Farming in a Foreign Land
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- Written by: Meghan Carron
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Why we're testing our young relationship with a volunteer trip to China.
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Why I Left a "Stable" Job for an Unpaid One Abroad
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- Written by: Roberta Fregolent
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Stability is not a synonym for happiness.
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Trekking In Nepal: When Plans Go Wrong
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Three days from the nearest road, I had no money, no phone and no plan.
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The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Tishely Ortiz
- Category: Work Abroad Blogs
How teaching English abroad changed my perspective on my own privilege.
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Making it Last in Nepal
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
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What does it mean to build for sustainability?
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A Day in the Life of a Development Worker in Honduras
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Building connections between international NGOs and their local beneficiaries.
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Not All Volunteer Placements Are Created Equal
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- Written by: Izabela Wlodarczyk
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How to choose an organization and destination where you can make a lasting impact.
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Donating My Creativity
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- Written by: Saoirse Clohessy
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Photographing for charities in Asia.
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The Thorny Issue of Orphanage Volunteering
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Well-founded criticisms tangle with on-the-ground realities. Should volunteers be part of the mix?
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Humanitarian Aid Work: Who's Helping the Helpers?
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Travel Health
Working in disaster and conflict zones exacts a high mental toll on aid workers. Recognizing the fact would be a good first step.
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The Circle of Healing
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
A program aimed at providing assistance to female survivors of violence is launched in Copán, Honduras.
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Dear Aspiring Overseas Volunteer
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- Written by: Katie Bergman
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Before you pack your bags, there are a few things I need you to know.
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Home Amidst the Ruins
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Daniel begins his placement and learns how mining affects indigenous people.
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Trash Talk in Panama
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- Written by: Caroline Cassard
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A volunteer discovers solving waste problems isn’t as simple as a quick clean-up tutorial.
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Trash Talk in Panama
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A volunteer discovers solving waste problems isn't as simple as a quick clean-up tutorial.
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?
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- Written by: Katie Bergman
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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Should I Volunteer with an Anti-human Trafficking Program?
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Stories of human trafficking survivors stir strong emotions. The desire to help is not a bad one; but the question is, how?
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From the Field Blog: Editors’ Choice
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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From the Field Blog: Editors's Choice
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A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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At the End of Your Bucket List
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Travel Health
What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here’s what you need to know.
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At the End of Your Bucket List
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What happens if you meet your untimely end while abroad? Here's what you need to know.
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Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha
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- Written by: Laurence Braun-Woodbury
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
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Pedro the Jaguar and Other Residents of the Village Padre Cocha
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Walking the ocelot, fending off marauding monkeys and avoiding being eaten. There's never a dull moment for these wildlife refuge volunteers.
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Sea Turtle Sanctuaries: Building a Culture of Conservation in Mexico
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- Written by: Forest Ray
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
In communities suspicious of environmental stewardship, international volunteers and dedicated local conservationists work to shift attitudes and save turtles.
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Sea Turtle Sanctuaries: Building a Culture of Conservation in Mexico
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In communities suspicious of environmental stewardship, international volunteers and dedicated local conservationists work to shift attitudes and save turtles.
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Descending on Honduras
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
As Daniel starts his volunteer placement, he begins to question his role.
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