archives: Volunteer Tips
Volunteering in Chiang Mai
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Guide book author Jantra Jacobs presents volunteer opportunities in Chiang Mai, Thailand. More »
Volunteering in Pakistan
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"In Pakistan, you will not find short-term volunteer opportunities that cater to the traveler or combine volunteering with tourism." More »
Urban Volunteering: Boston
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Jacqui Bryant rounds up volunteering opportunities in Boston. More »
Urban Volunteering: Miami
Gabriela Garcia rounds up the best volunteer opportunities in Miami. More »
Urban Volunteering: San Francisco
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Ekua Impraim rounds up the best volunteer opportunities in San Francisco. More »
How to Apply for the Peace Corps
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A Peace Corps volunteer gives insider tips on the application process. More »
How to Get Disaster Response Training: 5 FREE Resources
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The Haiti quake inspired many people to volunteer. Here are 5 FREE resources that can help you acquire disaster response skills. More »
7 Common Challenges You Encounter After You Launch Your NGO…
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...and how to solve them! More »
5 Things You Should Know Before Joining the Peace Corps
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Get tips from a former Peace Corps volunteer about making the most of the "toughest job you'll ever love." More »
4 Questions to Ask Before WWOOFing
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Don't wait until after you've signed up to WWOOF to ask these questions. More »
Five Expectations to Avoid Before Volunteering Abroad
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If you enter into the volunteer experience with unrealistic expectations, says seasoned volunteer Alix Farr, you'll probably end up disappointed. Here More »
From Elephant Tourism to Elephant Voluntourism
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Is this really the way you want to travel? Marieke van der Velden explains why your answer should be no. More »
Volunteer Voice: Volunteering as a Springboard for Travel
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Hal Amen identifies 5 reasons why taking a break isn't such a bad idea. More »
Volunteer Voice: 10 Tips for Surviving the Transition
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Leaping headlong into South America to begin a year of volunteering can seem daunting. Here's how one volunteer is styling it out. More »
Volunteer Voice: Tracking Down a Chance to Give Back
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The first article in a series about a year spent volunteering. More »
Roll Your Own Peace Corps (Part 1)
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Pt 1 of a series on exactly how to get the most out of your effort while volunteering for an NGO. More »
10 Ways Travelers Can Change The World
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Envision what you can do to change the world as a traveler. More »
Five Ways to Raise Money at Home for Your Cause Abroad
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With the right mindset, fundraising can be both easy and fun. More »
10 Volunteer Opportunities For Free Travel
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From assisting with disaster relief to helping on the Appalachian Trail, consider these ways to travel free while you give something back. More »
A First-Timer’s Guide to WWOOF-ing
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Want to gain a better appreciation for the land and local economy? WWOOF-ing takes you to the source. More »
10 Essential Tips for Visiting Indigenous Peoples
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Remember that you are unquestionably one of the strangest people they have ever laid eyes on. More »
