Fear Of The Unknown

By Kate | July 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

It can be hard to take that leap and go volunteer abroad. People often worry not only about the financial cost but also the career cost…but once you’ve overcome... [Read this entry]

The Decision To Go

By Kate | July 4th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Tons of people are interested in volunteering abroad – or the idea of it at least. How do you make the decision to go?
Each case, like each person... [Read this entry]

Ways In Which Volunteering Is Like “Lost”

By Kate | July 2nd, 2007 | Add a Comment »

First of all, you may well find yourself in a strange and mysterious but beautiful place, needing to figure out how to work with strangers from all different walks of... [Read this entry]

Around The Web On Volunteering: April 14

By Kate | April 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

If you’re a volunteer, get ready to celebrate yourself: volunteer week is approaching in the US.
Some sad volunteer news: a Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines is missing.

Green Day’s... [Read this entry]

Join The Peace Corps

By Kate | March 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

If you’re from the US and interested in making a two-year commitment in exchange for the opportunity to volunteer abroad with the support of a large well-known organization, consider the... [Read this entry]

Around The Web On Volunteering: March 26

By Kate | March 26th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

One volunteer in Dubai has started providing free English and “life skills” lessons on his own initiative - and they are standing room only.

Wedding bells ring for one Illinois couple... [Read this entry]

Resource Review: How To Live Your Dream Of Volunteering Overseas, (Book)

By Kate | February 27th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

I first came across this volunteer resource while browsing a bookstore some time ago – I don’t currently have a copy with me but it sure has stuck in my... [Read this entry]

Around The Web On Volunteering: February 15

By Kate | February 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

See how one man spent the summer of 2006 in Alaska as a volunteer…and visit the Alaska State Park website to see how you can do it.
Think chilling in... [Read this entry]