3 days ago by spixl

With a nod to Humphrey Bogart’s character in Casablanca: Of all the volunteer opportunities, in all of Oaxaca, why did I walk into the Oaxaca Lending Library (OLL)? For the answer, you will have to check out my newly published (yippeee!) article on volunteering at the Oaxaca Lending Library on the G ...

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8 days ago by Alisha

India! Almost a month ago today, I landed in India. From Rome through Cairo to Mumbai. Away from fashionistas in knee length boots and corner cafes to women carrying baskets on their head and cows grazing out of trash bins. A jolting change I was only halfway prepared for. You see, India is one big ...

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10 days ago by Staff

By Lucie C., a guest blogger volunteering in Honduras Life in Honduras is very different than in Austin, Texas where I live. l've gotten into a routine, though, so I know (more or less) what to expect each day. Every morning my alarm wakes me up at 6:30 am. Then I take a shower and get dressed in th ...

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18 days ago by Youth Challenge International

- Angela Mak, Youth Ambassador, Guyana 2011 This photo essay was created by Angela upon her return to Canada. She spent 5 weeks in Guyana this past summer. YCI is currently recruiting a volunteer team for Guyana departing in July. For more information on what the Guyana teams have been up to, please ...

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33 days ago by Tiffany Harrison

It's time for the GoAbroad Travel Promos! Every month on the GoAbroad Blog, we share resources and information about all the great travel promotions, giveaways and contests occurring in the travel and international education fields. This month's selections are: 1. The API Video Challenge Academic Pr ...

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38 days ago by edgeofseven

By Emily Stanley Today I opened the mailbox to find a letter from Nepal. The letter was from my 16-year-old host sister, the daughter of the family that so kindly took us in during Edge of Seven’s recent volunteer trip to Phuleli. Just seeing the envelope brought back such fond memories of our visit ...

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38 days ago by Katie Elaine

Have you traveled and volunteered? I want to hear your story! At Go Volunteer Abroad anyone can be a writer and contribute to our growing number of volunteer abroad articles. From tips, how to, photo essays, interviews, profiles, and more, Go Overseas wants to let you get creative and tell your stor ...

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44 days ago by threadsofperu

1) What has been your m ost culture shocking moment whilst in the communities? I am used to the communities now, I don’t feel culture shocked too often. I feel instead that I am returning somewhere familiar. However, I remember one of my first visits sitting in one of the stone houses, and the smoke ...

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47 days ago by jpageiex

I remember reading The Rugged Altruist by New York Times op-ed columnist David Brooks earlier this year and wanted to share. My love of the times and its op-eds is steady and true. Ever since middle school when I prematurely became interested in politics and humanitarian issues, I have been reading ...

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48 days ago

Ever wished someone gave you some advice before you left on a gap year? Here it is…collected from our volunteers travelling around the world, find tips on what to do whether you’re volunteering, thinking about adventure travel or just want to see the world; the complete guide to a gap year overseas! ...

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