Tag: advice for volunteers

Now that vaccination drives are in full swing across the globe, and the countries are also lifting the border restrictions, we’re excited to host travelers who are keen to volunteer.

None of us ever imagined that we’d have to see a world like this! With the COVID-19 virus rampaging throughout the world causing people to shelter in their homes for most of the last few months, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Tourism Barometer showed a precipitous fall of 98%  in international arrivals in May this […]

The trend of adding volunteer work to a travel expedition abroad has been seen pacing up in recent years. And, then there’s one set of enthusiastic travelers for whom the main purpose is to volunteer abroad for a meaningful cause while exploring the destination. However, it is definitely not that easy to be such a […]

The travel industry accounts for 10% of the global economy and the stagnation of the last few months can have ripple effects to the remotest corners of the world. Every time we take a trip, there’s a domino effect of consumption that directly or indirectly affects the airlines, hoteliers, restaurateurs, taxi drivers, artisans, tour guides, […]

As I’m sitting here in my room, looking out of the window and seeing the deserted streets, scrolling through my Facebook feed at times and changing the news channels to stay updated about the Corona consequences, my heart skips a beat at times thinking of people who aren’t as lucky as most of us – […]

In today’s date, only classroom education is not enough – and a lot of importance is given on experiential learning. High school and college students are, thus, opting to travel and volunteer abroad for a meaningful program, in order to gain first-hand international work experience and also, to understand what actually tickles their interest. Just […]

Have you been thinking of taking a volunteering trip but not sure where to begin? Often, we find it difficult to plan a volunteer trip abroad as there’s lack of appropriate information and guidance. In reality, however, such ‘voluntours’ are quite easy to plan and book; easier than planning a holiday or leisure trip! All it requires […]

All set for your volunteering journey abroad? We know that you are excited to travel to a faraway land and experience the goodness of making a difference to the lives of the underprivileged ones. But before that, we would like to tell you about some important volunteering tips which would be immensely helpful during your […]

Apart from the fact that it fetches a sense of satisfaction, volunteering abroad can provide several other opportunities that are often overlooked. The word ‘volunteering’ is usually associated with a philanthropic act of giving and in most cases, the skills and experiences that the volunteer gains are neglected in the entire process. When you travel […]

Ever wondered why there is a system for booking things in advance? That’s because everyone looks to get hold of the best that is at offer; volunteering abroad is one such activity. Over the years, the trend has shown that a maximum number of people take up volunteering abroad during their gap year or summer vacations. […]