The Great Projects: Late Availability! Book Soon and Get Up To %15 Off!
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Thinking about volunteering with endangered animals and aiding their conservation? Book soon and get between 10%-15% off 13 of our projects!
From Farmer to Farmer
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- Written by: Heather Ridge
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From Farmer to Farmer
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Volunteers help grow food security, one farmer at a time.
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Volunteers help grow food security, one farmer at a time.
Room to Grow: Sustainable Farming in Costa Rica
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- Written by: Maarten Dankers
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Room to Grow
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Organic farms in remote Costa Rica offer volunteers a model for sustainable living.
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Organic farms in remote Costa Rica offer volunteers a model for sustainable living.
Verge Q & A: Working in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance
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- Written by: Jessica Lockhart
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Verge Q & A: Working in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance
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Development professional and author, Maia Gedde on what it takes to break into the field.
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Development professional and author, Maia Gedde on what it takes to break into the field.
Walking in the Path of Spanish Volcanoes
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
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A trek through ancient paths provides Vanessa with some much-needed reflection.
Why Family Travel Matters
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- Written by: Mauricio Rubio
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Listen to your teenagers or listen to your gut? Mauricio explains why he's chosen the latter.
Family Vagabonding in Ecuador
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- Written by: Mauricio Rubio
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Why Mauricio is breaking away from the norm and taking his three kids (age 3, 11 and 13) on the trip of a lifetime.
Farm Hands: Raising "Fearless Vegetables" on a Spanish Biodynamic Farm
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
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Vanessa puts away her cell phone and digs into permaculture on a volunteer placement in Spain.
Affordable volunteer abroad programs
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Traveling on a budget? Discover where you can volunteer abroad with IVHQ
A day in the life of a volunteer at The Great Orangutan Project
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Here’s a chance to read all about a day in the life of a volunteer on the Great Orangutan Project.
Finding the Joy of Simple on the Road
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
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Sometimes the universe gives you exactly what you need.
Seduced by Good Intentions
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- Written by: Ben Losman
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Planning to change the world? This veteran development worker says pitch the pretence and pack your humility.
Construction Volunteering: Building a brighter future
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Build Abroad’s mission is to build and repair communities all over the world through construction. Check out their trips to Peru, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Useful Swahili Phrases for Volunteers
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- Written by: Megan Lee
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Learning Swahili while volunteering in East Africa serves not only a practical purpose, but also opens doors for new experiences.
All in the Family
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- Written by: Jamie Leigh
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How to make sure the welcome mat stays out at your homestay.
Preparing to Depart: The Fear Inside
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
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As Vanessa's departure grows closer, her excitement is being replaced by a new emotion—fear.
Find Your Own Peace
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- Written by: Vanessa Nirode
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Vanessa is finding peace in her own way, in her own time.
5 Unexpected Challenges While Volunteering in Rwanda
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- Written by: Megan Lee
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Enough time to recognize it's prickly and complex; not enough time to fully understand it. A short-term volunteer sizes up her placement in Rwanda.
The Real Benefits of Volunteering Abroad
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- Written by: Rebecca Chant
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As Rebecca's time in India draws to a close, she reflects on what made her volunteer abroad experience worthwhile.
Join the Great Orangutan Project for the absolute adventure of a lifetime!
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Travelling to one of our ‘Great Projects’ is an experience or "taster" of what it would be like to work with animals in exotic locations and immerse yourself responsibly into a meaningful conservation project abroad.