Riyanka Roy, Author at Volunteering Solutions Blog

Remember These Safety Tips While Volunteering Abroad

Volunteering, studying, or even just visiting abroad is always an exciting venture. Especially straight out of school, or newly graduated, traveling as a young adult is an inevitable learning experience, an eye-opener, and more than anything it will provide you with memories that you’ll never forget. Volunteering abroad, especially, helps you attain this experience most […]

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 […]

Should I Volunteer Abroad After The Corona Scare Dies Out?

As I’m sitting here in my room, looking out of the window and seeing the deserted streets, scrolling through my Facebook feed at times and changing the news channels to stay updated about the Corona consequences, my heart skips a beat at times thinking of people who aren’t as lucky as most of us – […]

Best Women Empowerment Volunteer Abroad Programs To Choose From

‘There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.’ – Kofi Annan, ex-Secretary-General of the United Nations. Women are the pillars of our society and must be provided with the freedom & respect they deserve. Going back in history, women across the world were deprived of social & economic power, they […]

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 […]

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, […]

Everything You Need To Know About Sports Coaching Programs Abroad

We’ve all heard about the saying – All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! But have you ever thought how amazing it would be if your work is all about playing? Oh yeah, you got me right – I’m talking about being a Sports Coach while volunteering abroad! Why Should I Volunteer […]

Everything You Need To Know About Teaching Volunteer Programs Abroad

“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning” – Brad Henry. One can never deny the fact that teachers play an important role in our lives, and helps us to become a good human being as well as motivate us to be successful. Needless to say, the future […]

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Differently: Volunteer Abroad With Your Partner

– “I’m planning a surprise for you.” – “What is it? Don’t make me anticipate about it.” – “We are going for a volunteering trip abroad and work with little ones there.” This sounds extremely good, isn’t it? 🙌😊 Well, even you can surprise your partner by planning something incredible. And who wouldn’t like to […]

Why Should You Volunteer Abroad With Volunteering Solutions?

“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” ~ Winston Churchill. The true value of these words can only be understood if we all, at some point in our lives, decide to act selflessly and contribute towards someone else’s well being. While the concept of local charity […]