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The Future Of Volunteering Abroad In The Coronavirus Era – How Will Things Look Like?

The travel industry accounts for 10% of the global economy and the stagnation of the last few months can have ripple effects to the remotest corners of the world. Every time we take a trip, there’s a domino effect of consumption that directly or indirectly affects the airlines, hoteliers, restaurateurs, taxi drivers, artisans, tour guides, […]

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 […]

¿Por qué deberías realizar un voluntariado con Volunteering Solutions?

“Te ganas la vida con lo que obtienes. Creas una vida con lo que das “. ~ Winston Churchill. El verdadero valor de estas palabras solo se puede entender cuando decidimos actuar desinteresadamente y contribuir al bienestar de otra persona. Si bien el concepto de trabajo de caridad local y voluntariado comunitario ha prevalecido […]

Consejos de seguridad a tener en cuenta durante tu voluntariado en el extranjero

En el extranjero, trabajar como voluntario, estudiar, o simplemente ir de visita es siempre una aventura emocionante. Especialmente para los jóvenes recién salidos de la escuela o aquellos que acaban de finalizar los estudios universitarios, viajar es una experiencia realmente reveladora, educativa, y una que te proporcionará, cantidad de recuerdos inolvidables. El voluntariado en el […]

Unravel Volunteer Travel: Fears & Possibilities in a Post-COVID-19 World

None of us ever imagined that we’d have to see a world like this! With the COVID-19 virus rampaging throughout the world causing people to shelter in their homes for most of the last few months, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Tourism Barometer showed a precipitous fall of 98% in international arrivals in May this […]

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 – […]

The Post-COVID-19 Tourism Trends: Here’s All We Need To Know

The last couple of months have imposed several global challenges, affecting the tourism and hospitality industry in the worst possible ways. Country borders have been sealed. Cities are at stand-still. Flights are mostly grounded. Cruise ships are docked in harbors. Trains across the world are stationary. Buses are not plying. Hotels are shut. Restaurants are […]

To Travel or Not To Travel? – Here’s What We Found Out Through A Survey!

It has been nearly 2 months (or more, in certain countries) that people are restricted from unnecessary movements & requested to main the protocols of social distancing. Travel and travel planning are being disrupted across the world, due to the spread of the coronavirus. As the pandemic is still thriving across the globe and countries […]

How To Convince Your Parents For Letting You Volunteer Abroad?

In today’s date, only classroom education is not enough – and a lot of importance is given on experiential learning. High school and college students are, thus, opting to travel and volunteer abroad for a meaningful program, in order to gain first-hand international work experience and also, to understand what actually tickles their interest. Just […]

5 Simple Steps To Volunteer Abroad

Have you been thinking of taking a volunteering trip but not sure where to begin? Often, we find it difficult to plan a volunteer trip abroad as there’s lack of appropriate information and guidance. In reality, however, such ‘voluntours’ are quite easy to plan and book; easier than planning a holiday or leisure trip! All it requires […]