We won’t sugarcoat it: volunteering abroad costs money. Between flights and program fees, this trip requires serious saving and budgeting. Yet you see people setting forth to do volunteer abroad projects all the time––even twenty-somethings who haven’t worked long enough to build their savings accounts. So, how do they do it?
Read PostYour volunteer abroad experience should fit you like a shoe. Regardless of why you’re traveling – to experience a new culture, learn a language, or step outside your comfort zone – you should fully trust those who are responsible for you.
Read PostMy name is Nathaniel, and I’m the founder of uVolunteer. Today, I want to tell you the story of how (and why) uVolunteer is what it is. In a way, it’s my life’s story so far.
Read PostOur volunteers work hard. From digging nests for unhatched baby sea turtles to building homes for needy families in San Ramon, they know what it’s like to break a sweat and feel empowered while helping others.
But our volunteers are not working alone. We have a team of staff in place that are in daily contact with volunteers. Our coordinators will become your friends and managers of your placement abroad. Their jobs are very delicate ones, as they are involve dealing with all types of people from all over the world.
Read PostHindsight is 20/20, right? As soon as we complete a task or accomplish a goal, we instinctively think, “How could I have done that better?”
Read PostValentina Carrillo was the winner of our first-ever uVolunteer travel scholarship. To help future volunteers see what the experience is really like, she wrote four blogs for us during her stay in San Ramon, Costa Rica––covering everything from her life in the dormitory to her project working with children with special needs. This is blog #4 on her travels.
Read PostCollege isn’t just about learning in the classroom; getting an education is more than tests, homework, and final papers. As a student taking on these challenges, you’re in one of the most flexible, adventurous points of your life. You have the chance to study near and far––learning not only from textbooks, but from people and cultures around the world.
Read PostValentina Carrillo was the winner of our first-ever uVolunteer travel scholarship. To help future volunteers see what the experience is really like, she wrote four blogs for us during her stay in San Ramon, Costa Rica––covering everything from her life in the dormitory to her project working with children with special needs. This is blog #3 on her travels.
Read PostA roundtrip flight from Seattle to Ghana is around $1,200. And from the East Coast, it’s still nearly $1,000! And if you’re trying to connect from the Midwest or a small regional airport, these numbers can skyrocket.
Read PostValentina Carrillo was the winner of our first-ever uVolunteer travel scholarship. To help future volunteers see what the experience is really like, she wrote four blogs for us during her stay in San Ramon, Costa Rica––covering everything from her life in the dormitory to her project working with children with special needs. This is blog #2 on her travels.
Read PostValentina Carrillo was the winner of our first-ever uVolunteer travel scholarship. To help future volunteers see what the experience is really like, she wrote four blogs for us during her stay in San Ramon, Costa Rica––covering everything from her life in the dormitory to her project working with children with special needs. This is blog post #1 on her travels.
Read PostIn the last decade, two industries have started to weave together more than ever before: volunteering and travel. Whereas “vacation” and “work” used to be as opposite as oil and water, there are now plenty of options for those who want to do some good as they take time off from their careers to see the world.
Read Postใช่. สวัสดี. คุณพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม? Dónde está la oficina de correos? Me gustaría comprar este favor. ¿A dónde va este autobús? Mepaakyew wo b3 warry me? ah! Obruni wote twi?
Read PostFresh pizza––with flaky, hand-made dough and piping hot toppings––is so much better than its frozen counterpart. That’s because it was made with intention. It wasn’t just made as quickly as possible to be sold for a profit. For the chef, making this pizza was as much fun as it will be to eat.
Read PostVolunteering abroad can take many forms: from building homes and teaching in schools to helping in the organization’s office and creating promotional videos. No matter what capacity you work in, your goal should be to do good work that will be beneficial to the organisation and that will you enable you to get some experience.
Read PostThey say nothing in life is free. But when you’re giving your time and skills to an organization, it doesn’t seem like you should have to pay––right?
Read PostRead Post“Presidential recognition sets you apart from your peers. It is a tremendous honor. Even though you may not seek recognition, your example can deliver a powerful message that encourages others to take action.”
Read Post“I wanted to provide a rich experience for my nephew, Tate, who had just graduated from high school. I wanted him to have the richness of immersion into a culture that’s very different from ours in the U.S. Even though I gave Tate the choice of which country to go to, my only conditions were that whatever we did had an educational and a service component to it.”- Jeff Coffey, Ghana parks and conservation volunteer
In the excitement of choosing a volunteer abroad company and planning your trip, don’t forget the reason you’re traveling: to volunteer. You’ll spend most of your days at your project placement––whatever that may be. From teaching IT or English to sea turtle and wildlife conservation, each volunteer placement is unique.
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