Placement Advice from a Veteran Volunteer Abroad
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
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Who? What? Where? A few tips on choosing an environmental volunteer program.
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The Highs and Lows of Community Life
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
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Living in an isolated community in South Africa has presented a number of unexpected challenges.
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9 Weird and Wonderful Animal Encounters
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
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My most remarkable wildlife experiences volunteering in South Africa.
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Why I'm Volunteering in South Africa
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
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I made a surprising discovery about the country's wildlife and people—and I want to change it.
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Life in the South African Bush
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- Written by: Amelia McKinlay
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I'd never lived outside a city. Now, I live amongst wild animals.
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Why I Travel: Wildlife Conservation in South Africa
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- Written by: Chelsea Schuyler
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Cathy Hue works crazy hours, lives in a little wooden shed and spends three out of four weeks in the bush. She wouldn't trade it for anything.
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Collaring the Painted Wolf
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- Written by: Chelsea Schuyler
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Protecting the endangered African wild dog.
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Collaring the Painted Wolf
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Protecting the endangered African wild dog.
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Backgrounder: Zimbabwe
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- Written by: Verge
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Zimbabwe is a stunning southern African country of sparkling lakes, forested mountains, abundant wildlife and fertile land. Unfortunately, these are not the reasons that the country and its president, Robert Mugabe have been in the news so frequently over the past few years.
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Working Abroad: A Beginners Guide
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- Written by: Susan Griffith
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Anyone with a bit of pluck can find temporary work abroad, says Susan Griffith, author of Work Your Way Around the World. It may not be all glamour, but there are loads of opportunities.
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Opening Dialogue in Tanzania
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- Written by: Tannis Hett and Tom Peacock
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The challenges of beating HIV/AIDS in Africa are enormous—but the spirit of its young people may be even greater.
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Pumpin' the Volume: District Six Records
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- Written by: Andrea Gourgy
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Former development studies student and District Six Records founder, Dave Guenette, has introduced North America to some of Africa's hottest musicians. It's not about charity: it's about music.
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How to Find Casual Work Overseas
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- Written by: Susan Griffith
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Have a budget for six months of travel but want to stay a year? Consider picking up a short-term job abroad.
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