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Volunteering abroad and travel warnings
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something." ~Author Unknown. Since the beginning of this year, there have been political and natural problems in a number of countries. The problems have been spread throughout ...
The cost of volunteering abroad
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless." ~Sherry Anderson. In spite of the fact that volunteering means giving up time and energy to help someone else in need volunteering abroad ...
Dealing with depression while volunteering abroad
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"Every human being is important and all human beings owe something to their fellow inhabitants of this planet." -- Wallace Campbell. While doing volunteer work in the host countries, there are times when volunteers get ...
Volunteering abroad, harm or good
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever." – Kofi Annan. Volunteering abroad is becoming a ...
Volunteer abroad scams
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?"
~ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteers who are abroad like other travelers are bound to fall victim of scams. There are ...
Volunteer abroad 2011 summer flight deals
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls." ~David Thomas. 2011 is the year of the volunteer. Airline fare is a big part in planning for volunteering abroad. After ...
Top 5 things international volunteers miss about home
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"When you’re safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you are having an adventure you wish you were safe at home" – Thornton Wilder. After staying for some period of time ...
5 emotions felt by volunteers before going abroad
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
Life’s more persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?" ~Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Many people who are preparing for a long period of time get excited and are looking forward ...
Top 4 Volunteer abroad books
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"No matter how big and powerful government gets, and the many services it provides, it can never take the place of volunteers."- Ronald Reagan. Volunteering abroad is an endeavor that changes the lives of the ...
Volunteer abroad New Year’s resolution
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
A New Year’s resolution is a commitment to that an individual makes to a personal goal, target, project or reforming a habit. As the New Year begins many people have already made New Year’s resolutions ...
How to overcome home sickness while volunteering abroad
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
Home sickness is defined as distress caused by separation from a specific home environment. Students who join universities and colleges or those who go abroad are affected by homesickness. As they are exposed to different ...
Volunteer abroad travel money
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
Volunteers who are planning to go abroad have a lot to plan for. In their planning they will also plan for how they will be using their money. There are various ways of using money ...
Volunteering abroad myths
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
There many perceived myths that keep potential volunteers from going abroad. The main myths that keep people from volunteering abroad are its too expensive; the volunteers are either too old or too young; the volunteer ...
Volunteer abroad Awards
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
There are various awards given to international volunteers to recognize their contribution. These awards are given to volunteers who have done work that has the hugest impact in the organization they are working in. Also ...
Volunteer abroad programs for teens
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
There are teens who want to give back to the society and some want to travel abroad to help those with needs. Teens who want to volunteer abroad could be the age of 13 to ...
Volunteer abroad victims of crime
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
An individual will never be a hundred percent safe from crime or targets for a crime. Some places are safer than others but crime is present everywhere. The perpetrators of the crimes could be the ...
Volunteer abroad accommodation
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
Accommodation, where to stay, makes or breaks a good holiday or stay in a foreign place. Travelers who rush into picking a place to stay normally end up regretting because of not choosing carefully. As ...
Family volunteering abroad tips
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
Families who take vacations together are added meaning to their holidays by adding volunteering to the vacation. The family volunteering abroad could be made up of children, teens, young adults and grandparents. Family volunteer abroad ...
Choosing the best time to volunteer abroad
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
One overlooked item when planning to volunteer abroad is time. Many volunteers look at project location, program, project duration and cost. Many of them don’t factor in the best time to of the year to ...
Volunteer abroad transportation
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
It is important to consider means of transportation and commuting when planning your volunteer abroad trip. There are various means of transport available depending on the country in which you are going. You could travel ...