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Contribute to Goal 15: Life on Land, by joining one of the best volunteer programs abroad
The best volunteer programs abroad are the ones aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Seventeen goals are mapped out for each part of development that is important, with “Life on Land” listed as Goal 15. The UN aims to achieve progress...
Learning about the Karen culture in Thailand
A GVI former volunteer, Kristina Jenkins, shares what she learned about the Karen people during her volunteer trip to Thailand with GVI. Karen people are a group situated in South East Asia. Their origins can be traced back as far as the Gobi desert in Mongolia and...
How community volunteers got people talking in Cusco
Community volunteers can make a positive impact in really unexpected ways. And that’s just what they did in Cusco, one of the best places to visit in Peru. In Peru, Cusco, a community volunteer project contributed to a boost in the business sustainability of Peruvian...
Eight reasons why taking a gap year to volunteer is good for your career
Taking a gap year doesn’t mean wasting a year you could have spent studying. Instead, taking a gap year can help you make the right choice for your future studies. A gap year experience can help you find your passion, which plays an important role when choosing a...
Five of the best volunteer podcasts to download now
Volunteering abroad is something you can’t fully understand until you leap in and try it. But there are some simply terrific podcasts that can calm your nerves, and fill in the gaps for any volunteers who are listening. So, if you’re all set for an upcoming volunteer...
What to expect from the best high school volunteer abroad programs
GVI’s best high school volunteer abroad programs are your ticket to a summer of adventure. Here’s what you can expect from teen volunteer programs. High school summer breaks are a great time to try new things – including volunteering. Volunteering in high school...
Thank you to all our donors and supporters!
Thank You To All Our Donors and Supporters In Cambodia, we’re lucky to be able to create a daily impact on the lives of disadvantaged children - through providing them with an education in English to open up more opportunities for them. Additionally, thanks to the...
How to cultivate environmental awareness in schools
A few years ago, I was lucky enough to teach a group of enthusiastic 9 to 13-year-olds. I was surprised by how observant kids in this age group were. I was always greeted with a friendly smile and a “Miss, I like your dress. Is it new?” The children were also very...
A modern gap year definition
Always wanted to take a gap year, but not sure how to make the best use of your time? We’ve got you covered with a gap year definition, explanations of the different types of gap years, and ideas for your time off. While gap years have become more widely accepted...
How you can advance your PADI Dive certification while volunteering abroad
Did you know that you could up your Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) dive certification while volunteering abroad? Well, there are volunteer programs abroad that are set up to help you do just that. Take your dive skills to new depths in some of...
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