When traveling to a new country it is important to expect the unexpected. This isn’t meant to scare you, it is meant to be a frame of reference when you realize that even…
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Build Abroad chats with Jessica Wynne Lockhart Jessica Wynne Lockhart is the author of Go A Little Further Travel, contributing editor at Verge Magazine, a publication devoted to travel with a purpose, and…
Once you choose a program that fits you and your expectations, you then get to choose where you want to go with them. With some organizations the options are few and easier to…
No Training Opportunities or Volunteer Orientations Whether your volunteering program is skilled or unskilled, there will always be something you do not know about the country’s culture, behavior, practices, or expectations that will…
Before going to any particular volunteering site it is best to detail the necessary components of a successful experience. Choose the ones that mean the most to you and rank these in order…
When looking for the right fit in a volunteering program it is best to start with an internal assessment and then move to an external search of the volunteering space and available opportunities….
You have the inkling of an idea in your mind, a desire to volunteer abroad somewhere, but what if you have no idea where to start? There are just a few simple steps…
So you’re thinking about taking the leap. Cutting the cords and throwing wind to your sails. But why? Yes, everyone should experience the benefits and personal learnings of international travel, but understanding your…
Build Abroad chats with Kathryn Pisco Kathryn Pisco created Unearth The World, a volunteer placement company that promotes unique and life changing volunteer travel experiences. Q: What does it take to quit…
So you’ve made the decision to go on a volunteer trip. It’s marked in your calendar at the office with an “ooo” and your coworkers know you’ll be out, but do they know…
