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 […]
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 […]
Organization Spotlight: Global Volunteers
Since China has been in the news lately, and has become an even more popular destination than ever for working and volunteering abroad, today we’ll spotlight a china volunteer organization that has been in the business a long time: Global Volunteers. While not exclusively serving China (they have volunteer and work abroad programs in Australia, […]
Organization Spotlight: Peace Corps
This is going to be a tough one, because the Peace Corps is a very large organization, with a broad reach, and a large breadth of programs, volunteers and countries. However, it is also one of the most popular ways for people in the United States to volunteer abroad. Unlike many volunteer abroad organizations, the […]
Interview: Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Perspective
In our last blog post, we talked about Peace Corps volunteering, and answered some commonly asked questions about the program. While the experience of each volunteer is very different, it can also be beneficial to anyone who is thinking about joining the Peace Corps (or any volunteer abroad program) to hear what it’s really like. […]
The True Story of Overseas Volunteer Positions
The key to finding success in any career is getting experience in the field you want to pursue. While many people pursue gaining that experience through education and internship opportunities, there are also other ways to achieve this experience. One is through volunteering. While opportunities to volunteer are plentiful throughout the United States, the opportunity […]
Volunteer Abroad This Winter – It’s Not Too Late!
The holiday season is just around the corner, which means time with family, celebration and – maybe – some extra time for vacation. You may be on break from school, or have a little extra time off from work. But whatever the reason, if you want to spend some time doing something a little more […]
Go Green with a Sustainable Volunteer Abroad Experience!
Green! That’s today’s watchword, both in our home country and abroad. Everyone wants to be more green – their clothes, their food, their houses…even their jobs. So why not volunteer abroad with an organization that works to make the world more green? First..what do we even mean by green? The “Green Movement” generally refers to […]