archives: Volunteer Tips

If you enter into the volunteer experience with unrealistic expectations, says seasoned volunteer Alix Farr, you'll probably end up disappointed. Here  More »

Is this really the way you want to travel? Marieke van der Velden explains why your answer should be no.   More »

Hal Amen identifies 5 reasons why taking a break isn't such a bad idea.   More »

Leaping headlong into South America to begin a year of volunteering can seem daunting. Here's how one volunteer is styling it out.   More »

The first article in a series about a year spent volunteering.  More »

Pt 1 of a series on exactly how to get the most out of your effort while volunteering for an NGO.  More »

Envision what you can do to change the world as a traveler.   More »

With the right mindset, fundraising can be both easy and fun.  More »

From assisting with disaster relief to helping on the Appalachian Trail, consider these ways to travel free while you give something back.   More »

Want to gain a better appreciation for the land and local economy? WWOOF-ing takes you to the source.  More »

Remember that you are unquestionably one of the strangest people they have ever laid eyes on.  More »