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"Volunteering is at the very core of being a HUMAN. No one has made it through life without someone else’s help." – Heather French Henry. If you're reading this, consider yourself fortunate. Many of us living in urban areas with our families have had the privilege of attending good schools ...
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If you're planning to embark on a life-changing journey, you should make the most of your Spring Break or Summer Break in 2024. As a European, you have the opportunity to travel abroad and volunteer at your favorite destination, contributing to local communities while exploring stunning locations and immersing yourself ...
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Are you a solo female traveler looking for a meaningful volunteer trip abroad? Volunteering Solutions provides you with the chance to venture across the globe in a purposeful manner, link up with a community of like-minded travelers driven by passion, and explore a destination's hidden gems, unlike a tourist. Here ...
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Usualmente cuando los jóvenes salen de la universidad buscan empezar su vida laboral con experiencias significativas que ayuden a potenciar su perfil profesional. Cada vez más, los jóvenes buscan experiencias que no solo les permitan aplicar lo aprendido dentro de sus carreras, sino también lograr con su trabajo un impacto ...
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Once you commence your journey as a medical intern abroad, you'll be getting a chance to learn from professionals while shadowing them at a proper clinic or hospital, which eventually will help you hone your skills and gain confidence. If you are a pre-med, medical, or nursing student who wants ...
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Travelling alone to a new place, especially international can be daunting for both men and women, especially if it is the first time you are travelling out of the country. It goes without saying that one must research the area you plan to travel to, always be mindful of your ...
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Medical internships abroad provide opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals to gain hands-on experience in diverse healthcare systems, cultural exposure, and a global perspective while also giving back to communities in need. With a growing need for healthcare professionals globally, the demand for international medical internships is on the rise. Volunteering ...
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If you are someone that is motivated by helping others, Spring Break Volunteering is for you. Just like the name suggests, this is an opportunity to do something meaningful during your spring holidays other than just partying. Alternative spring breaks were quite popular before the pandemic amongst students who wanted ...
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Avid travellers always book their trips way in advance in order to ensure they have complete options of where and when they want to go. Travellers who book early tend to have a greater choice of destination, projects, and dates in comparison plus you may be able to benefit from ...
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Uganda is a beautiful landlocked country in East Africa bordered by Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Volunteering in Uganda is an excellent way to help the local community and make a difference in the lives of the people there. Many volunteer opportunities are available, from teaching English to working ...
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A medical internship is a period of supervised training for medical students who have completed their medical studies. The internship usually lasts one year but can sometimes be extended to two years. During their internship, medical students gain practical experience in various medical settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and community ...
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Volunteering in Siem Reap is a great way to help out the local community while getting to know the town and its culture better. There are many different organisations that offer volunteering opportunities, so you can choose something that suits your skills and interests. If you're not sure yet, here ...
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Many people take a gap year as a way of regrouping themselves or allowing themselves a break. While a gap year is not everyone's cup of tea, you cannot deny the benefits that a lot of people gain from it. What Can You Do During Your Gap Year? You can ...
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Medical volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and help those in need. There are many reasons to become a medical volunteer, but here are just a few of the most compelling ones. 1. A Medical Volunteer Program Allows You to Make a Difference A medical ...
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Holiday planning, taking time off school or work, and more time with loved ones and hobbies mean that summer is officially here! It's also the perfect weather to hit the beach or the pool. At the same time, it's an excellent opportunity to give back to needy communities. Volunteering is ...
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Volunteering or interning in pre-med abroad is an excellent way to gain the experience you need to succeed in your career while travelling and exploring new places. You can find opportunities to work in various medical settings, from hospitals to clinics to research facilities, and you'll learn about different cultures ...
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Volunteering can have several benefits, both on a personal and professional level. It all depends on what you want to get out of it and what you put into it. For example, some people prioritise giving back to the community, while others focus on gaining skills from volunteering. Both are ...
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Volunteering is an excellent way to help others and experience life outside your vicinity. Several group volunteer opportunities are waiting for you, whether abroad or locally, so you must find the group that aligns with your advocacies. You may volunteer for either a one-time event or make it your full-time ...
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The global pandemic known as COVID-19 has begun to subside, and as a result, many restrictions that were placed on travel and volunteering are also being lifted. This is good news for volunteering organisations that are now able to resume their work in communities all over the world.  It is ...
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Medical volunteering in Nepal provides a unique opportunity to help some of the most vulnerable people in the world. From providing basic medical care to helping to build new healthcare facilities, there are many ways that volunteers can make a difference. Who Can Benefit From Medical Volunteering in Nepal? Medical ...
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Volunteering in the summer can be a great way to give back to your community and make a difference in the lives of others. There are many different types of summer volunteer opportunities available, so there is sure to be something that fits your interests and skills. Some popular summer ...
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Greece is an amazing country with a lot of history. It is the birthplace of modern society, including democracy and the Olympics. It would be awesome to visit Greece, but living there would be even better. You can do this by being an English-teaching volunteer abroad in Greece. Why Consider ...
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Vietnam has been getting a lot of attention from media outlets which have caused an influx of visitors. People are drawn to the country because of its unique sights, such as the mopeds on the streets of Hanoi and the floating villages in Ha Long Bay. If you want to ...
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Volunteering is an amazing way for people to give back to the community, and there are many different ways to get involved. Whether you're interested in lending a hand at a local soup kitchen or working with a youth group, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference. There ...
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Extending your education abroad offers a unique and exciting opportunity to gain experience in the medical field. However, there are some things to see before embarking on this journey. Before embarking on your journey abroad, there are some things you should know to help make the journey as smooth and ...
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In the first part of this series, we introduced to you some of the things you should know to make the most out of volunteering in Greece. Now, through more information, we’ll give you more reason to take on this new adventure! Read on to continue discovering Greece through these ...
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Ancient Greece has always been known as a vital place where there is a cultural, educational, and culinary treasure trove, in addition to being the cradle of democracy and Western culture. Today, there is much Greece can offer even in the modern world. Now, you can have the best time ...
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When you are itching to travel and learn more about other cultures, teaching volunteers abroad is a great option! You will get to know a country beyond the tourist traps, and you will develop skills like subject teaching, maturity, and independence. There are many considerations why you should volunteer to ...
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Some of you may be wondering if going on medical mission trips are worth it. And while this may seem like a simple question to ask, there are a slew of different things that you need to consider. Now, there are actually a slew of different benefits that come with ...
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Why volunteer in Ghana? You’ve made an excellent choice! If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities in Africa, Ghana is an ideal destination, especially for first-time African volunteers.  There are many reasons to visit Ghana, but let’s explore why volunteer opportunities in Ghana are worth your time and effort.  1) It's ...
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Volunteer work has always been a rewarding experience for those who are able to participate. Volunteering can enrich you as a person as it exposes you to new worlds, cultures and religions. It is an opportunity for people to explore their interests and to meet new people in a variety ...
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To put it in the words of Lonely Planet, "Australia is the unexpected: a place where the world’s oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe." This Continent in the South is a treat for travelers ...
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Extinction is a global crisis.  Poaching often makes headlines, but habitat loss and environmental pollution are also major killers. Climate change could also cause as many as one in six of the planet’s species to be lost forever to extinction if the world fails to take action, according to a ...
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The last couple of years have been difficult for all of us, but if we pause and think - the coronavirus pandemic has surely taught us some valuable lessons that we'll all carry for the rest of our lives. It has taught us to respect Mother Nature and be responsible ...
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For a good chunk of 2021, Brits were totally forbidden from holidaying abroad. But as the UK continues to reopen, the country has finally lifted its blanket ban on foreign leisure trips. If you're a citizen of England, then you'd be delighted to know that the Brits are now allowed ...
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If you are thinking of heading towards Africa in 2024, and haven't yet decided where exactly to go - then we would happily suggest you travel and volunteer in Ghana, to begin your African experience. While most of people would choose to visit the beaches of South Africa or witness ...
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While we were all locked up in our respective homes for months in 2020, we all hoped that 2021 would be more generous to people with itchy feet. Although the vaccination drives are in full swing, and more than 774 million people across the world have received their first dose, ...
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In post-pandemic times, the world will surely need active volunteers who would be keen to step out and work selflessly for the welfare of others, living at the farthest corners of the Earth. Our volunteering programs in Tanzania are currently open. Visited often by wildlife enthusiasts and safari lovers, the ...
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As the world is slowly opening up and we are (kinda’) thinking to get back to the normal (Oops! NEW NORMAL is what they say!) - are you also contemplating about traveling overseas to volunteer for a meaningful program? Well, ‘coz if you are, then we’d love to host you ...
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There is a huge difference between being fluent in English and teaching it as a foreign language. There are certain hacks and tricks that one needs to master, in order to be an efficient English teacher. And in the last few years, there has been a rise in the demand ...
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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 ...
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While there are a bunch of travelers who are restless and always up for solo trips, there are others who are skeptical about venturing out alone, yet feel the tickles of wanderlust every now and then. If you are one of those who took the resolution to travel solo in ...
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To begin with a popular saying - "In matters of healing the body or the mind, vacation is a true genius!" - and we couldn't agree more with this. Stuck in the regular chores of life, we all seek a break away from the monotony, in order to experience something ...
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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 ...
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- “I’m planning a surprise for you.” - “What is it? Don’t make me anticipate about it.” - “We are going for a volunteering trip abroad and work with little ones there.” This sounds extremely good, isn’t it? 🙌😊 Well, even you can surprise your partner by planning something incredible ...
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Ah well, I'm sure that the moment you think of volunteering abroad, the first thoughts that come to your mind are about the malnourished kiddos of some African country or the underprivileged communities of Southeast Asia. Undoubtedly, these are the regions that definitely need considerable attention and a lot of ...
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For travelers like us, who are always craving to beat the mundane and aspire to see new places across the world while helping meaningfully as volunteers, this entire period of lockdown has been pretty tiresome. I've been contemplating when I can book another flight ticket and wake up in a ...
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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 ...
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Volunteering abroad with family is a great way to not just take a vacation with your folks but also make a difference and give back to society. An inspirational way to instill these qualities in growing children, taking volunteering trips with the family goes a long way in creating dual ...
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Last year, when I planned for my first volunteering trip to Kenya, I was super-excited about being with the tiny little ones though I wasn't sure of many things, which I eventually got to learn with time. For all of us, I'm sure it's the same - while we know ...
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We know that it's not easy to travel abroad for a considerable period of time and give your valuable time & energy towards improving the lives of others. Stepping out of the comfort zone and trying to adapt to a new land needs a lot of mental effort while working ...
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In this 21st Century, classroom lessons are just not enough! Especially for high school graduates and college students, work experience matters a lot and it gives them an exposure to the bigger world that lies beyond the textbooks and classrooms. Apart from that, in the last few years, there has ...
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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, ...
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The last couple of months have imposed several global challenges, affecting the tourism and hospitality industry in the worst possible ways. Country borders have been sealed. Cities are at stand-still. Flights are mostly grounded. Cruise ships are docked in harbors. Trains across the world are stationary. Buses are not plying ...
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There is always a reason for anyone to travel to a destination. It can be the charm about that destination, a motive behind traveling there, or maybe just because few people on the internet say so. Similarly, there are reasons why one must visit Vietnam at least once in their ...
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It has been nearly 2 months (or more, in certain countries) that people are restricted from unnecessary movements & requested to main the protocols of social distancing. Travel and travel planning are being disrupted across the world, due to the spread of the coronavirus.  As the pandemic is still thriving ...
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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 ...
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'There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.' - Kofi Annan, ex-Secretary-General of the United Nations. Women are the pillars of our society and must be provided with the freedom & respect they deserve. Going back in history, women across the world were deprived of ...
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We've all heard about the saying - All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! But have you ever thought how amazing it would be if your work is all about playing? Oh yeah, you got me right - I'm talking about being a Sports Coach while volunteering ...
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"A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning" - Brad Henry. One can never deny the fact that teachers play an important role in our lives, and helps us to become a good human being as well as motivate us to be successful ...
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“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” ~ Winston Churchill. The true value of these words can only be understood if we all, at some point in our lives, decide to act selflessly and contribute towards someone else's well being. While ...
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While some of us love to travel solo and plan our journeys as per our convenience, we can't deny the fact that a trip with friends is always more fun! After all, you have your crazy bunch accompanying you all the time. Have you ever thought how wonderful it would ...
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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” This quote by Anatole France is a clear indication of how much importance animals have for the humankind. The love and affection for one’s pets is something very common, as we treat them as our family and ...
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Nepal is one of the most beautiful countries, where the highest peak of the world, Mt.Everest, stands. For those who are looking forward to traveling abroad and want to get engaged in something meaningful as volunteering, can surely consider Nepal as one of the options. Also, Nepal has been marked ...
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The winters are knocking at the doors, and the fragrance of merriment is all around - because Christmas is approaching! Lights will brighten the streets, Santa’s song will be played, and the aroma of cakes will be in the air. Perhaps you’ll decorate that Christmas tree, and get a lot ...
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It is said that the real beauty of a place lies in the eyes of the visitor! In this 21st Century, when Insta-Tourism is gaining major popularity, especially among the millennials, clicking pictures and storing images from a travel expedition is one of the most common things that we do ...
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Responsible travel, sustainable tourism, volunteer travel, volunteer tourism, voluntourism - no matter by what name you call it, undeniably, this is the travel trend that's gonna rule in the year ahead. According to a 2015 survey by Marriott Rewards Credit Card from Chase, 84% of millennial said that they would ...
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In today's date, environmental issues are becoming a matter of concern and it's our responsibility to contribute towards Mother Nature's well-being, in whichever way we can. The effect of global warming is evident from the frequent disasters the world is experiencing at regular intervals. This, thus, calls for an act ...
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Would you choose to waste your summer break doing nothing? Or would you make a sensible choice of opting for a volunteering project and making the most of your time by doing something meaningful? While the first one is easier to choose, the second one will surely take you a ...
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In this 21st Century, when the corporate structure has become immensely complicated and there are new goals to be achieved every day and new heights to be reached, we are glad that they do take time out to indulge in something meaning like the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) projects and ...
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In this 21st Century, the majority of the people are concerned about themselves on one hand, which often looks extremely self-centric! But on the other, there are several kind souls, who are taking the step forward to contribute towards the lives of the underprivileged ones, and if the idea of ...
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Can you name a living being from the present-day who have shared the space on earth with dinosaurs? Well, they are the Sea turtles! Yes! They have been existing from several millenniums now, but have hardly transformed from their original form. However, over the years, with increasing population and pollution, ...
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"I know what you did last summer!" - Ah, well, just kidding! Now that Winter is knocking the doors and Summer is just around the corner, you must also be wondering what new to do this time! Definitely for high school, college and university students, Summer Break is one of ...
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Wondering how to experience a meaningful vacation in 2024? There’s one set of people who might be thinking of traveling abroad to volunteer, but not sure of where to go and what to do. There might be others who are still scared to travel alone and trying to convince friends ...
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As the holiday season of winter is inching closer, friends and families have started planning their trips abroad. This is the time when people mostly travel around in huge numbers; mostly family vacations. One very cost-effective and popular travel trend during the winter holidays is taking a family volunteer vacation ...
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What else could make you happier from within than to bring a smile on a stranger's face? Yes, we do live in a very thankless world and with each day passing by, the human touch is going missing. We can easily spend some hours of our lives walking up to ...
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Traveling has now become safer than it ever was, and teenagers from all across the world are taking the bold step of stepping out of their comfort zone and traveling abroad to get engaged in philanthropic projects. At a tender age, it might often be difficult to decide about things ...
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In this 21st Century, the concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) has grown immensely and several multinational companies like Google, Microsoft, KPMG, PwC, etc are encouraging their employees to actively participate in CSR programs. This is not just to make an impact on society and help the underprivileged people, but ...
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“There is no painkiller as effective as love, no anti-depressant as soothing as cheer, no defibrillator as powerful as wisdom.”  ― Abhijit Naskar, Time to Save Medicine. Perhaps no words can describe the feeling of satisfaction that a doctor feels after treating a patient and seeing him/her get relieved from ...
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In today's date, people are growing to be more sensible and opting to set out for 'Responsible Tours' rather than just a relaxing holiday! Undoubtedly, volunteering vacations are being a thing - and it's all for good. Many backpackers, couples, families, gap year travelers, solo explorers, and vagabonds have started ...
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You've already wasted a lot of time dreaming about traveling to your favorite destination. You missed the chance of doing some good work during your Summer Break and kept liking others' photographs on Social Media. You thought several times about volunteering abroad, but for some reason or the other, your ...
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Are you willing to change your way of traveling a bit, and make your journey more meaningful by doing something incredible? Are you looking for a perfect 1 Week's Volunteer Program abroad, that'll let you work and travel simultaneously? Are you ready to take up a challenge and make a ...
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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 ...
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One would surely counter the idea of learning about a country in a fortnight, and rightly so. After all, it is just not possible to understand a nation, which has been established and been growing for centuries, in just a couple of weeks. But who said you cannot brush through ...
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A continent as historically, culturally and geographically rich and diverse as Africa is a blessing for the world and for people who know how to appreciate diversity. With its savannahs, some of the highest mountains in the world, "The African Big 5", the blues, jazz and the tango tunes, the entire ...
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Are you a medical or nursing student, eager to travel abroad and serve society while learning through your experiences? Well, this is your chance then... Doing something good for the society always gives a feeling of satisfaction - and for doctors & nurses, that feeling can be felt every day, ...
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There are tourists, explorers, discoverers, and then there are volunteers! While it's kinda easy to be a tourist, plan a trip to an exotic location, stay at some fancy resort and indulge in all good things - like of a volunteer traveler isn't quite similar! Yet, the experiences that the ...
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Don’t you wish you had a chance to re-live your childhood? Well, then there is something you’d certainly not want to miss reading. Childcare volunteering program is a project dedicated to the welfare and development of underserved children. No matter whether you choose to work with the little ones in ...
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March 3, 2019: I have seen several photographs of this place before, but as I stood outside the gate of Makimei Children's Home, it felt like Déjà vu. "Have I been here earlier? Do I know these kids? Will I be able to do anything good for them?" - I ...
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Are you a recent college grad who is looking to volunteer and bring about a positive difference in the world? Are you also planning to travel as you do that? Well then you’ve made the right choice and you are in the right place. With volunteering destinations across the globe ...
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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn” – Benjamin Franklin. There can be nothing truer than this - and we all would agree on the point that experiencing something makes a mark on our mind and soul, helping us to remember ...
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For years, charities across the globe have been encouraging students to join their volunteering programmes to help make a difference in the world. Volunteers are an integral part of any charitable organization; without them, there would be no charity. Not only can volunteering benefit a wealth of causes, but it ...
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Before going into the details of the volunteering opportunities for Australians in Asia, let's take a quick look at the fact that has led us here! Well, to keep it short, if you take a look at the list of countries from where people travel the most (locally and internationally), ...
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Not everyone in the world can travel across the globe and those who can, should make it a point to give back to the places that they so earnestly explore and enjoy. This is precisely why the concept of “giving back” or Volunteering for a good cause motivates many to ...
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Enough of scratching your head! It’s time to take the quiz and make decision making simpler. If you’ve been wondering where to go to volunteer in Asia, we are here to help you out. Just play this quiz and answer according to your preferences - we shall tell you where ...
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Every year, a number of high school pass outs and college students travel abroad to volunteer under a program. This is done as a regular activity by several gappers to enhance their interpersonal skills and gain international exposure. It is also noted that several universities and corporates consider volunteering abroad ...
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The story of a 17-year-old boy from Argentina, who chose to go all the way to Tanzania, Africa and do something meaningful. Having lived, accustomed, hated, loved and volunteered in Tanzania for 6 months, his desire to venture and help took him 12,141 kilometers away from home. Alejandro did not ...
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Are you a medical student or a professional, looking forward to volunteer at a healthcare center in a faraway land and make a difference by treating people? There are several countries around the world where the medical facilities aren't well developed and people living in the rural areas often suffer ...
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Southeast Asia is the over-arching name given to several countries in the South-Eastern part of Asia which are although related but also are culturally distinctive. These countries are Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Also, one of the most popular tourist destinations owing ...
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Volunteering can be either a conscious act or an unconscious one. A large number of human beings unconsciously volunteer in some way or the other almost every day. Such unconscious acts of volunteering play an important foundation in the formation and survival of human bonds and existence of society on ...
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