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Best Internship Abroad Opportunities For Students In 2019

Before we talk about the best internship opportunities that are provided by Volunteering Solutions in different countries of the world, let us talk about why internships are important for students. As they say, “You need the experience to gain experience!” This seems to be the real concern for millennials who are transitioning into the workforce […]

8 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer In Morocco

Home to a blend of cultures, hosting elements of both the developed and developing world, a traveler’s paradise, and a backpacker’s Mecca, Morocco has shades and fervor that are sure to ignite a curious soul. Be it the merge of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean oceans or the mix of Berber, Arab, French, and Spanish […]

Volunteering and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Volunteering for the betterment of the larger part of society who still haven’t become rightful ‘partners’ in development is the crucial need of the hour. While the United Nation convention lays out goals to achieve the same as the much-needed commitment the developed world owes the developing world, A set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals […]

How To Be A Responsible Volunteer

From the desire to give back, ample scope of cultural immersion, the camaraderie that occurs on volunteer vacations to the bonding and experiences that such vacations bring, there are several motivations why travelers head for this journey. However, with the emerging scrutiny of the unethical practices in the ‘voluntourism’ industry, it is becoming increasingly important […]

How To Be A Responsible Traveler

With the traveling boom becoming greater day by day where globetrotting has become the new normal, it is important to stop and reflect if we are doing it responsibly. Sure, traveling has a lot of benefits – for us and also for the places that we travel to – but is it possible that we […]

Volunteer Work in Portugal – A Comprehensive Guidebook

As the Lonely Planet describes – “Medieval castles, cobblestone villages, captivating cities, and golden beaches: the Portugal experience can be many things.” If you’ve always had the urge to set sail and explore this beautiful nation, then now is the time to let your dreams find a way. Located on the south-western tip of Europe, […]

Inspiring Volunteering Journeys Of VolSol Volunteers

To volunteer abroad in a different country in an unfamiliar setup is bound to leave a lasting impact on our lives. To go somewhere far away, to do things which are very different from what we do back home, meet different kinds of people – all under the same roof and most importantly, make an […]

8 Reasons Why Sri Lanka Should Be Your Next Volunteering Destination

Sri Lanka, the coastal country in South of Asia, is known for its dedication towards Buddhism and the series of palm-fringed beaches. Every year a number of volunteers, on their gap year, choose Sri Lanka for volunteering abroad. Out of the many projects offered in the country, volunteer teaching in Sri Lanka is quite a […]

Alternative Programs To Peace Corps : Similar Opportunities Around The World

The desire to travel to different countries, experience a diverse topography, a new culture, learn a new language and most importantly, make an attempt to give back as a global citizen drives many people to apply for the US Peace Corps but being a difficult application to convert, there’s preparation and experience needed to successfully […]

Best Places To Volunteer In South America

A continent full with contrasts, South America is filled with towns that beautifully blend colonial and indigenous history, host a diverse geographical topography, have some of the most revered “Worlds of Wonder” and proudly boasts of being the birthplace of one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. The region, however, has had a […]

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