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 […]
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7 Arts Nonprofits Perfect for Filmmakers
There are many charitable people in the world, whether it’s with their time or money. When you put both of these together through GivingWay, it’s possible to “Volunteer Abroad” and visit a nonprofit in another country, where you can really get hands on with the place you choose to help. Volunteering abroad has so many […]
Preserving the Unique Beauty of the Galapagos Islands as a Conservation Volunteer
With more than 275,000 visitors to the islands last year, the popularity of the Galapagos islands is on the rise. Unfortunately, the growing numbers of people on the islands is also threatening the stability of landscapes and wildlife through the pollution and invasive species that they introduce. Many global and local organizations are fighting back, and […]
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 […]
Students Set Out: A Guide for Student Volunteers
1. Optimize your time 2. Keep the cost down 3. Get your parents on board 4. Be open minded In today’s competitive age, college students are constantly juggling social life, grades and extracurriculars. Traveling as a student is a luxury usually thought of as time with family or a semester abroad. GivingWay shows students that exploring abroad can mean more […]
Discover 6 Nonprofit Organizations that are Making a Real Difference in their LGBTQ Communities
Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈 While LGBTQ rights have come a long way, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer + communities still face a lot of discrimination. We have a long way to go when it comes to equal rights, especially in many countries in Africa and South America. Luckily, GivingWay has a bunch of nonprofits – many […]
The winner of GivingWay’s #givinghappiness giveaway – introducing Isabella!✨
A few weeks ago, GivingWay had our very first giveaway! Our GivingWay #givinghappiness giveaway (say that three times fast! 😆)! The winner was to receive $500 towards a volunteer trip at a GivingWay nonprofit of their choice, as well as the opportunity to become a GivingWay Correspondent – with their photos, words and video from […]
7 Nonprofit Organizations Changing their Communities through Permaculture
Spring is in the air! And did you know April is Garden Month?! What better way to celebrate and prepare then by spending time in a garden, focusing on environmental conservation and growing vegetables? Preferably in a warm climate 😉 Well thanks to the concept of Permaculture – you can! The term Permaculture comes from blending […]
Top 6 Reasons to Volunteer Abroad Through GivingWay
So you’re ready to volunteer abroad! You want to go on an exciting journey and make a big positive difference through a nonprofit. Incredible! 🙂 Now you just need to decide where, when and how. The best option is to do it through GivingWay. Why? Good question! Get ready because here are the Top 6 […]
7 Revolutionary Nonprofits to Volunteer at if You Love Books
Attention book lovers! If your idea of a good time is getting into a good book but you also adore volunteering for a good cause, these organizations combine both and one of them could be a great fit for you! All of these nonprofits are committed to raising literacy in their communities through their local […]