Valentina Carrillo was the winner of our first-ever uVolunteer travel scholarship. To help future volunteers see what the experience is really like, she wrote four blogs for us during her stay in San Ramon, Costa Rica––covering everything from her life in the dormitory to her project working with children with special needs. This is blog post #1 on her travels.
Read PostIn the last decade, two industries have started to weave together more than ever before: volunteering and travel. Whereas “vacation” and “work” used to be as opposite as oil and water, there are now plenty of options for those who want to do some good as they take time off from their careers to see the world.
Read PostNothing will immerse you in a culture quite like experiencing the country’s most amazing, colorful festivals. From the food and music to the traditional costumes and fares, these experiences will leave you feeling full of love for your volunteer home.
Read Postใช่. สวัสดี. คุณพูดภาษาอังกฤษได้ไหม? Dónde está la oficina de correos? Me gustaría comprar este favor. ¿A dónde va este autobús? Mepaakyew wo b3 warry me? ah! Obruni wote twi?
Read PostFresh pizza––with flaky, hand-made dough and piping hot toppings––is so much better than its frozen counterpart. That’s because it was made with intention. It wasn’t just made as quickly as possible to be sold for a profit. For the chef, making this pizza was as much fun as it will be to eat.
Read PostVolunteering abroad can take many forms: from building homes and teaching in schools to helping in the organization’s office and creating promotional videos. No matter what capacity you work in, your goal should be to do good work that will be beneficial to the organisation and that will you enable you to get some experience.
Read PostThe “Land of Smiles” lives up to its reputation. Thailand is an incredible, welcoming, friendly city full of kind people and colorful experiences. Especially for those who are interested in Asia but unsure of how bigger, busy cities would feel, Thailand is a relaxing and inviting country to travel in.
Read PostThey say nothing in life is free. But when you’re giving your time and skills to an organization, it doesn’t seem like you should have to pay––right?
Read PostRead Post“Presidential recognition sets you apart from your peers. It is a tremendous honor. Even though you may not seek recognition, your example can deliver a powerful message that encourages others to take action.”
Read Post“I wanted to provide a rich experience for my nephew, Tate, who had just graduated from high school. I wanted him to have the richness of immersion into a culture that’s very different from ours in the U.S. Even though I gave Tate the choice of which country to go to, my only conditions were that whatever we did had an educational and a service component to it.”- Jeff Coffey, Ghana parks and conservation volunteer
In the excitement of choosing a volunteer abroad company and planning your trip, don’t forget the reason you’re traveling: to volunteer. You’ll spend most of your days at your project placement––whatever that may be. From teaching IT or English to sea turtle and wildlife conservation, each volunteer placement is unique.
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