What Do I Pack for Four Months at Sea?
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Preparing for five continents and 23 countries is no easy feat.
A Day in the Life of a Volunteer at a Deaf School in Rwanda
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- Written by: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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The children are back and ready to learn, and I'm back and ready to teach.
The Shock of Returning to American Life
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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After two years abroad, going home wasn't what I expected.
Flying from One Family to Another
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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A long-awaited return home allowed me to focus on my past, present and future.
How to Say Goodbye
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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Leaving one country is marked in different ways.
Adventures in Rwandan Deaf community
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- Written by: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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How volunteering helps to change attitudes.
Goodbye JET, Hello Peace Boat!
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- Written by: Shantel Dickerson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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The worst part of starting a new adventure is saying goodbye.
A Twofold Language Barrier
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- Written by: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
The challenges of travelling with cochlear implants.
Why I'm Volunteering at a Deaf School in Rwanda
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- Written by: Lillian Berggoetz
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
I was 12 when I lost my hearing. Now, I'm using my experience to help others.
Working with Kids in Post-conflict Settings
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- Written by: J. Kathleen Thompson
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Working with Kids in Post-conflict Settings
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Uncertainty, ruptured routines and boredom can have serious consequences for children in refugee camps.
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Uncertainty, ruptured routines and boredom can have serious consequences for children in refugee camps.
Everyone Owns the Alpacas
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- Written by: Laurence Braun-Woodbury
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Everyone Owns the Alpacas
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For two volunteers in Ecuador, community living takes on a whole new meaning.
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For two volunteers in Ecuador, community living takes on a whole new meaning.
Accidental Teacher in Costa Rica
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- Written by: Janet LoSole
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
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Accidental Teacher
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There's a lot more to cultural immersion than shopping at the local market.
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There's a lot more to cultural immersion than shopping at the local market.
Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture
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- Written by: Heather Sinclair
- Category: Work Abroad
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Working in Laos: How to Adapt to an Unfamiliar Work Culture
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Slow down and don't miss lunch. How hard can it be?
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Slow down and don't miss lunch…how hard can it be?
So, You Want to Become an Aid Worker?
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
Read this first for a reality check.
Showering With a Friend in Burma
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- Written by: Kaelyn Lynch
- Category: Beyond the Guidebook
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A volunteer discovers that in Burma, the concept of privacy exists only for those who can afford not to share.
Solidarity, Advocacy & The Importance of Listening
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- Written by: Daniel B. Sarvestani
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
I'm learning that effective change isn't about talking; it's about listening.
7 Human Trafficking Myths That Need to Be Busted
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- Written by: Lindsey Higgs
- Category: Volunteer Abroad
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
Too often, sound bites, generalizations and misconceptions mask the true complexity of this global problem.
7 Random Things I Learned Volunteering in Peru
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- Written by: Sophie Thoms
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
- Issue Text: Latest Issue
There's a new lesson every day when you intern abroad.
Celebrating National Volunteer Week: April 15 - 21
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- Written by: Cuso International
- Category: Latest program news & sponsored content
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Cuso International recognizes volunteers making an impact around the world.
Carrying Travel Into My Everyday Life
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- Written by: Sophie Thoms
- Category: Volunteer Abroad Blogs
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I'm anticipating my return home—both for better and for worse.