Volunteering is one of the most popular go abroad experiences, and some agencies are booking for 2021/22 expeditions, with the expectation that travel will open up once again. People volunteer abroad for a variety of reasons: some want to have an adventure, while others are hell-bent on saving the world. Whatever your goals, MyWorldAbroad's main site (for registered users) has advice for you, as well as hundreds of resources to get you in touch with your ideal program. Here are a few of the key tips from the section:
Top Tips Up your intensity: Volunteering in a third world country or... Read the full articleMyWorldBlog | Volunteer Abroad |
Category: Volunteer Abroad (22 posts)
Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 - 05:11 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Short-term volunteer strips abroad can build significant cross-cultural understanding. While working as a professional massage therapist in the US, Uma has taken a number of short-term insight volunteer trips to, among other places, Guatemala and Peru. On every trip, she tries to immerse herself fully in her host culture, and to really understand the local way of life.
Read more in the Stories from Abroad section. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
0 Comments
Posted on Sunday, May 8, 2022 - 05:11 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Bushra's story offers a great example of a student who makes the most of her trips abroad, viewing the excursions as learning experiences, but also as tools for self-reflection and self-assessment. Her story of a short-term volunteer trip to Guatemala highlights the important realizations that become possible when a student rises to the challenge of going abroad. Check out Bushra's story here. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
0 Comments
Posted on Friday, May 6, 2022 - 07:12 in Volunteer Abroad, Stories from Abroad
Alyssa is a great example of how even short-term volunteer trips abroad can have a big impact. Each reading week, Alyssa travels to a new location to participate in a different volunteer program. Here, she recounts what she learned working with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans, and with a medical outreach group in Nicaragua.
Read more in the Stories from Abroad section. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
0 Comments
Posted on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 05:22 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Katie's short-term adventure to Greece gives insight into the ideal go-abroad mentality: openness, eagerness and a sense of humor. Katie planned her trip well in advance, giving herself the time and freedom to make sure she was prepared and in the right mindset to make the most of her weeks abroad. Take a look at her full story right here. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
0 Comments
Posted on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 05:12 in Stories from Abroad, Study Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Heather spent a full academic year on exchange at the Tec de Monterrey campus in Guadalajara, with the goals of improving her Spanish and immersing herself in Mexican culture. Not only did she achieve these goals, she also earned course credit and volunteered with community groups to gain even more insight into the colorful local culture.
Read more in the Stories from Abroad section. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
0 Comments
Posted on Monday, February 14, 2022 - 07:12 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Tara was driven to volunteer in Bolivia by a desire to see the world, and a passion for helping others. While there, she learned about her host culture, but also built valuable career experience and learned a whole lot about effective cross-cultural communication. Her story is an exciting and enlightening one!
Read more in the Stories from Abroad section. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
0 Comments
Posted on Monday, November 8, 2021 - 06:00 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Katie volunteered at the Sandipani Muni School in Vrindavan, India, working in a school, teaching basic skills to children as they learned the English language. Katie was studying occupational therapy at the time. Check out her story to learn how this short-term volunteering term both challenged and invigorated her course of study. Read it now.
Been abroad?
0 Comments
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 12:11 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
Do you have an interest in international development? So does Salina! She spent her time as a volunteer in Guatemala immersing herself totally in the local culture and traditions – from food to dance to the Spanish language. Find out exactly what she got up to in San Miguel Dueñas.
Read more in the Stories from Abroad section. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
0 Comments
Posted on Friday, May 7, 2021 - 11:00 in Stories from Abroad, Volunteer Abroad
By volunteering in a physical therapy clinic in Yucatan, Mexico, Mariah was able to build her professional resume while improving her Spanish language skills and experiencing the color and warmth of the Mexican people. In a children’s health clinic, Mariah shadowed a professional physical therapist and provided a crucial service for members of the local community.
Read more in Stories from Abroad. Been abroad? Tell us about it!
0 Comments
Pages
Follow Us!
Categories
Finding Work (26)
In the News (80)
Intern Abroad (21)
International Skills (45)
MyWorldBuzz (40)
Stories from Abroad (96)
Study Abroad (54)
Teach Abroad (23)
The Professions (12)
Top Tips (33)
Travel Abroad (13)
Volunteer Abroad (18)
Work Abroad (14)
Working Holidays (4)
10 Global Competencies
Take control of your career with this ESSENTIAL model!
The 1-Year & 4-Year Global Mindset Maps!
Don't miss your blueprint
for success! Set goals &
take action to build the
Global You.
Virtual Internships in 2022!
Remote work is the way of the future! Start planning YOUR virtual international internship now.
The Global You
What skills, knowledge and experiences can change your life? Find out with this NEW model!
Quizzes & Scorecard
Take these simple quizzes to assess your international skills, experiences & job search readiness!