VS News & Current Events from Volunteering Solutions
Elephant Camp Volunteer Project Video from Thailand
Check out the video footage of Elephant Camp project shot by one of our recent volunteers.Read More
Volunteering Solutions nominated for 2012 Go Abroad Innovation Award
Volunteering Solutions is proud to announce that we have been selected as finalist in the 2012 GoAbroad Innovation Awards under the category of ' Innovative use of Technology'. Volunteering Solutions has been listed as a finalist under this award category for developing " Mobile My Account " for its volunteers.Read More
Summer 2012 Volunteer Projects
Summer 2012 is not far and we are seeing a large number of last minute bookings from volunteers who want to participate in the projects during the months of June - August. This year we have had a large number of past volunteers returning to join our volunteer abroad programs again.Read More
Launch of Medical Internship Project in Delhi - India
Volunteering Solutions is accepting applications now for MedicaI Internship Project in Delhi - India. With the launch of this new program, we now have three projects related to medical field available in India.Read More
New Project - Wildlife & Rescue Center Program
We are happy to announce the launch of new project in Costa Rica. The Wildlife and Rescue Center Volunteer program is now available. Volunteers would be either working in Alajuela Province or in the eastern side in Limon Province in Animal Rescue centers.Read More
Newly Designed My Account Section
We are happy to announce the launch of newly designed My Account section for the volunteers. The new My account section has got a new fresh look and feel to it and is easier to use for the convenience for the volunteers.Read More
Photo Competition Winner - Jan 2012 Entry
Pepe Pont just won $60 for the best Photo Posted for Jan 2012 Photo Competition Entry. Pepe volunteered in the Teaching Volunteer Program in Masai - Kenya with Volunteering Solutions.Read More
Video Competition Winner - Jan 2012 Entry
Doug Chapman just won $60 for the best Video Posted for Jan 2012 Video Competition Entry. Doug volunteered in the Childcare Volunteer Program in Hanoi - Vietnam with VS.Read More
Group Volunteer Projects with Volunteering Solutions
Volunteering Solutions is offering some exciting Group Volunteer Abroad Programs for college and High school student groups. Many of our destinations have become very popular for groups and we have a few groups registered for joining our projects in upcoming spring and Summer. The most popular Group Volunteer Project Locations are India, Peru, Ghana, Kenya and Tanzania.Read More
Photo Competition Winner - Dec 2011 Entry
Irina Chrennikowa just won $60 for the best Photo Posted for Dec 2011 Photo Competition Entry. Irina volunteered in the Orphanage Volunteer Program in Delhi - India with VS.Read More
New Website and Logo Launch for Volunteering Solutions
Volunteering Solutions is happy to announce the launch of its brand new website and logo. With the launch of the new site, we are now offering programs in 19 countries worldwide. Three new program destinations have been added. You can now choose to join our Volunteer Programs in Israel, Spain and Singapore.Read More
Photo Competition Winner - October 2011 Entry
Bianca Stella Cash has won $60 for the Best Photo Prize for Oct 2011 Entry. Bianca volunteered with Volunteering Solutions Tanzania Volunteer Program.Read More
Photo Competition Winner - September 2011 Entry
Lindsey Bohne has won $60 for the Best Photo Entry for Sept 2011. Lindsey participated in the Volunteer in Tanzania program in the summer. She has also just completed her second program with Volunteering Solutions and took part in Volunteer in Vietnam program.Read More
WYSETC 2011 meet in Barcelona
Volunteering Solutions is a proud member of WYSETC(World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation).Members from Volunteering Solutions would be visiting Barcelona to attend WYSTC 2011 conference from 20th September - 23rd September.Read More
Photo Competition Winner - Aug 2011 Entry
We received many great entries from the volunteers in August and it was difficult to decide on the winning entry.Two photos from Nepal and India project have been shortlisted and the prize money would be shared between Riddhima Kad and Anna Scherpel.To view the photo posted by Riddhima KadRead More
Summer 2012 Dates Announced
The Program start dates for Summer 2012 Volunteer Program have been announced.Volunteers can choose to join this 3 week volunteer and travel program option which is available in India, Ghana and Peru. We will be announcing the launch of summer program in Tanzania and Thailand shortly.Read More
Photo Competition Winner - July 2011 Entry
Sibyl Arbelo has won $60 for the Best Photo Entry for July 2011. Sibyl volunteered in the Volunteer with Street Children Program in Quito, Ecuador.To view the photoRead More
New Volunteer Feedback Videos and Reviews
Within the last one week we had ten new volunteer feedback videos posted on our Volunteer Video Gallery. The videos are a great help for the volunteers who are looking to join one of our Volunteer Abroad programs.Many of the videos have been taken by our Executive Director Saurabh Sabharwal on his current tour to visit the Volunteering Solutions Volunteer in Thailand, VolunteerRead More
Great Summer 2011
It is now the month of August and we have had very busy June and July accross the different program locations.August is also a busy month for many of the programs and we have more than 200 volunteers starting their projects accross different locations in the month of August. For the month of June and JulyRead More
Asia Programs Visit
Volunteering Solutions Executive Director Saurabh Sabharwal is currently visiting the projects in Nepal , Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam throughout July. The main purpose of the visit is to visit the program coordinators, inspect the programs and meet the volunteers in the programs.Read More
South Africa Programs Launched
Volunteering Solutions new programs in South Africa are now available. We are offering programs in the capital city of Cape Town and its suburban locations. Volunteers can choose from two program options , orphanage or Teaching/Sports Coaching programs.Programs start on every Monday of the month.Read More
Photo Competition Winner - Feb 2011 Entry
Jennifer Major has won $60 for the Best Photo Entry for Feb 2011. Jennifer volunteered in the Orphanage program in Nairobi, Kenya.To view the photo , click hereRead More
Tanzania / Kenya Visit
VS Operations Head , Sahil Sabharwal is back from visiting the projects in Arusha , Tanzania as well as Nairobi , Kenya.Future volunteers can view a video tour of the volunteer house accommodations in Tanzania.Please click here to view the video.Read More
Photo Competition Winner - Feb 2010
Kristen Rasmussen just won $60 for her Photo of a child in an Orphanage.Kristen volunteered in La Ceiba, Honduras in the Orphanage Program. Great Photo - Kristen.To view the photo, click hereRead More
Documentary on Kenya Volunteer work - Chris Oram and Shaun Walsh
In Sept 2010 , Chris Oram and Shaun Walsh from UK volunteered in the Masai volunteer project in Kimuka , NGong Hills in Kenya.After finishing their volunteer program , they travelled across different locations in Malawi,Tanzania, Uganda, Namibia and South Africa.Read More
Ghana Visit
Volunteering Solutions Operations Head , Sahil Sabharwal is back from visiting Ghana projects.The main aim of the trip was to visit the volunteers, meet the local country staff , host families and the projects. Please click here to view the trip photos.Read More
Dec 2010 Photo Competition Winner
Joe Tranchina has won $60 for the Best Photo Entry for Dec 2010. Joe Tranchina volunteered in Moshi , Tanzania in Nov 2010. To view the photo , click hereRead More
China Programs Launched
Volunteering Solutions new programs in Beijing , China are now available online. We are currently accepting applications for these programs.Please visit, http://www.volunteeringsolutions.com/china-beijing/volunteer_in_china-beijing.htm to view the details.Read More
New Volunteer Programs in China
Volunteering Solutions is proud to announce the opening of new programs in China.Saurabh Sabharwal , the Executive Director is currently in China meeting the new local staff and finalizing the programs.We will have the new programs online within the next few days time.Read More
Brand New My Account Section for VS volunteers !
Volunteering Solutions now has a brand New My Account Section for its volunteers online. Get all the trip info, details, connect with other volunteers, update flights all on the new My AccountRead More
Fundraising Efforts for Orphanage in Honduras
Kimberly Lin from USA has joined the Orphanage Program in Honduras on 11th Oct 2010. Through her fundraising efforts she has been able to raise funds for Casa Feliz Orphanage in La Ceiba. We thank Kimberly for her efforts.To view the donation video , click hereRead More
Photo Competition Winner
Jake Custer has won the prize for the Best Photo Competition for the month of September. Jake volunteered in Kenya in March and returned to volunteer in the orphanage in Aug as well. To view the Photo , click hereRead More
Photo Competition Winner - Aug 2010
Krystle Prenter who volunteered with us in Ho Chi Minh City , Vietnam has won $60 for her photo . To view the photo , click here There have been many great photos posted this month. Volunteers are encouraged to post more photos , videos and share their trip experience with other volunteers.Read More
Winter Programs now available
Winter 2010 programs are now available on the site. We are offering special 2 week program in India , Ghana, Peru and Tanzania. Programs will start on 20th Dec 2010 and 03rd Jan 2011. These programs are highly recommended for groups and friends travelling together.To view the details, click here Please note that all the other ongoing programs would be available and volunteersRead More
Toll Free Number Launch
VS is proud to offer Toll free number service for US and Canada customers. Please call us at 1-888-790-3096 for any queries.Read More
Photo Competition Winner - July 2010
Alberte Karmark, who volunteered in Ghana - Just won herself the Best Photo Prize for Summer Contest July 2010 - $60.To view the photo , click hereRead More
Volunteering Solutions Community Launch
Volunteering Solutions is proud to launch its own Community page for the volunteers.To join the community , click here The community would benefit the enrolled and prospective volunteers as they can make friends beforehand and share experiences.Volunteers can create their own customized page ,make friends , share blogs , photos and videos as well.Read More
Photo Competition Winner - Jan 2010
Greg Pioli who volunteered with us in Nairobi , Kenya has won $60 for his photo - Me and my host mother in the Masaai lands. Congrats , Greg. To view the photo , click hereRead More
get hundered dollar off on programs for India
Christmas and New Year present from Volunteering Solutions, apply before 31st Jan 2010 and get $100 off on programs for India (minimum 2 weeks duration, offer not valid on Summer Program in India) So hurry and Apply Now!Read More
Saurabh - Executive Director of Volunteerig Solutions would be travelling to Peru, Ecuador and Costa Rica
Our Executive Director - Saurabh would be travelling to Peru, Ecuador and Costa Rica for over 3 weeks to check on our programs and meet volunteers while travelling. The aim of this trip is tomeet local coordinators and staff and to ensure we continue to provide affordable and quality programs in these countries. The trip will also allow us to further expand our programs inRead More
UK Website Launch
Volunteering Solutions launches http://www.volunteeringsolutions.co.uk A domain for UK/EU customers. Volunteers can now view and pay in GBP making life a lot easier. Our Volunteer Abroad prices start at only GBP125 only!Read More
Volunteering Solutions announces the launch of its new and updated website.
Volunteering Solutions announces the launch of its new and updated website. The new website was designed after gathering feedback from over 500 volunteers during 2008-2009. The new website features includeRead More
VOLUNTEER FLIGHT BOOKINGS
We are proud to annnouce a tie up with Global Travel Market one of the industry leaders in cheap flights abroad and is recommended by the Loney Planet. Volunteers can now benifit from the low airfares along with our low volunteer abroad fee.Read More
THAILAND/ CAMBODIA VISIT
VS Executive Director is visiting the projects in Thailand and Cambodia during October 2009. While on the trip he plans to start new programs in Thailand - Bangkok and surrounding areas. Saurabh will meet new coordinator and visit project location in Thailand along with visiting volunteers home and host families in the city.Read More
KENYA / TANZANIA VISIT
VS Executive Director and Operations Lead are currently in Kenya and Tanzania. They are there to meet the local staff, bring out ways to make changes and improve the program based on volunteer feedback. They would be spending over 10 days visiting projects and host families in both countries as part of the Annual visit done by our employees.Read More
FACEBOOK PHOTO COMPETITION
The winner of $60 for the Volunteering Solutions Photo Competetion on FaceBook Group iin August is Jesse Weller. Jesse spent 8 weeks in the Teaching English to Monks program in Chiang Mai Thailand.Read More