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Childcare volunteer teaches a young boy different colours during school in Cambodia

By Ashwin September 16th July, 2019

The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

Besides ticking a country off your travel list and getting to explore, what are the other benefits of volunteer work abroad? We’re glad you asked!

Our ultimate travel packing list for volunteering in Latin America.

By Isabel Silva 03rd July, 2019

Preparing your volunteer packing list for Central and South America

This is the year you’ll travel Latin America while volunteering abroad. You have everything in order: your passport, flights and visa… everything, except your bags.

Belgian family at the top of the Andes Mountain range in Peru

By Julie Brondeel 02nd July, 2019

Personal insight: Family volunteering abroad

Here at Projects Abroad, we get inquiries about family volunteering more and more often. The increasing popularity of volunteering with your family is easy to understand when you think of the kinds of experiences it opens up for parents and their children.

A Projects Abroad volunteer with her host family during her Nomad Project in Mongolia.

By Jen Southern 19th June, 2019

Living with a host family abroad? This is what you need to know!

As a volunteer or intern abroad, you want to make an impact. However, we also want you to experience the full extent of living and working in another country.

Projects Abroad volunteers take a group photo during a senior volunteer vacation

By Amelia McKinlay 12th June, 2019

What to do during retirement? Find a new purpose as a senior volunteer abroad

Retirement can be one of the most wonderful times of your life, but deciding what to do during retirement can be difficult. Many retirees choose to start a new hobby or take the time to help out with their loved ones.

Sharks swimming in Fiji while volunteers conduct research on marine conservation.

By Amelia McKinlay 06th June, 2019

Best Marine Conservation Programs in 2024

The ocean is the life source of our planet. It provides the oxygen we breathe.

While volunteering abroad you can enjoy the cultural exchange and learn a new language.

By Isabel Silva 30th May, 2019

Language Requirements as a Volunteer Abroad

You’ve finally made the decision to volunteer or intern abroad. As your finger is about to hit the “Apply Now” button, a thought dawns on you.

Healthcare volunteers take a group photo with students during a medical outreach in Kenya

By Jen Southern 22nd May, 2019

Seven things to consider when volunteering abroad last minute

Summer is fast approaching and you have no plans...Gasp! Shock!

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