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It is said that the real beauty of a place lies in the eyes of the visitor! In this 21st Century, when Insta-Tourism is gaining major popularity, especially among the millennials, clicking pictures and storing images from a travel expedition is one of the most common things that we do ...
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Responsible travel, sustainable tourism, volunteer travel, volunteer tourism, voluntourism - no matter by what name you call it, undeniably, this is the travel trend that's gonna rule in the year ahead. According to a 2015 survey by Marriott Rewards Credit Card from Chase, 84% of millennials said that they would ...
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To put it in the words of Lonely Planet, "Australia is the unexpected: a place where the world’s oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe." This Continent in the South is a treat for travelers ...
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You love tacos spiced up with the Mexican sauce, right? - Good enough a reason to travel to Mexico! Well, no kidding! This huge country encompasses epic landscapes from Northern deserts and snowy peaks of the Central Sierra, to the Jungle highlands of Southern Chiapas and the beaches of the ...
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In today's date, environmental issues are becoming a matter of concern and it's our responsibility to contribute towards Mother Nature's well-being, in whichever way we can. The effect of global warming is evident from the frequent disasters the world is experiencing at regular intervals. This, thus, calls for an act ...
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Would you choose to waste your summer break doing nothing? Or would you make a sensible choice of opting for a volunteering project and making the most of your time by doing something meaningful? While the first one is easier to choose, the second one will surely take you a ...
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In this 21st Century, when the corporate structure has become immensely complicated and there are new goals to be achieved every day and new heights to be reached, we are glad that they do take time out to indulge in something meaning like the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) projects and ...
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In this 21st Century, the majority of the people are concerned about themselves on one hand, which often looks extremely self-centric! But on the other, there are several kind souls, who are taking the step forward to contribute towards the lives of the underprivileged ones, and if the idea of ...
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Can you name a living being from the present-day who have shared the space on earth with dinosaurs? Well, they are the Sea turtles! Yes! They have been existing from several millenniums now, but have hardly transformed from their original form. However, over the years, with increasing population and pollution, ...
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"I know what you did last summer!" - Ah, well, just kidding! Now that Winter is knocking the doors and Summer is just around the corner, you must also be wondering what new to do this time! Definitely for high school, college and university students, Summer Break is one of ...
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In this 21st Century, classroom lessons are just not enough! Especially for high school graduates and college students, work experience matters a lot and it gives them an exposure to the bigger world that lies beyond the textbooks and classrooms. Apart from that, in the last few years, there has ...
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Wondering how to experience a meaningful vacation in 2020? There’s one set of people who might be thinking of traveling abroad to volunteer, but not sure of where to go and what to do. There might be others who are still scared to travel alone and trying to convince friends ...
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As the holiday season of winter is inching closer, friends and families have started planning their trips abroad. This is the time when people mostly travel around in huge numbers; mostly family vacations. One very cost-effective and popular travel trend during the winter holidays is taking a family volunteer vacation ...
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What else could make you happier from within than to bring a smile on a stranger's face? Yes, we do live in a very thankless world and with each day passing by, the human touch is going missing. We can easily spend some hours of our lives walking up to ...
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Traveling has now become safer than it ever was, and teenagers from all across the world are taking the bold step of stepping out of their comfort zone and traveling abroad to get engaged in philanthropic projects. At a tender age, it might often be difficult to decide about things ...
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In this 21st Century, the concept of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) has grown immensely and several multinational companies like Google, Microsoft, KPMG, PwC, etc are encouraging their employees to actively participate in CSR programs. This is not just to make an impact on society and help the underprivileged people, but ...
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“There is no painkiller as effective as love, no anti-depressant as soothing as cheer, no defibrillator as powerful as wisdom.”  ― Abhijit Naskar, Time to Save Medicine. Perhaps no words can describe the feeling of satisfaction that a doctor feels after treating a patient and seeing him/her get relieved from ...
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In today's date, people are growing to be more sensible and opting to set out for 'Responsible Tours' rather than just a relaxing holiday! Undoubtedly, volunteering vacations are being a thing - and it's all for good. Many backpackers, couples, families, gap year travelers, solo explorers, and vagabonds have started ...
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You've already wasted a lot of time dreaming about traveling to your favorite destination. You missed the chance of doing some good work during your Summer Break and kept liking others' photographs on Social Media. You thought several times about volunteering abroad, but for some reason or the other, your ...
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Are you willing to change your way of traveling a bit, and make your journey more meaningful by doing something incredible? Are you looking for a perfect 1 Week's Volunteer Program abroad, that'll let you work and travel simultaneously? Are you ready to take up a challenge and make a ...
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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 ...
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One would surely counter the idea of learning about a country in a fortnight, and rightly so. After all, it is just not possible to understand a nation, which has been established and been growing for centuries, in just a couple of weeks. But who said you cannot brush through ...
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A continent as historically, culturally and geographically rich and diverse as Africa is a blessing for the world and for people who know how to appreciate diversity. With its savannahs, some of the highest mountains in the world, "The African Big 5", the blues, jazz and the tango tunes, the entire ...
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Are you a medical or nursing student, eager to travel abroad and serve society while learning through your experiences? Well, this is your chance then... Doing something good for the society always gives a feeling of satisfaction - and for doctors & nurses, that feeling can be felt every day, ...
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There are tourists, explorers, discoverers, and then there are volunteers! While it's kinda easy to be a tourist, plan a trip to an exotic location, stay at some fancy resort and indulge in all good things - like of a volunteer traveler isn't quite similar! Yet, the experiences that the ...
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Don’t you wish you had a chance to re-live your childhood? Well, then there is something you’d certainly not want to miss reading. Childcare volunteering program is a project dedicated to the welfare and development of underserved children. No matter whether you choose to work with the little ones in ...
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March 3, 2019: I have seen several photographs of this place before, but as I stood outside the gate of Makimei Children's Home, it felt like Déjà vu. "Have I been here earlier? Do I know these kids? Will I be able to do anything good for them?" - I ...
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Are you a recent college grad who is looking to volunteer and bring about a positive difference in the world? Are you also planning to travel as you do that? Well then you’ve made the right choice and you are in the right place. With volunteering destinations across the globe ...
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“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn” – Benjamin Franklin. There can be nothing truer than this - and we all would agree on the point that experiencing something makes a mark on our mind and soul, helping us to remember ...
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For years, charities across the globe have been encouraging students to join their volunteering programmes to help make a difference in the world. Volunteers are an integral part of any charitable organization; without them, there would be no charity. Not only can volunteering benefit a wealth of causes, but it ...
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Before going into the details of the volunteering opportunities for Australians in Asia, let's take a quick look at the fact that has led us here! Well, to keep it short, if you take a look at the list of countries from where people travel the most (locally and internationally), ...
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Not everyone in the world can travel across the globe and those who can, should make it a point to give back to the places that they so earnestly explore and enjoy. This is precisely why the concept of “giving back” or Volunteering for a good cause motivates many to ...
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Enough of scratching your head! It’s time to take the quiz and make decision making simpler. If you’ve been wondering where to go to volunteer in Asia, we are here to help you out. Just play this quiz and answer according to your preferences - we shall tell you where ...
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Every year, a number of high school pass outs and college students travel abroad to volunteer under a program. This is done as a regular activity by several gappers to enhance their interpersonal skills and gain international exposure. It is also noted that several universities and corporates consider volunteering abroad ...
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The story of a 17-year-old boy from Argentina, who chose to go all the way to Tanzania, Africa and do something meaningful. Having lived, accustomed, hated, loved and volunteered in Tanzania for 6 months, his desire to venture and help took him 12,141 kilometers away from home. Alejandro did not ...
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Are you a medical student or a professional, looking forward to volunteer at a healthcare center in a faraway land and make a difference by treating people? There are several countries around the world where the medical facilities aren't well developed and people living in the rural areas often suffer ...
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Southeast Asia is the over-arching name given to several countries in the South-Eastern part of Asia which are although related but also are culturally distinctive. These countries are Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Also, one of the most popular tourist destinations owing ...
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Volunteering can be either a conscious act or an unconscious one. A large number of human beings unconsciously volunteer in some way or the other almost every day. Such unconscious acts of volunteering play an important foundation in the formation and survival of human bonds and existence of society on ...
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Volunteering abroad with family is a great way to not just take a vacation with your folks but also make a difference and give back to society. A great way to instill these qualities in growing children, taking volunteering trips with family goes a long way in creating dual benefits ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Volunteering in an unknown country, living in an unfamiliar (and at times uncomfortable) surroundings can have a profound impact on our lives. Culture shocks, different language, different living style, different development indices - we get exposed to a lot of diverse experiences when volunteering abroad and some of those experiences ...
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Although Ghana is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, there are certain regions in the country which have seen very little development and the poverty rates continue to be very high. The Northern Region of Ghana, in particular, has a high rate of poverty; which is two to ...
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I wasn’t too versed with the concept of the now popular ‘Transformative Travel’ when I decided to head to Thailand one summer but little did I know that I’d come back with a new found love for it. What is exactly a transformative travel? The Transformative Travel Council describes it ...
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If you've always thought that the concentration of wildlife is only in Africa, then you're absolutely wrong! Come to this part of Southeast Asia, where the rainforests are full of orangutans, sun bears, pangolins, sambar deer, mouse deer, Borneo pygmy elephants and more. Malaysia is all about "buzzing cities, culinary ...
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Turtles are one of the most gentle and harmless species on this planet and the many reasons why they are endangered include their main predators from killer whales to sharks and large fishes. The baby turtles have a lot of vulnerabilities in the early stages of their lives and their ...
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There are close to 200 countries in the world and way more cultures, ethnic groups, languages, traditions, ways, and ideas of life that we remain unaware of for the most part of our lives. To be able to travel miles across and experience what’s unknown is a privilege that not ...
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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 ...
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The winters are knocking at the doors, and the fragrance of merriment is all around - because Christmas is approaching! Lights will brighten the streets, Santa’s song will be played, and the aroma of cakes will be in the air. Perhaps you’ll decorate that Christmas tree, and get a lot ...
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The concept of 'voluntourism' is gaining a lot of importance nowadays as more and more millennials are setting out for distant lands to explore and make a meaningful contribution towards the society. If you've been planning a volunteering trip during summer 2019, then now is the perfect time to decide ...
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Volunteering Solutions (VolSol) has been providing incredible volunteer abroad opportunities to hundreds of people from all across the world, since 2007. Each year, the number of volunteers who traveled overseas has increased and they all contributed effectively towards making a better society for the natives. Not only did they share ...
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Volunteering abroad is no more a “new way of traveling”! Many gap year travelers and backpackers take up volunteer abroad project as a part of their expedition. The simple reason behind it is the unique experience one gets while traveling to new places. After all, how else would one get an opportunity to stay amongst ...
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It’s that time of the year when different parts of the world have started planning their Christmas celebrations differently. Kids waiting for Santa’s arrival at their home and parents busy planning dinners, trips, visit their parents’ place, etc. But what if I tell you that there is a way to ...
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Volunteering is sometimes considered as a selfless act without any benefits to ourselves. This is far from true! It comes with a multitude of benefits and has the potential to lead teens onto a fulfilling long-term career path. Volunteering is a fantastic way for teens to make new friends, learn ...
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In this 21st Century, volunteering abroad is a unique way to travel and explore a new destination while meaningfully contributing towards the host community. More and more millennials are traveling overseas every year to be a part of volunteering projects. It has been seen that a majority number of people ...
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With dazzling beaches and coral reefs, twisting roads and a popular spice market, Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania in East Africa, which portrays a beautiful confluence of the Asian and African cultures. Volunteering Solutions has two amazing programs in Zanzibar - Teaching Program and Medical Volunteering Program, for those who are ...
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For many people, the very thought of traveling to volunteer in China might come as a surprise; considering the strong economy of the country. So, let’s begin with what exactly volunteer traveling is all about and then we’ll move on to why, where, and how you can volunteer in China ...
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Embarking on a volunteering abroad journey during the Spring Break is not a new concept – however, the idea of engaging with social work while traveling is getting more leverage than before and with every passing year, more and more millennials are taking the step out of their comfort zone ...
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Pick up any research paper or newspaper article on volunteering, you will find that women, especially in the age group between 15-35, like to travel and volunteer. Whether you are going abroad to travel to a popular tourist destination or planning to volunteer in a foreign country, you should be ...
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If you’re the kind who’s always glued to the wildlife shows on the TV, it’s time to get up off your couch and get on a plane, to be a volunteer for a conservation project! Come to take a walk on the wilder side and bring along your zingy energy ...
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"From Saharan dunes to the peaks of the High Atlas, Morocco could have been tailor-made for travelers." - That's what the Lonely Planet says while describing this magical land. Located in the Northern part of the African continent, Morocco is very unlike the rest of Africa. You won't find the ...
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“The soul is healed by being with children.” ― Fyodor Dostoyevsky. These words are absolutely true and you'll understand its deeper meaning once you've spent some quality time with children. Seeing the world through their innocent view and feeling the warmth of unconditional love is something that we otherwise miss ...
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“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” - Barack Obama. 'Volunteering', ...
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With the rugged rainforests, secluded volcanoes and pristine beaches along the Pacific as well as Caribbean coastlines, Costa Rica is known for its natural beauty and has allured travelers since forever! A recent study has shown that majority of the Costa Ricans live longer, healthier lives than people on the ...
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It’s not new that people often put their travel plans at bay due to work pressure, budget issues, or any other reason. However, an international vacation with family is something that works as a huge game changer. And, if you want to add an interesting twist to your sojourn with ...
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If you thought that India is unsafe for women travelers - then now is the time to fix your thoughts! A couple of weeks back, Volunteering Solutions hosted a group of 8 women volunteer travelers, who came from different parts of the world and bonded for life. To tell the ...
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To begin with a popular saying - "In matters of healing the body or the mind, vacation is a true genius!" - and we couldn't agree more with this. Stuck in the regular chores of life, we all seek a break away from the monotony, in order to experience something ...
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A gorgeous country located at the Southern tip of the African peninsula where the 2 great oceans meet - South Africa is nothing short of a paradise for travelers and backpackers. Whether you are a beach lover or a wildlife enthusiast, or maybe just keen to explore the roads less ...
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If you have the will to contribute in the lives of others, travel to far-flung regions and experience their culture and get out of your comfort zone to learn something new then you can be sure that Volunteering abroad is for you. Defined as the commitment of time and energy ...
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A number of gap year travelers and backpackers set sail to volunteer abroad each year. And, this is a very significant number we are talking about. While the trend has only paced up in the past few years, there is still a big section of travelers who refrain from volunteering ...
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So, you have decided to volunteer abroad but can't really decide which destination you must choose to go, what kind of program would suit you best, and how to decide about the volunteering organization you wanna go with? Feeling stuck there? These are some very common questions which anyone will ...
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Are you willing to volunteer and can't decide which country to visit? Have you thought about what you actually want to do in your volunteering program? If not yet, then just make a list of the things you want to do in your volunteering program and the places you wish ...
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All set for your volunteering journey abroad? We know that you are excited to travel to a faraway land and experience the goodness of making a difference to the lives of the underprivileged ones. But before that, we would like to tell you about some important volunteering tips which would ...
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International Women's Day, celebrated each year on March 8, is a day honoring women around the world. While every year, the aim to celebrate this day remains the same, the theme keeps changing. This year, the theme is #PressForProgress, and Volunteering Solutions feels happy to talk about all those courageous ...
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When you decide to take a volunteer trip abroad, there might be several thoughts that would clutter your mind, pushing you to have sleepless nights! On one hand, you’ll have the excitement of setting out for something new and on the other hand, you’ll be boggled thinking about how to ...
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Wildlife conservation is an act of protecting the animal species and their natural habitat, for maintaining a proper ecological balance. The total population of the Earth is more than 7 billion - and with its ever increasing tendency, it is absolutely necessary to contribute towards the wildlife conservation, for the ...
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While there are a bunch of travelers who are restless and always up for solo trips, there are others who are skeptic about venturing out alone, yet feel the tickles of wanderlust every now and then. If you are one of those who took the resolution to travel solo in ...
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"A trekkers' paradise, Nepal combines Himalayan views, golden temples, charming hill villages and jungle wildlife watching to offer one of the world's great travel destinations." - That's exactly how the Lonely Planet describes this beautiful Himalayan hamlet, tucked between India and China. Marked as 'The Most Budget-Friendly Destination' in 2017, ...
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Have you been living with the dreams of traveling to Thailand one day and do all the crazy things that you've been postponing since forever? There must be some reasons why millions of travelers and backpackers are heading towards this Southeast Asian Nation, that's often termed as 'The Land of ...
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Known as Africa's original safari destination, Kenya is popular among all kinds of travelers and for the past few decades, volunteers from all over the world joined hands to elevate the underprivileged Kenyan societies. A jewel of East Africa, this country is immensely different from that of the western world, ...
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We all have our plans for life that include the checklist of things that we wish to do and the places we wish to visit. We surely aspire to do something for our pleasure and also things that would add some happiness to someone else's life. The act of volunteering, ...
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Apart from the fact that it fetches a sense of satisfaction, volunteering abroad can provide several other opportunities that are often overlooked. The word 'volunteering' is usually associated with a philanthropic act of giving and in most cases, the skills and experiences that the volunteer gains are neglected in the ...
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If you are thinking of heading towards Africa in 2019 - 2020, and haven't yet decided where exactly to go - then we would happily suggest you travel and volunteer in Ghana, in order to begin your African experience. While most of the people would choose to visit the beaches of ...
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Are you in a fix to decide which volunteering project would suit you best for your career ahead? No matter how many articles you read on the internet and how much people try to convince you about what's right and what's not - you should take the decision on your ...
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Are you planning on volunteering in 2019 and want to explore a new destination while engaging yourself in some kind of social work abroad? Or have you just finished your high school and still haven’t decided what next to do in life and looking for some alternate career options? Then ...
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Just a couple of days more before the new year’s rays fall on us! 2019 is all set to make its grand arrival and most of us have already chalked out our travel resolutions for the new year. Everyone has something or the other in mind to do in the ...
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Have you ever volunteered for a good cause or at least, thought about making a difference to someone else's life? If yes, then you surely know what a blissful feeling it can be, to see someone smile warmly as a result of your kind act. And if not, then my ...
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Volunteering abroad is undoubtedly a life-changing experience and one has to be careful about making the choices while planning it. There are countless volunteering opportunities that are available and one should choose a program that completely aligns with their interests. Here are some basic questions that will help you to ...
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Are you a nature lover? Do you love being with animals? Want to help them live a better life? This summer, travel abroad and volunteer for Nature's wellbeing. Volunteering Solutions has several Wildlife and Conservation Projects in different parts of the world, where you can contribute in your way in ...
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Time and again, our volunteers keep sharing their experiences with us through feedbacks and reviews. While each of them has different stories, for us, it's the love and dedication with which they join our programs with the hope to add some happiness to the lives of others. Here are the ...
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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 ...
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To put it in the words of Leo Tolstoy, “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” Winter is almost here, and Spring isn't far behind. You might be stuck with thoughts about what to do during those 2 weeks of your break! Just imagine how wonderful it can be ...
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