A Day in the Life of an International Volunteer in Peru
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- Written by: Leah Davidson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Think you've got a busy day? Wait until you read about Leah's average day volunteering in South America.
Redefining "Grassroots" Development in Uganda
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Trina looks beyond the international development buzzwords.
Coming Home from Ghana
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- Written by: Kayla Kozan
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The toll of six months spent abroad.
Five Highlights Volunteering in Peru
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- Written by: Leah Davidson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Making the most of a summer overseas.
Lessons on "Development" in Uganda
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- Written by: Trina Moyles
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Trina learns the true meaning of the phrase "no hurry in Africa."
Buying a One-Way Ticket to Tanzania
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- Written by: Alyssa McDonald
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
I ask myself if I am crazy on a daily basis. I am buying a one-way ticket to Tanzania.
Why I Decided to Volunteer in Peru
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- Written by: Leah Davidson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Leah's top reasons for spending a summer abroad.
A Primer to Takoradi, Ghana
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- Written by: Stephanie Liauw
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Valuable tips for those heading to Takoradi for the first time.
I Conquered My Fear of Traveling as a Solo Female
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- Written by: Eva Zhu
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Overcoming the unknown as a solo female traveller.
Adapting Best Business Practices to Ghana
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- Written by: Kayla Kozan
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Adapting plans: when social media is the Sunday market.
Surviving Your First Two Weeks In Ghana
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- Written by: Stephanie Liauw
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Once the "honeymoon" wears off, what's the best way to settle in?
How to Be a Star Volunteer
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
An element of uncertainty accompanies any international experience. Here are five tips to help you get and give the most as an international volunteer.
How to Be a Star Volunteer
5 ways to make a difference making a difference
Why Overseas Non-Profits Want International Volunteers
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Is international volunteering just an ineffective indulgence for rich North Americans? Not according to new research by Dr Erin Barnhart.
Why overseas non-profits want international volunteers
Optimistic findings from the first in-depth study of volunteers' overseas footprint.
Bringing Medicine to Panama's Jungle... via Boat
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- Written by: Sam Mednick
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
A three-day river journey to a remote community in Panama's jungle is all part of the job for Floating Doctors volunteers.
Docs Afloat
Bringing medical assistance to some of the world's most remote communities.
Reverse “Identity” Shock: Beyond Jet Lag and Culture Clash
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- Written by: Shanna Sunley
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Making the transition from "volunteer" to "tourist."
Lessons Learned in Ghana
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- Written by: Leigh Matassa
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Leigh reflects on the lessons learned while volunteering abroad.
Finding Family Overseas
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- Written by: Leigh Matassa
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
Leigh finds a support network on the other side of the world.
Dealing with Disaster in Ghana
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- Written by: Leigh Matassa
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
The best strategy for dealing when things go awry overseas.
Memories of Zanzibar
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- Written by: Shanna Sunley
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
After two months volunteering overseas, Shanna reflects on her top five experiences in Tanzania.
Make it Count: 5 Questions to Ask When Planning a Gap Year
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- Written by: Verge staff
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
Be strategic about your international experience and wow them at your next job interview.
