Author's articles
Celebrities who volunteer abroad
By Evans Arao · 13 years ago
"Americans, Irish people, are good at charity. We like to give, and we give a lot, even those who can't afford it. But justice is a higher standard." Bono Quotes. All human beings feel the ...
Volunteer in Ecuador
By Evans Arao · 13 years ago
Ecuador is located in the continent of South America, where it borders the Pacific Ocean at the equator, in between Colombia and Peru. With its capital at Quinto, Ecuador boasts an estimated population of 14 ...
Free travel apps for the international volunteer
By Evans Arao · 13 years ago
Many travelers are used to a number of applications that come with their cell phones; however there are a good number of volunteers and travelers who have taken to using the Iphone and android phones ...
Honeymooning while volunteering abroad
By Evans Arao · 13 years ago
Research has it that this is a growing trend among newlywed couples in this day. Newlyweds do not want their honeymoon to be a simple self centered holiday, as it was during the older more ...
Wedding abroad: five things to consider
By Evans Arao · 13 years ago
Having your wedding abroad is a trend that is becoming more popular by the day, most people see this as away to fulfill their fantasy wedding, not just as a customization of what they want ...
What to do if robbed while volunteering abroad
By Evans Arao · 13 years ago
Being a victim of a robbery can be very traumatising to anyone, the situation can be made worse if you are in a foreign country. Many people get caught off guard in such a situation, ...
What to do if you are arrested while volunteering abroad
By Evans Arao · 13 years ago
"You can be arrested and not charged. You can be arrested and have no right to counsel."-
Harry Belafonte. When volunteering abroad, your biggest hope is that nothing goes wrong during your experience while in ...
5 questions you must ask yourself before volunteering abroad
By Evans Arao · 13 years ago
Volunteering, especially volunteering abroad, is one of those life changing experiences an individual can go through, it can form some of the best moments of one’s life or the worst, and so before a person ...
Cultural greetings while volunteering in south America
By Evans Arao · 13 years ago
South America is a fairly smaller continent than the other places we have looked at before; this presents a fair advantage to any volunteers planning to offer their services in this part of the world. ...
Volunteer abroad: pre-trip planning
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
There are around 1.6 million volunteers who have left home to go and volunteer in different parts of the world. Some of them planned as early as two years in advance on when they are ...
5 things to know before hosting an international volunteer
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in." - Robert Frost quotes
There are many people out there who love meeting new friends and making connections. ...
Dealing with culture shock while volunteering abroad
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"Service to a just cause rewards the worker with more real happiness and satisfaction than any other venture of life." - Carrie Chapman Catt. Culture shock is defined as pronounced reaction to the psychological disorientation ...
Volunteer abroad alcohol and drugs
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers." ~Terri Guillemets. Every year there are thousands of travelers who get arrested because of using and trafficking drugs and alcohol. Most of them are told ...
Volunteer abroad: Finding a cause
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
There are many issues that affect the world today. Some of these issues are easily solved while others might take more time to solve. Solving issues that affect the world is one of the major ...
A day in the life of an international volunteer
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls. ~David Thomas. There is no typical day in the life of a volunteer who is abroad but there are some similarities. ...
Volunteer abroad rights
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention." ~Oscar Wilde
Volunteers who are working abroad are entitled rights and responsibilities. Irrespective of the type of volunteer work being done, the volunteers ...
Volunteer abroad organizations review
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart." ~Elizabeth Andrew. There are so many organizations out there that a volunteer can choose to use. It sometimes gets hard to choose which ...
Volunteer abroad testimonials
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference." ~Tom Brokaw
This article/blog is dedicated to past international volunteers who have gone abroad. It is a testament to their work ...
Volunteering abroad and Relationships
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
"Distance doesn't matter if you really love the person, what matters most is your honesty and trust for that relationship to work out" - Trish. The second international holiday celebrated after New Year is Valentine’s ...
Volunteer abroad emergency evacuation
By Zablon Mukuba · 13 years ago
In the last few weeks, there have been violent protests in different countries. The protests have been mainly political. The first was the failed elections in Ivory Coast, followed by violence in Haiti, Tunisia, Egypt ...