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Volunteering Solutions Blog
Check out our volunteer travel blog which features tips, advice and articles on how to volunteer abroad and choose the suitable program
Volunteer in Costa Rica: The Complete 2026 – 2027 Guide (Programs, Costs, Turtle Season & Ethics)
A complete guide to volunteering in Costa Rica: real program costs, turtle nesting season month by month, visas, Spanish, ethics and how to choose well.
Volunteering Abroad Over Christmas: The Complete Guide for Australian Students (2026-27)
You've finished exams. You've got 6-8 weeks before uni or work restarts. Here's the honest, practical guide to spending part of it doing real work overseas…
Thailand Volunteer Costs, Visa & Ethical Project Guide
A complete 2026 - 2027 guide to volunteering in Thailand: ethical elephant care, teaching in Chiang Mai, real costs, visa rules, best time to go and…
GVI Rescue: Fast-Track Placements for Affected Volunteers (Ready in 2 Weeks)
GVI's closure left thousands of volunteers stranded. We're opening a fast-track placement route — confirmed within 48 hours, ready to travel in as little as 2…
Gap Year Volunteering in 2026: A Growing Movement Across Every Age Group
A data-led look at the generational shift in volunteering abroad: why more 30–70-year-olds are signing up, and why Gen Z volunteers differently, not less.
Marine Conservation Volunteering Abroad: The Complete 2026 Guide
A complete 2026 guide to marine conservation volunteering abroad: coral reefs, sea turtles, diving, real costs by country, ethics and how to choose a responsible program.
GVI Has Closed: What Affected Volunteers Should Do (and Trusted Alternatives)
GVI has entered liquidation and cancelled its programs. Here is how to protect your money, whether you can still volunteer abroad in 2026, and how to…
Best Affordable Volunteer Abroad Programs in 2026 — How to Choose One You Can Trust
What affordable volunteer abroad really costs, six checks for a program you can trust, and how Volunteering Solutions (a B Corp) compares.
Volunteer in Bali: The Complete 2026 Guide
Planning to volunteer in Bali? This complete 2026 guide covers sea turtle and coral-reef conservation, marine, teaching and childcare projects, costs, the best time to go,…
Volunteer Abroad for Social Science & Development Students
How sociology, social work, development and politics students can volunteer abroad — community-led projects, ethics, destinations, costs and funding, and how it strengthens your degree.