Why volunteering abroad is the perfect family holiday

Family travel has changed and it’s no longer just parents calling the shots. Holiday planning is now shaped by the curiosity and ideas of everyone in the family. What was once driven by milestone celebrations, ticking off must-see attractions, or the desire to maximise beach time, has evolved into something far more intentional: shared experiences that resonate across all ages and leave a lasting impression long after you return home.

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The Silver Gap Year: Why Volunteering Abroad Later in Life Could Be Your Best Adventure Yet

The article highlights the growing trend of Canadians aged 50 and above embracing voluntourism, as many older travellers prioritise slow, meaningful travel that offers cultural immersion, purpose, and personal renewal over traditional holidays.

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Solo Travel in 2026: A Beginner’s Guide to Going It Alone

Solo travel can be intimidating, but for many Brits it’s become the most empowering way to explore the world. As peak travel planning season begins, Impact Explorers shares expert advice to help travellers embrace the journey – solo.

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Impact Explorers certified as B Corporation

Impact Explorers has announced its certification as a B Corporation, joining a global group of companies meeting verified standards for social and environmental impact.

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Impact Explorers launches Med Trips to deliver Global Learning through Overseas medical electives

Global learning and travel provider, Impact Explorers, announces the launch of Med Trips, a specialist brand offering meaningful, flexible and affordable healthcare electives, medical internships, and pre-meds.

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Volunteering Solutions achieves B Corp Certification: Putting business “for good” at the heart of every experience

Volunteering Solutions pursued B Corp certification to ensure its mission of connecting volunteers with communities delivers measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial sustainability. The rigorous process strengthened its ethical supply chains and community partnerships, giving volunteers confidence in meaningful, responsible placements while ensuring tangible, lasting benefits for local partners and communities.

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The Mirror UK – "I'm a travel expert - there's an easy way for students to boost their gap year budget"

Our founder shared his top tips for students planning a gap year including a fun and easy way they can give their gap year adventures a boost.

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Impact Explorers announced as Bronze Category winner for Ethical, Responsible, Sustainable Tourism Award by BETA

Impact Explorers Ltd is awarded the Bronze award for Ethical, Responsible, Sustainable Tourism Award by BETA

The British Youth Travel Awards reward and celebrate the excellent work and high standards that our members and industry stakeholders demonstrate through their work year-on-year.From creating new and innovative products and programmes for young travellers to outstanding examples of customer service and responding to the needs of this important sector – a sector that is worth over £37.7 billion to the UK economy each year.

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Impact Explorers Group shortlisted for Global Youth Travel Awards

The Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTAs) formally recognise outstanding performers across several fields of international youth travel.

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Travel with purpose has never been more relevant

Impact Explorers Group, through Volunteering Solutions and Med Trips, connects young people to meaningful global experiences, with a focus on transformative travel and experiential learning.

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EdexLive – Conversations with the Founder of Volunteering Solutions

Volunteering Solutions' CEO talks about the growing trend of voluntourism and how it opens up a world of opportunities for you to learn while travelling.

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YourStory – A pursuit to make volunteering a popular way to explore the world

“Volunteering is considered a much more responsible way of travelling among seasoned world travellers,” says Saurabh Sabharwal, Founder, Volunteering Solutions.

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The Hans India – Volunteering Solutions expands their footprints across America and Europe

The one-of-its-kind Indian organization has already been facilitating voluntourism and foreign service learning trips to students around the world in 30 countries for over a decade.

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TechStory – Volunteering Solutions: Helping Students Find Volunteering Placements Abroad

Volunteering Solutions provides placement to international volunteers and travelers at various social welfare projects all over the world.

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The Hindu – The charm of travel and the satisfaction of a cause

The bonus in coming to a foreign country is being able to explore while helping out – a concept known as volunteer tourism or ‘voluntourism’.

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Good News Network – More Teens Taking Gap Year For ‘Volunteering’ in South Africa

For many students, especially those in their gap year, volunteer travel is one of the most affordable and safest ways to see the world.

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Huffington Post – How a Young Mind Conceptualized Volunteer Tourism as The Future of Traveling

Volunteering abroad is mostly practiced by college and high school students, but many young adults and senior travelers also take it up during their travel expeditions.

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Charity Job – Why is it important to take up animal welfare projects?

For animal lovers, being surrounded by furry critters is absolute bliss. Volunteering with animals is a powerful way to get closer to them and make a difference.

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Over 50 and Overseas – All about volunteering abroad with Volunteering Solutions

Volunteering Solutions is a certified partner of WYSE Travel Confederation and has placed more than 10,000 volunteers worldwide in the last 10 years.

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Why volunteering abroad is the perfect family holiday

The Silver Gap Year: Why Volunteering Abroad Later in Life Could Be Your Best Adventure Yet

Solo Travel in 2026: A Beginner’s Guide to Going It Alone

Impact Explorers certified as B Corporation

Impact Explorers launches Med Trips to deliver Global Learning through Overseas medical electives

Volunteering Solutions achieves B Corp Certification: Putting business “for good” at the heart of every experience

The Mirror UK – "I'm a travel expert - there's an easy way for students to boost their gap year budget"

Impact Explorers Ltd is awarded the Bronze award for Ethical, Responsible, Sustainable Tourism Award by BETA

Impact Explorers Group shortlisted for Global Youth Travel Awards

Travel with purpose has never been more relevant

EdexLive – Conversations with the Founder of Volunteering Solutions

YourStory – A pursuit to make volunteering a popular way to explore the world

The Hans India – Volunteering Solutions expands their footprints across America and Europe

TechStory – Volunteering Solutions: Helping Students Find Volunteering Placements Abroad

The Hindu – The charm of travel and the satisfaction of a cause

Good News Network – More Teens Taking Gap Year For ‘Volunteering’ in South Africa

Huffington Post – How a Young Mind Conceptualized Volunteer Tourism as The Future of Traveling

Charity Job – Why is it important to take up animal welfare projects?

Over 50 and Overseas – All about volunteering abroad with Volunteering Solutions

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Why volunteering abroad is the perfect family holiday

The Silver Gap Year: Why Volunteering Abroad Later in Life Could Be Your Best Adventure Yet

Solo Travel in 2026: A Beginner’s Guide to Going It Alone

Impact Explorers certified as B Corporation

Impact Explorers launches Med Trips to deliver Global Learning through Overseas medical electives

Volunteering Solutions achieves B Corp Certification: Putting business “for good” at the heart of every experience

The Mirror UK – "I'm a travel expert - there's an easy way for students to boost their gap year budget"

Impact Explorers Ltd is awarded the Bronze award for Ethical, Responsible, Sustainable Tourism Award by BETA

Impact Explorers Group shortlisted for Global Youth Travel Awards

Travel with purpose has never been more relevant

EdexLive – Conversations with the Founder of Volunteering Solutions

YourStory – A pursuit to make volunteering a popular way to explore the world

The Hans India – Volunteering Solutions expands their footprints across America and Europe

TechStory – Volunteering Solutions: Helping Students Find Volunteering Placements Abroad

The Hindu – The charm of travel and the satisfaction of a cause

Good News Network – More Teens Taking Gap Year For ‘Volunteering’ in South Africa

Huffington Post – How a Young Mind Conceptualized Volunteer Tourism as The Future of Traveling

Charity Job – Why is it important to take up animal welfare projects?

Over 50 and Overseas – All about volunteering abroad with Volunteering Solutions