Articles related to "Volunteering Abroad"

From conservation to construction, a range of activities awaits the international volunteer. This article provides practical resources and information on "voluntourism."

All aboard for the volunteer-travel experience; a rising trend which combines travel with ethics, welcoming all students, graduates and career-breakers.

With opportunities for unique travel, personal growth and resume building, it's no wonder the popularity for volunteer tourism is continuing to grow.

Thinking about what to do for a vacation or a gap year? Many turtle reserves in Costa Rica are great vacation spots while providing an opportunity to help out.

Cross-Cultural Solutions offers international volunteer opportunities in Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Volunteers can help for two to twelve weeks.

Charlotte Halligan examines the different paths to international volunteering and where to find the best opportunities

Many international volunteer service opportunities are available to retirees and boomers over 50. Some programs help people, others the environment. But, volunteers pay.

For people looking to volunteer in Russia, Cross Cultural Solutions may be the best organization to go with.

With a sluggish economy, topsy-turvy careers and sagging 401Ks, it hardly seems the time to travel. But a volunteer stint abroad can open horizons - and maybe job doors.

Volunteer teachers abroad get the best of both worlds: traveling a country, learning a new language and experiencing a new culture - all while earning an income.

On a Gap year? Want to Volunteer? Find international volunteering placements through agencies like itoi, Teaching Projects Abroad and Global Crossroads

Looking for some great internet resources for working and studying abroad? Want testimonials, advanced search engines, and advice? Check out these helpful sites.

A laid back community in the Southern Caribbean point of Costa Rica takes in travellers and do-gooders to help save the Leatherback Turtle.

For new grads facing a recession-wracked job market, volunteering abroad is more attractive than ever. But it's not for everyone. Before you sign up, do a reality check.

Most people can't take a year off to volunteer abroad, but many can, and do, go on life impacting short term overseas mission trips that last only a week or two.

Love to travel but don't have much money? Here are three websites that might help.

The reasons for volunteering are many and varied. It may be a chance to interact with people and have fun, to share a skill or to travel and experience other cultures.

You can learn the basics of sustainable farming by exploring internship and volunteer opportunities with these organizations.

Nate Cavalieri, co-author of "Lonely Planet Volunteer, a Traveler's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World", looks at how to combine travel with volunteering.

How a unique volunteering experience can make the resume stand out from the crowd

A few carefully thought-out first aid items, toilette articles, and comfort supplies can help with health and comfort for travelers in less developed countries.

Studying, volunteering, or working abroad is one of the most enriching experiences of a person's life. The following tips will help to make your preparations stress-free.

Do you need a change of scenery or a well-earned break? Taking a Gap Year is the perfect way to re-energise yourself, explore unique locations and learn new skills.

Nate Cavalieri, co-author of "Lonely Planet Volunteer, a Traveler's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World", advises tourist-volunteers to ask questions.

What is a gap year? Why take a gap year? This article explores some of the reasons for taking one.

Many people talk about taking a gap year, but what is this "timeout" besides a volunteer travel and work experience for young people and grownups?

Summer travel can be prohibitively expensive for students-- but it doesn't have to be. Here are some cheap travel ideas to help you plan a great vacation.

Despite the devastating Pisco earthquake that ravaged Peru's south coast, tourist services to nearby Paracas Reserve have begun to recover.

There are tough times ahead for new graduates as the economy makes jobs scarce.