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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.
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.
With a rich cultural history, unsurpassed biodiversity and a hot job market for English teachers, add this country to your work abroad list.
A year of travelling with purpose is a great way to get out of a work rut. Expert Susan Griffith offers tips to help you prepare for taking time off from your everyday life.
As volunteering overseas takes off, growing pains lead to new challenges for the field and for volunteers.
Travel around the world on an empty wallet? Yes, it is possible.
