On Learning The Language

Date: June 17th, 2007 | 2 comments

One of the tips that often comes up in the context of how to make a trip or volunteer experience better is: learn the language. And this of course catches my English-teaching eye. First off, I concur that being fluent or a high-level speaker of the local language can be a huge benefit [read more]

Interview With Neil, Former Katimavik Volunteer: Part 3

Date: June 13th, 2007 | No Comments

Find Part 1 and Part 2 of the Volunteer Logue interview with former Katimavik volunteer Neil, and read on here to find out what he feels he gained from the experience and his advice for others.
Looking back, what does he see as having gained from the whole Katimavik experience?
“Well, the most useful thing I’ve [read more]

Volunteer Gear: Invisible Armor Hand Sanitizer

Date: June 3rd, 2007 | No Comments

Most of us have at least heard of ailments such as Montezuma’s revenge, Delhi belly, and so on, which regularly afflict travelers. Most of us have also heard that when you are regularly exposed to some germs, you aren’t affected as much or at all by them – but when they are totally new [read more]

Tips For Independent Volunteering

Date: May 10th, 2007 | No Comments

If you’re already on the ground in the place you want to volunteer, but aren’t finding organized opportunities, you might think about arranging your own opportunity. I’ve found myself in this position more than once, and while I can’t say I’ve perfected it, I have at least amassed the following tips:

Be prepared to work very [read more]

Family Volunteer Vacations

Date: May 6th, 2007 | No Comments

As volunteer vacations take off as a trend, no doubt more and more people are interested in volunteering as a family – and why not? Most people recognize travel as a good thing for youngsters. They can have fun, see a new place, and learn something new, including the idea that different just [read more]