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601 Saving money while volunteering abroad
Many volunteers do not go abroad with an aim of over spending their hard earned cash, for many it is a chance to give back to society
Posted on Oct-31-2011

425 Volunteering in Africa
Volunteering abroad is more than just helping others. Volunteers can take advantage of this opportunity to visit the tourist sites and appreciate the culture.
Posted on Aug-26-2011

394 Choosing a Volunteer Abroad Program
A lot can be done by a volunteer who is looking to volunteer abroad. There are many programs available for them to choose from
Posted on Aug-19-2011

367 Volunteer Abroad and Vaccination
Before any volunteer embarks on their journey abroad, they should consider which vaccinations are required for their trip.
Posted on Aug-12-2011

552 Volunteer Abroad Crimes
Apart from the great intentions of volunteers, there are some of them who go abroad and commit crimes. They tarnish their names and the organizations they are working with
Posted on Aug-10-2011

478 Volunteer Abroad Online Fundraising
Fundraising has always been a challenge to most, although these days there are easy ways of raising money through online websites
Posted on Aug-08-2011

412 Volunteer Abroad Insurance Tips
As any volunteer abroad would attest, travelling just like everything else comes with its risks, to overcome some of these risks volunteers should have travel insurance.
Posted on Aug-04-2011

628 Volunteer Abroad Packing Tips
Many volunteers, especially first time travelers, have a problem in knowing what to carry with them abroad, and how best to do their packing.
Posted on Jul-29-2011

393 Documenting Your Volunteer Abroad Experience
When you are volunteering abroad making a difference in the lives of others, it is not a bad idea to document these experiences. Keeping records will help you reflect on the past and see how much you have grown.
Posted on Jul-24-2011

374 Volunteering Abroad in The Movies
Most volunteers would like to know what volunteering abroad involves, the work, the area and a brief description of what to expect. Movies and documentaries about volunteering abroad draw a picture of the work
Posted on Jul-22-2011

415 Tips For Your First Volunteer Abroad Trip
Traveling for the first time can be a daunting and exciting experience for the volunteer. Here are tips to help you in your journey
Posted on Jul-19-2011

814 Wedding abroad: five things to consider
Wedding abroad is a trend that is becoming more popular by the day; most people see this as away to fulfill their fantasy nuptials.
Posted on Apr-30-2011

496 What to do if robbed while volunteering abroad
If in a robbery try and remember your surroundings where the robbery happened, caution is your best friend, and contact the police and your embassy or high commission office.
Posted on Apr-26-2011

656 Cultural greetings while volunteering in Africa
First impressions matter and the first thing you do when you run into a stranger is get the greetings and salutations out of the way. Greetings help in establishing a good report with the local people.
Posted on Apr-10-2011

502 Volunteer abroad: pre-trip planning
Some volunteers plan as early as two years in advance on when they are going to volunteer and what they would do. While for some of them it took less than two weeks to plan and leave home.
Posted on Apr-07-2011

391 5 things to know before hosting an international volunteer
There are many people out there who love meeting new friends and making connections. Becoming a host of a home stay is a one of the ways for him/her to meet people from different cultures
Posted on Apr-04-2011

467 Volunteer abroad alcohol and drugs
Every year there are thousands of travelers who get arrested because of using and trafficking drugs and alcohol. Every country has strict laws against consumption of drugs and alcohol, and when found with the drugs, the volunteer will be severely punished.
Posted on Mar-10-2011

520 Volunteer abroad: Finding a cause
Solving issues that affect the world is one of the major factors in the reason why volunteers go abroad. While there are volunteers who have seen the plight of many through television and the internet and know which issues they want to address.
Posted on Mar-08-2011

396 Volunteer abroad rights
The volunteer rights are there to protect the volunteer and to make sure they are not being taken advantage off. These rights and responsibilities protect both the organization and the volunteers who are abroad
Posted on Feb-24-2011

467 Volunteer abroad testimonials
Read what other volunteers who are abroad are saying about their experience. Read about the joys and thrills of volunteering abroad from different parts of the world
Posted on Feb-17-2011

491 Volunteering abroad and Relationships
When a volunteer goes abroad it means they will be cut off from their loved ones for a period of time putting a strain on their relationship. Or when they are abroad they could fall in love with one of the local people and after their work is done will have to leave
Posted on Feb-13-2011

426 Volunteer abroad emergency evacuation
In emergency situations the volunteers and other travelers would need to evacuate quickly . In these cases, the volunteers who are abroad should know what emergency procedures on how to evacuate from the country.
Posted on Feb-10-2011

506 Volunteering abroad and travel warnings
When a volunteer is choosing a country to go and work in, safety becomes an issue. The volunteers could pick a country where its government is unstable and thus making them return before their volunteer work is done.
Posted on Feb-06-2011

466 The cost of volunteering abroad
Volunteering abroad is not free and someone has to incur some of the cost. There are several things that are included to the price of volunteering.
Posted on Feb-03-2011

626 Volunteer abroad associations
Volunteer travel companies have come together to form associations and societies to help govern the volunteer industry. The associations come up with rules and regulations for each of their members who are involved in volunteering abroad.
Posted on Jan-31-2011