5 Unexpected Challenges While Volunteering in Rwanda
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- Written by: Megan Lee
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Enough time to recognize it's prickly and complex; not enough time to fully understand it. A short-term volunteer sizes up her placement in Rwanda.
The Real Benefits of Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
As Rebecca's time in India draws to a close, she reflects on what made her volunteer abroad experience worthwhile.
Join the Great Orangutan Project for the absolute adventure of a lifetime!
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Travelling to one of our ‘Great Projects’ is an experience or "taster" of what it would be like to work with animals in exotic locations and immerse yourself responsibly into a meaningful conservation project abroad.
Volunteering Across Faiths
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- Written by: Megan Lee
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
One volunteer shares tips for interacting with Muslim women while volunteering in Tanzania.
Why You Meet the Best People Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Rebecca reflects on the inspiring people she's met while volunteering in India.
The Trouble with Cornfields
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Without a clear path, it's easy to get lost. Vanessa is trying to find her way.
Uneasy Rider
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- Written by: Chelsea Knorr
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
In Tanzania, public transit has its own set of rules.
Travel Arrangements for International Development and Relief Agencies and Volunteers
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Since 1949, Raptim Travel has pioneered humanitarian travel, forging the way for humanitarian organizations to deliver care where it’s needed most.
Great Excavations: Volunteering on Archaeological Sites Worldwide
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- Written by: Steff Green
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
If you have a penchant for the past and don’t mind a bit of dirt under your nails, diggers are in demand.
Packing for a Purpose
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- Written by: Lies Ouwerkerk
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
Before you check your luggage, check out these two organizations that transport much-needed supplies overseas.
Five Things I’ve Learned from Volunteering in India
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Rebecca shares the key skills that you'll need to navigate life in South Asia.
Why I'm Taking An Adult "Gap Year"
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Why Vanessa is leaving behind her apartment, cat and "good job" to volunteer abroad.
Habitat for Humanity - Around the World in 80 Days
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- Written by: Verge Magazine
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
Sign up now and join the Habitat for Humanity Global Village team when it kicks off its 10th anniversary around-the-world-build.
Celebrating Holi in India
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Rebecca discovers the most colourful way to participate in India's iconic festival.
What to Do When Your Volunteer Abroad Program Doesn't Go as Expected
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- Written by: Megan Lee
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
What happens when the reality of your overseas placement doesn't meet expectations?
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer in India
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Ever wonder what it'd be like to volunteer abroad? Rebecca shares a typical day.
Preparing to Volunteer in Africa
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- Written by: Megan Lee
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Five last-minute activities to do before you board your plane.
In Defence of Short-Term Volunteer Abroad Projects
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Travel intelligence
How short-term international volunteers make a huge difference in natural disasters like Cyclone Pam.
My First Day as a Volunteer in India
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
On a day full of potential disasters, Rebecca realizes that she's made the right decision.
Seal of Approval
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- Written by: Mike Land
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
How to make the most of service learning trips.
