Riyanka Roy, Author at Volunteering Solutions Blog

Where Are Volunteers Needed? Start Planning for 2021, Now!

For travelers like us, who are always craving to beat the mundane and aspire to see new places across the world while helping meaningfully as volunteers, this entire period of lockdown has been pretty tiresome. I’ve been contemplating when I can book another flight ticket and wake up in a land where I’ve never been […]

Affordable International Volunteer Opportunities For College Students in 2021

If you are a college student looking for an ‘Alternative Break’ program or taking a gap year to decide what next to do in life – then you should definitely consider volunteering abroad. And you should know that you aren’t alone in this. Thousands of students from all over the world are taking this altruistic […]

Steps To Follow While Planning For A Low Cost Volunteer Trip Abroad

2020 has been an eye-opener for people across the world, and as we were all pushed to stay indoors, we definitely learned one thing – Life can’t be taken for granted. Thus, when the pandemic woes come to an end, I’m sure that many of us, bitten by the wanderlust bug, would pack our bags […]

How To Be A Responsible Traveler?

Now that the world has literally come to a standstill with all the nations emphasizing on social distancing and the WHO is constantly mentioning the importance of self-quarantine to combat the Corona Pandemic – it’s time for us, the humans, to pause and think how we can be better with our moves once we get […]

7 Best Travel Tips For Post-Pandemic Volunteering Abroad

The pandemic brought on by COVID-19 has significantly changed the dynamics and parameters of what we termed as normalcy. It’s evident that things would not be the same as before – even after the situation eases. The travel and tourism industry has probably been the worst affected industry during the coronavirus pandemic and as the […]

How to Be Motivated While Volunteering Abroad & Avoid Burnout

We know that it’s not easy to travel abroad for a considerable period of time and give your valuable time & energy towards improving the lives of others. Stepping out of the comfort zone and trying to adapt to a new land needs a lot of mental effort while working for a volunteer program requires […]

Top 10 Volunteer Abroad Destinations For 2021

Being a trusted international organization, Volunteering Solutions has been working for the last 14 years with the aim of sustainable development and we are glad to have the volunteers’ support in this venture. For those who still haven’t experienced the joy and satisfaction of volunteering abroad – it’s never too late to start! You can […]

A First Timer’s Guide To Volunteering Abroad

Last year, when I planned for my first volunteering trip to Kenya, I was super-excited about being with the tiny little ones though I wasn’t sure of many things, which I eventually got to learn with time. For all of us, I’m sure it’s the same – while we know what we want to do, […]

11 Recommended Pre-Med Volunteering Programs Abroad For 2021

If you are a pre-med student wondering how to gain first-hand work experience, then we have the perfect medical volunteering programs to offer you. Volunteering Solutions provides the best and affordable projects in 11 countries including the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Tanzania, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Peru and Costa Rica. Travel and be a […]

Make Your Summer Break 2021 The Most Memorable One Ever!

“I know what you did last summer!” – Ah, well, just kidding! The pandemic literally kept us all indoors and we could barely enjoy the Summer of 2020! Now that winter is knocking on the doors and summer is just around the corner, you must also be wondering what new to do this time! Definitely […]