Written by Michael Gorman, a freelance writer and proofreader from the UK who is currently working for several assignment proofreading services. Being interested in day-to-day development, Gorman writes various blog posts and discovers new aspects of human existence every day. People love volunteering. From popular celebrities to college students, everyone wants to do good […]
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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 […]
This Caribbean Island Is Training the Next Generation of Environment Leaders
If you were told that a 400 sqm island in the heart of the Caribbean, mostly known for its yacht-filled harbors and luxury villas, was also the home of an incredible school teaching how to fight climate change… Would you believe it? You better! Richmond Vale Academy, located in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, […]
How Quarantine Also Threatens Endangered Species – An interview with LAST
While we are all staying safe at home watching these heartwarming videos of dolphins in the Venice canals, a darker story is unraveling in Costa Rica. Several species of sea turtles come to Costa Rican beaches to hatch and nest every year. Local conservation organizations, such as Latin America Sea Turtles (LAST), work tirelessly to […]
5 Tips to Maximize the Impact of Volunteering on Your Resume and Cover Letter
Written by by Andrew Fennell, writer for AssignYourwriter and founder of CV writing advice website StandOut CV – he is a former recruitment consultant and contributes career advice to websites like Business Insider, The Guardian, and FastCompany. It’s easy to feel disheartened if you believe that a dose of volunteering is akin to a career gap […]
Dramatic Rescue: Baby Orphan Manatee Saved by RAREC, a Non-Profit on the GivingWay Platform
On July 10th, 2018, John Garnica, founder, and president of RAREC received a call at 4 AM informing him of a baby manatee in dire need of help. The call came from Regionales de la Producción (DIREPRO), a government body that supports environmental preservation and sustainability. Members of DIREPRO had boarded a boat to ensure that the […]
5 Volunteer Opportunities for Families
We’ve put together a list of 5 volunteer opportunities abroad that are perfect for families with children looking for their next wonderful adventure overseas: Kep Gardens, Cambodia Pyunli, India EcoReach Foundation, Nepal Tortugas de Pacuare, Costa Rica Peru Vivential, Peru Volunteering abroad as a family may seem challenging, but there are actually several programs around […]
Featured Organization of the Month: YAAPHA, Tanzania
YAAPHA (Youth In Action Against Poverty and HIV/AIDS) was founded 8 years ago by Peter Bundala, and its mission is this: “YAAPHA is committed to reducing illiteracy and poverty by addressing the needs of children and youth, providing primary education, life skills and entrepreneurship empowerment in Tanzania.” Check out this short video about Peter’s life and what sparked […]
40 Travel Experts and Non-Profit Leaders Weigh In on the Top Travel Trends and Voluntourism, is it Good or Bad?
GivingWay Survey shows that Voluntourism can be positive if done right, say Top Travel Bloggers, NGO Directors, and World Influencers.
Long Haul Flight Tips for Volunteering Abroad
Following these top tips will make your long haul flight stress-free and you will be prepared to start your volunteer work in no time.