Before volunteering with IVHQ please read my experience working with them in Cambodia. Here are nine things I wish I knew before volunteering/interning with IVHQ.
By: Hannah Reid
In 2014, I decided I wanted to spend my summer doing an internship in Cambodia with IVHQ. Given my background in law and experience in human rights outreach campaigns, I was looking for an internship that would give...
Corfu Donkey Rescue offers a wonderful volunteer program where people can actually make a positive impact by helping animals in need.
By: Heather Newgen | Twitter: @hnvoluntourist
If you haven’t been to the beautiful Greek island of Corfu, you must add it to your list of places to s...
Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts-Volunteering Opportunities in Texas - The Voluntourist
Areas in Texas need assistance after Hurricane Harvey flooded and destroyed many homes.
If you're looking for ways to give back, consider volunteering to muck and gut houses affected by the storm. Here are organizations I recommend:
1. All Hands Volunteers needs people in Baton Rouge to help in recove...
Volunteering abroad is a wonderful way to help others, but please ensure you’re giving back in an ethical way. Check out our tips below and use as a resource when searching for responsible volunteer programs.
What happens when you put together a group of people who don’t know each other and send them off to volunteer in Los Angeles? A lot of laughs, good times, and making a positive difference. That’s the idea behind the Do Good Bus, an organization that creates fun volunteer experiences with local nonprofits in the city.
Volunteering at Chimes with Special Needs Adults in Israel - Video
Volunteering at Chimes with Special Needs Adults in Israel – Video
If you have a passion for volunteering, check out the Chimes organization in Tel Aviv, Israel...
Although the refugee crisis isn’t the lead story at the moment, Greece is still taking in as many people as possible who need our help.
In May, 2017, I went to the island of Lesvos myself, and not only learned firsthand what’s happening with refugees, but found a great organization to volunteer with.
A voluntourist is someone who volunteers while traveling, usually for short-term. While it can be a rewarding way to give back to others, many times volunteers don’t benefit the community they’re trying to help. Instead they unknowingly contribute to the unethical practices of the voluntourism industry.
Must Have Travel Products for Voluntourism Trips – Enhance Your Trip
You did your research on voluntourism companies, you signed up with a program you’re qualified for, you learned the needs of the community you’ll be volunteering in, and you’re giving back for the right reasons. Great! Thanks for being a responsible volunteer. So what’s next? Now,...
