Continuing our exploration of non US-based work abroad organizations, this week we spotlight The Working Holiday Club (TWHC). There are so many reasons that I like this organization (many of which I will get to a bit later), but the first is that nothing sounds quite as appealing as a “working holiday” – to my […]
Internet Round-Up: Some Link-Love for the Work Abroad Set!
It’s been a while since I poked around the world wide web for a quick list of work and volunteer abroad news. Here’s what’s been going on: CHEAP FLIGHTS: It wasn’t too long ago that we talked about the best way to find a cheap flight for your work or volunteer abroad experience. We’ve also […]
Volunteering Abroad – Best Resources for Parents
If you have decided to volunteer abroad, either through a program or on your own, you’ll probably be met with a lot of enthusiasm by your friends and family. You’ll also encounter a bit of skepticism – especially by your parents and/or grandparents. Those who are concerned about safety, or who simply don’t want you […]
Spotlight on Nicaragua – Ecotourism and Conservation Volunteer Jobs
You probably don’t give Nicaragua a ton of thought in you day to day life – it’s not one of the most well-known countries in Central America, and what people do know about it generally has something to do with some leftover reminders of political turmoil from the eighties. But lately Nicaragua has seen something […]
Organization Spotlight: Greenheart Travel
If you have any interest in the medical field, or working with children with special needs, but you don’t quite have the experience for a full-time, paid opportunity abroad, you should consider volunteering with Greenheart Travel. A division of Center for Cultural Interchange, Greenhart travel has been around since 1985. The focus of the trips […]
VE Global Information – Volunteering Abroad Programs
If you’re looking for a volunteer abroad experience that is fun, educational, and well-rounded look no further than VE Global. Founded in 2006 as Voluntarios de la Esperanza, VE Global (VE) has evolved from three volunteers working in a Santiago orphanage to a network of volunteer stationed in Santiago’s poorest neighborhoods and working with the […]
Disaster Relief Jobs Abroad
It is impossible not to feel for the people of Japan as they attempt to recover from the earthquake and tsunami that wreaked havoc on the region. These types of natural disasters often evoke a sense of urgency to help any way that you can, to hop on a plane an offer an extra set […]
Getting Paid to Volunteer Abroad: Is It Possible?
Most people choose to volunteer abroad with an awareness that they will not only be working for free, but that they will have some sort of cost associated with them – be it administrative fees, room and board, airline tickets or all of thee above. But you may have heard of some volunteer programs that […]
What to Pack to Volunteer Abroad
Even though this is by no means a fashion blog, deciding on your wardrobe for either a short-term volunteer abroad program or a longer-term posting overseas can be often be a somewhat difficult task. Here are some helpful tips for how to pack a versatile wardrobe (and some personal items) for your volunteer trip abroad. […]
Work Abroad News Round-Up (Feb. 8, 2011)
We’ve been focusing quite a bit on China around here lately, and we aren’t the only one’s. Michelle Obama recently made a speech encouraging young people to study abroad in general, but specifically to venture abroad to create closer ties with China. What really struck me about what Mrs. Obama had to say is that […]