archives: Volunteer Tips

Urban Volunteering: Miami


Gabriela Garcia rounds up the best volunteer opportunities in Miami.   More »

Urban Volunteering: San Francisco

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Ekua Impraim rounds up the best volunteer opportunities in San Francisco.   More »

How to Apply for the Peace Corps

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A Peace Corps volunteer gives insider tips on the application process.   More »

How to Get Disaster Response Training: 5 FREE Resources

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The Haiti quake inspired many people to volunteer. Here are 5 FREE resources that can help you acquire disaster response skills.   More »

7 Common Challenges You Encounter After You Launch Your NGO…

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...and how to solve them!  More »

5 Things You Should Know Before Joining the Peace Corps

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Get tips from a former Peace Corps volunteer about making the most of the "toughest job you'll ever love."   More »

4 Questions to Ask Before WWOOFing

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Don't wait until after you've signed up to WWOOF to ask these questions.   More »

Five Expectations to Avoid Before Volunteering Abroad

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If you enter into the volunteer experience with unrealistic expectations, says seasoned volunteer Alix Farr, you'll probably end up disappointed. Here  More »

From Elephant Tourism to Elephant Voluntourism

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Is this really the way you want to travel? Marieke van der Velden explains why your answer should be no.   More »

Volunteer Voice: Volunteering as a Springboard for Travel

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Hal Amen identifies 5 reasons why taking a break isn't such a bad idea.   More »

Volunteer Voice: 10 Tips for Surviving the Transition

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Leaping headlong into South America to begin a year of volunteering can seem daunting. Here's how one volunteer is styling it out.   More »

Volunteer Voice: Tracking Down a Chance to Give Back

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The first article in a series about a year spent volunteering.  More »

Roll Your Own Peace Corps (Part 1)

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Pt 1 of a series on exactly how to get the most out of your effort while volunteering for an NGO.  More »

10 Ways Travelers Can Change The World

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Envision what you can do to change the world as a traveler.   More »

Five Ways to Raise Money at Home for Your Cause Abroad

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With the right mindset, fundraising can be both easy and fun.  More »

10 Volunteer Opportunities For Free Travel

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From assisting with disaster relief to helping on the Appalachian Trail, consider these ways to travel free while you give something back.   More »

A First-Timer’s Guide to WWOOF-ing

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Want to gain a better appreciation for the land and local economy? WWOOF-ing takes you to the source.  More »

10 Essential Tips for Visiting Indigenous Peoples

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Remember that you are unquestionably one of the strangest people they have ever laid eyes on.  More »

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