “I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.”  ~William Shakespeare. In the last few weeks, there have been violent protests in different countries. The protests have been mainly political. The first was the failed elections in Ivory Coast, followed by violence in Haiti,…  Read More

• Volunteering abroad and travel warnings

  Sun Feb 06, 2011

  “Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.”  ~Author Unknown. Since the beginning of this year, there have been political and natural problems in a number of countries. The problems have been spread throughout the globe. First there was unrest in Ivory Coast due to…  Read More

• The cost of volunteering abroad

  Wed Feb 02, 2011

  “Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.”  ~Sherry Anderson. In spite of the fact that volunteering means giving up time and energy to help someone else in need volunteering abroad is not free. Wherever you want to go, from helping…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad associations

  Sun Jan 30, 2011

  “The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.”  ~Terri Guillemets. There are many organizations that plan volunteer vacations for travelers.  They are numbered in their hundreds and many travelers wonder whether the organization they are going to use is a scam or …  Read More

• Dealing with depression while volunteering abroad

  Wed Jan 26, 2011

  "Every human being is important and all human beings owe something to their fellow inhabitants of this planet." -- Wallace Campbell. While doing volunteer work in the host countries, there are times when volunteers get depressed, or have a down day, they get into funk or just have one o…  Read More

• Volunteering abroad, harm or good

  Sun Jan 23, 2011

  “If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever." – Kofi Annan. Volunteering abroad is becoming a huge industry being currently valued at $ 2.6 billion with an approximate 1.6 million…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad scams

  Thu Jan 20, 2011

  "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" ~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteers who are abroad like other travelers are bound to fall victim of scams. There are people who are out there looking for ways to take advantage of unsuspecting travelers. They come…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad 2011 summer flight deals

  Sun Jan 16, 2011

  “Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls.” ~David Thomas. 2011 is the year of the volunteer. Airline fare is a big part in planning for volunteering abroad. After the volunteer has picked a project and country to go and work in the next thing t…  Read More

• Top 5 things international volunteers miss about home

  Wed Jan 12, 2011

  “When you’re safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you are having an adventure you wish you were safe at home” – Thornton Wilder. After staying for some period of time volunteers start to miss home. Even though they are used to the environment they are i…  Read More

• 5 emotions felt by volunteers before going abroad

  Sun Jan 09, 2011

  Life’s more persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?” ~Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Many people who are preparing for a long period of time get excited and are looking forward to traveling. After great planning and researching the volunteer is ready to go …  Read More

• Top 4 Volunteer abroad books

  Thu Jan 06, 2011

  “No matter how big and powerful government gets, and the many services it provides, it can never take the place of volunteers.”- Ronald Reagan.  Volunteering abroad is an endeavor that changes the lives of the volunteers as well as the lives of those being helped. As volunteer, e…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad New Year’s resolution

  Sun Jan 02, 2011

  A New Year’s resolution is a commitment to that an individual makes to a personal goal, target, project or reforming a habit. As the New Year begins many people have already made New Year’s resolutions and they are hoping to keep them throughout the year. The most common resolutions m…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad Christmas gifts

  Wed Dec 15, 2010

  The holiday season is upon us yet again. It’s the season to be merry and jolly. The only time in the year where festive lights are put all over home. The season for drinking eggnog, hanging mistletoes and playing Santa Claus. Christmas is the biggest holiday celebrated in most parts of the …  Read More

• How to overcome home sickness while volunteering abroad

  Sun Dec 12, 2010

  Home sickness is defined as distress caused by separation from a specific home environment. Students who join universities and colleges or those who go abroad are affected by homesickness. As they are exposed to different environments and new people they are sometimes overcome by homesickness. So…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad travel money

  Wed Dec 08, 2010

  Volunteers who are planning to go abroad have a lot to plan for. In their planning they will also plan for how they will be using their money. There are various ways of using money while the international volunteers are abroad. The various methods are through cash, travelers cheque, credit card, …  Read More

• Volunteering abroad myths

  Sun Dec 05, 2010

  There many perceived myths that keep potential volunteers from going abroad. The main myths that keep people from volunteering abroad are its too expensive; the volunteers are either too old or too young; the volunteer programs are too long; is it safe and they are making a mistake. Most of the v…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad Awards

  Thu Dec 02, 2010

  There are various awards given to international volunteers to recognize their contribution. These awards are given to volunteers who have done work that has the hugest impact in the organization they are working in. Also these awards recognize the various projects that give back the most to the s…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad programs for teens

  Sun Nov 28, 2010

  There are teens who want to give back to the society and some want to travel abroad to help those with needs. Teens who want to volunteer abroad could be the age of 13 to 19 years. Teens bring incredible energy and enthusiasm to the volunteer programs. There are many volunteer abroad programs whi…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad victims of crime

  Thu Nov 25, 2010

  An individual will never be a hundred percent safe from crime or targets for a crime. Some places are safer than others but crime is present everywhere. The perpetrators of the crimes could be the local people or fellow volunteers and sometimes the victims themselves. Crime against people is equa…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad accommodation

  Sun Nov 21, 2010

  Accommodation, where to stay, makes or breaks a good holiday or stay in a foreign place. Travelers who rush into picking a place to stay normally end up regretting because of not choosing carefully. As an international volunteer going abroad s/he should plan on where they will stay. On choosing o…  Read More

• Family volunteering abroad tips

  Thu Nov 18, 2010

  Families who take vacations together are added meaning to their holidays by adding volunteering to the vacation. The family volunteering abroad could be made up of children, teens, young adults and grandparents. Family volunteer abroad work includes: construction projects, orphanage programs, con…  Read More

• Choosing the best time to volunteer abroad

  Mon Nov 15, 2010

  One overlooked item when planning to volunteer abroad is time. Many volunteers look at project location, program, project duration and cost. Many of them don’t factor in the best time to of the year to volunteer abroad. As with travelling abroad, time of the year to volunteer overseas is in…  Read More

• During this time volunteers are working abroad they are could fall sick. There are various diseases that can affect many of the volunteers. The diseases that affect them depend on the place, season and climate, unhygienic places, environment, and sus

  Thu Nov 11, 2010

  During this time volunteers are working abroad they are could fall sick. There are various diseases that can affect many of the volunteers. The diseases that affect them depend on the place, season and climate, unhygienic places, environment, and susceptibility to them.  Fortunately most of …  Read More

• Grownups volunteering abroad

  Mon Nov 08, 2010

  The idea of travelling to another country and avoiding the tourist areas to live with the local people fascinates many grownup travelers. Many grownups who volunteer abroad include boomers, expatriates and retirees. Their reasons to volunteer abroad differ greatly to the younger international vol…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad cons

  Thu Nov 04, 2010

  Combining volunteering and tourism to have voluntourism gives a traveler to enjoy their holiday longer and make it more fruitful. Traditional tourism is where a tourist or a traveler goes to a beach, safari, and hotel. Volunteering abroad involves going to another country to help the local commun…  Read More

• Obstacles to volunteering abroad

  Mon Nov 01, 2010

  Many people want to travel and volunteer abroad. It is their dream to go, see and experience the world. Most of the potential international volunteers don’t leave home because of the obstacles they see. As they start planning their dream vacation to volunteer abroad, or gap year, round the …  Read More

• Reasons to volunteer abroad when you are young

  Thu Oct 28, 2010

  The largest percentages of international volunteers are young volunteers. Their age range varies between 18 to 40 years. There are also older international volunteers but the number of younger ones is on the rise. One misconception people have is that they are too young to go abroad and volunteer…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad safety tips for female volunteers

  Mon Oct 25, 2010

  Safety is a concern for many people who travel abroad. There is always a risk that something could happen to the traveler while they are abroad. Male volunteers are not safe while they abroad but female volunteers are more at risk than them. Due to their small stature (smaller than the average male…  Read More

• Lessons learnt while volunteering abroad

  Thu Oct 21, 2010

  “You are not in Kansas anymore.” Is a famous quote from the story the wizard of Oz. It’s the same feeling most international volunteers feel when they are volunteering abroad. However much a person has travelled and places a person has been to, there are always new experiences a…  Read More

• Making money while volunteering abroad

  Mon Oct 18, 2010

  Travelers who are abroad for lengthy periods of time think only of how much they are going to spend. International volunteers, gap year individuals, career breaks, and students who are abroad; all budget for the length of their stay. They plan to spend as little as possible so that to make sure t…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad advice

  Thu Oct 14, 2010

  Traveling is a disease that is not easy to cure; some say it’s caused by being bitten by a travel bug. Travelers could be those who are going to: volunteer abroad; gap year; study abroad; intern abroad; tourist abroad; career break and boomers abroad. Many of the travelers especially those …  Read More

• 5 tips for a volunteer abroad homestay

  Mon Oct 11, 2010

  A homestay is whereby a host family offers a guest, a private room or space at an affordable cost for a period of time. Most of the guests at homestays are international students, foreign exchange students, and internships relocations, international scholars, landed immigrants, international volu…  Read More

• 5 Mistakes to avoid while volunteering abroad

  Thu Oct 07, 2010

  Foreigners make mistakes while abroad, but each country is different and mistakes are not regarded as the same. While we are all human and we make mistakes most of the time, there are some mistakes that we can avoid. There are some mistakes although done subconsciously should be avoided as it aff…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad transportation

  Mon Oct 04, 2010 1 Comment

  It is important to consider means of transportation and commuting when planning your volunteer abroad trip.  There are various means of transport available depending on the country in which you are going.  You could travel by road, rail, ship or plane, depending on the location of your …  Read More

• Volunteer abroad Organizations

  Thu Sep 30, 2010

  There are a number of organizations that provide volunteer travel services. These volunteer service organizations could be for profit and not for profit. There is no big difference between the two, unless you live in the USA where your trip could be tax deductable. Most of the organizations provi…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad Advice for parents

  Mon Sep 27, 2010

  Many young adults are opting to take a gap year or volunteer abroad vacation for a period of time. With these vacations the children stay for a minimum of one week to three years depending on how they have planed their trip. As a result many parents these days are faced with the dilemma of lettin…  Read More

• Volunteering with Children

  Thu Sep 23, 2010

  Working with kids is one of the most fulfilling jobs that are available. When you work with kids you will have the opportunity to shape the life of a child. The influence that you will have on a child will last forever. The small things you do to kids as a favor have a huge impact on their lives.…  Read More

• Volunteer Abroad Career benefits

  Thu Sep 16, 2010

  Many people view volunteering as a waste of time and money. Especially volunteering abroad since there are very few opportunities whereby you can volunteer abroad for free. When you choose to volunteer abroad, you will spend money because most volunteer service organizations charge from as little…  Read More

• Volunteer in Africa

  Thu Sep 09, 2010

  Volunteering in Africa is a new trend that is rising in the world. Many people are looking to Africa and find ways to help the local communities. Volunteering in Africa provides a host of new opportunities and challenges to whomever who wants to volunteer abroad. Africa is the second largest cont…  Read More

• Choosing Volunteer abroad organizations

  Tue Aug 24, 2010

  There are many opportunities that are available for those who want to volunteer abroad. When you type volunteer abroad on Google you are get around 481,000 results and on yahoo it’s about 21,600,000. There are about 270 organizations or more which provide volunteer abroad programs…  Read More

• Why pay to Volunteer Abroad

  Wed Aug 11, 2010

  “Why pay to volunteer abroad?” this is a common question asked by those who want to go and volunteer abroad. As a volunteer it means giving your time and energy to some project or to someone for free. Also when you are volunteering it means you are giving up your earning potential by …  Read More

• Volunteer abroad diseases

  Sun Aug 08, 2010

  There are various diseases and infections we could attract while we are travelling abroad during our holiday. We could contract diseases because of the different climate, environment, presence of insects, eating in less sanitary places, less hygienic facilities, joining in risky behaviors and bei…  Read More

• Volunteer Abroad Cultural Experience

  Thu Aug 05, 2010

  Culture has various meanings depending on the context it is put in, for example culture can be said to be excellence of taste in the fine arts and humanities, also known as high culture; or An integrated pattern of human knowledge, belief, and behavior that depends upon the ca…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad programs

  Mon Aug 02, 2010

  Volunteer work means giving your time and energy to work in a project without payment. The programs of the volunteer work are made by the organization in which you are going to volunteer in. Most of the volunteer abroad programs are flexible. As you will be putting in your time, energy and someti…  Read More

• Volunteer Abroad Code of conduct

  Thu Jul 29, 2010

  Codes of conduct or acceptable behavior are rules and regulations outlining the responsibilities of or proper practices for an individual or organization. Everywhere we go we are imposed on a certain code of conduct, it could be in school where we are told no running in the corridors, at work whe…  Read More

• Volunteer Abroad expenses

  Mon Jul 26, 2010

  Travelling abroad is one of those things that you can’t do once and be satisfied. Travelling abroad whether it is for you holiday, career break, volunteer abroad or intern abroad is fun. When you are budgeting for you volunteer, intern gap year and tourist holiday here are things you should…  Read More

• Saving money tips while abroad

  Mon Jul 19, 2010

  Spending money wisely is one of the biggest things we all worry about. We are told not to spend more money than we earn. If you earn $ 2,000 a month you shouldn’t be spending $ 2,500 during that month. But it is easier said than done, we might pass by a shop and start buying things on impul…  Read More

• How to fit into a new culture

  Thu Jul 15, 2010

  When many of us go to a different place we sometimes find it difficult to fit in. A different place can be another part of town with your relatives. It could also be going to college, University, summer camp or a different work place. There are some of us who are lucky and have great personalitie…  Read More

• 5 Must Haves for your volunteerIntern and gap year trip

  Mon Jul 12, 2010

  When you are off to your long and exciting trip abroad, there are some important things you should carry with you. These things are essential to make you be able to enjoy your vacation. These things are useful for international volunteer s, gap years, international interns and tourists. They are …  Read More

• Home stay

  Mon Jul 05, 2010

   Imagine you visit a country and you have such a great experience you fall in love with the place. But you have to contend with hotel fees or hostel fees. As a foreigner the expenses will become too much at some point. Then you wish you had a cheaper place to stay to extend your holiday or y…  Read More

• Volunteer Abroad Travel insurance

  Mon Sep 20, 2010

  You will need travel insurance when you plan to volunteer abroad. Most companies that organize travel trips insist or recommend you having travel insurance. Travel insurance is an insurance that is intended to cover medical expenses, financial and other losses incurred while travelling. Travel in…  Read More

• Choosing the right volunteer abroad program

  Thu Sep 02, 2010

  Travelling is a passion to some while others do it to get away from their routine. Volunteer travel is a more rewarding experience if you want to do more sitting in a hotel and seeing museums and animals. Volunteering abroad is a life changing experience for anyone who does it, whether you are in…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad training and orientation

  Mon Sep 06, 2010

  Training and orientation programs are meant to give you an idea of the work you will be doing and what you will expect to get. Volunteer abroad training and orientation programs are unique in that they prepare you for the life you expect in the country you are going to. The programs give you a gl…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad teaching

  Mon Sep 13, 2010

  A teacher is a person who facilitates education or provides schooling for students. The science of teaching is pedagogy, whereby teachers get professional qualifications for teaching. When you volunteer abroad as a teacher, many organizations provide you with TEFL (teaching English as a foreign l…  Read More

• Things to Consider before your volunteer trip and gap year

  Mon Jul 05, 2010

  Before you leave home for your vacation or your trip to help and change humanity. Here are things you should look into to make sure you are not caught unawares. For inexperienced travelers these are very important and should not be taken lightly. As an experienced traveler you know some of these …  Read More

• How to effectively volunteer abroad

  Mon Jul 05, 2010

  Volunteering is a fun, fulfilling and engaging. It’s not meant to long, tedious boring and tiring. The work that volunteers do is important. The volunteers are not meant to take over the work of the paid staff. The volunteers are only there to help and they are given work that is not meant …  Read More

• Cultural tourism

  Mon Jul 05, 2010

  Am really excited about today’s topic, I have been dying to write as soon as I got to my laptop. I was busy somewhere (I will get to it relax) and now am back to my laptop. I have switched it on, why does it ask me for my password, it doesn’t know today am in a hurry ok here goes z***…  Read More

• Volunteer abroad Fund raising tips

  Mon Jul 05, 2010

  Deciding to volunteer or intern abroad is a great and sometimes expensive. The cost of travelling around the world is expensive. To work with the major organizations like Volunteer Capital Centre and you want to volunteer for them. Many of the programs offered are affordable but there are other c…  Read More

• Benefits of volunteering abroad

  Thu Jul 08, 2010

  Volunteering in the dictionary is defined as the practice of people working on behalf of others or a particular cause without payment for their time and service. To some this may seem as work or hard labor and many people tend to avoid volunteering. There are many benefits to volunteering or giving…  Read More