Written by Melanie Sovann, a writer, editor, and proofreader whose writing experience includes a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from technology to sociology. Melanie is always thriving to expand her interests and learn new things. Aside from being a freelance writer, Melanie also works for essay writing company EssaySupply. If you want to lead a meaningful volunteering […]
Category Archives: Volunteer Travel Tips
Self-Care Tips for Volunteers Abroad
Written By Frank Hamilton, a blogger and translator from Manchester. He writes about blogging, digital marketing, and self-education. He also loves traveling and speaks Spanish, French, German, and English. A volunteer is a person who makes the world a better place without receiving material rewards. And this intention is priceless! Each person who decides to participate in a […]
The Ultimate Guide To Volunteering in Vietnam
Written by Jane Pham, a passionate travel writer at Vietnam Discovery, where travelers to the country can find A-Z guides and tips, as well as highly tailored responsible-travel tours. Check out their website or follow them on Facebook to see why Vietnam became “Asia’ Leading Destination”! For many of us, the years between the age of 20 […]
Putting Together a Group Volunteer Trip to Remember
Written by Mildred Delgado, a young and responsible marketing strategist at Academic Brits. She works with a company’s marketing team in order to create a fully-functional site that accurately portrays the company. You know your heart, and your passion is to have meaningful travel experience. You know you want to serve in such a way that positively […]
Key Safety Tips For Volunteering in Africa
Written by by Mark Gray, a creative consultant who is the author of a detailed resource for safety awareness while travelling abroad. So you have decided to go volunteering in Africa, well done! Volunteering is a spectacularly selfless and character-building experience, and it is something you will remember for a lifetime. However, as the trip approaches you […]
20 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Volunteers!
Did you know that some of the most charitable people in the world are your favorite celebrities? It’s true: actors, musicians – even royalty – are some of the most giving and philanthropic people around. It makes sense, they’ve been blessed with talent, drive and luck to become super successful and well-known and […]
Service Overseas: Why Volunteering Abroad is More Enriching than Simply Studying Abroad
Are you debating the best way to spend time abroad? As a student or recent graduate, traveling to other nations offers a definite allure — which is why many young people choose to study abroad. When it comes to exploring and understanding the world, however, having a meaningful travel experience means more than having an […]
How to Prepare for a Family Volunteer Trip
Volunteering abroad is considered one of the fastest-growing trends in travel, with around 1.6 million people volunteering overseas each year. While most of these volunteers are young adults, more parents are bringing their kids along to these volunteer trips. It’s easy to see why volunteering abroad is growing in popularity among families. Apart from being a great […]
Service With a Smile: The Personal Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering has hit a record high, with nearly one third of Americans offering their time to help others in 2018. One of the factors driving this mindset may well be the growing realization that volunteering not only does a lot of good in communities; it can also be hugely rewarding personally. Many of those who give their […]
Five Essentials To Remember Before Traveling to Volunteer Abroad
So you’re volunteering abroad sometime soon? That’s awesome! You’ve got your plane ticket and travel plans ready? Great! What about your visa and legal documents? How about your vaccines? You didn’t know you needed vaccines? Okay hold on, let’s take a moment and start from the very beginning. You have always wanted to go to […]