Volunteer Abroad Articles and Advice

If you have a penchant for the past and don’t mind a bit of dirt under your nails, diggers are in demand.
A budget philanthropist gets more than she bargained for.
How to save the lives of strays by volunteering abroad.
Volunteers in Cameroon promote widow rights instead of widow rites.
Do overseas NGOs really want international volunteers? Absolutely, according to new research by Dr. Erin Barnhart.
An element of uncertainty accompanies any international experience. Here are five tips to help you get and give the most as an international volunteer.
Is international volunteering just an ineffective indulgence for rich North Americans? Not according to new research by Dr Erin Barnhart.
A three-day river journey to a remote community in Panama's jungle is all part of the job for Floating Doctors volunteers.
Be strategic about your international experience and wow them at your next job interview.
Preparation and the right attitude can make all the difference—for you and for your overseas host.
Can you volunteer overseas without the support of a volunteer-sending organization? How hard could it be?
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