“It’s easy to make a buck; it’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” – Tom Brokaw. There are many volunteer opportunities out there for anyone interested in doing volunteer work, more so abroad. Where as some people go into the volunteer world for just the simple experience, some go towards it as a vocational Read More… »
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» Documenting Your Volunteer Abroad Experience
“I never kept a diary, but I wrote detailed notes of my travels.”- David Rockefeller. Your volunteer experience abroad, makes up part of your life as an individual; it basically shapes who you are at the present. Most volunteers change their outlook towards life after spending some time working with people who are often less Read More… »
» Tips For Your First Volunteer Abroad Trip
There is a first time for everything, most people are nervous the first time they leave their home towns or cities for a different country. You have to leave your support system behind, which includes your family and friends. Instead you are headed to a destination that shares possibly a totally different culture than you Read More… »
» Gestures To Be Aware Of While Volunteering Abroad
People communicate verbally and nonverbally through body language and gestures. Gestures that are used in some parts of the world may have a different meaning in other parts. Care should be taken on which gesture to use
» Fundraising and Volunteering Abroad
Many international volunteers are not rich and they need to fund raise for their volunteer program. They fundraise money for air fare, volunteer program fees and upkeep in the host country. Before you start fundraising thing about the following:
» Volunteer abroad work permit in Kenya
When planning to do volunteer work anywhere around the world you need to ensure that whatever you are doing is legal. For it to be legal then you need to obtain the required visa and work permit
» Volunteering abroad in a Muslim community
Volunteering in a country that practices mainly Islam can be very fulfilling; once you manage to build a rapport with the locals they will treat you with respect, friendly and a welcoming manner.
» Volunteering abroad in a Christian community
Volunteering abroad provides you the experience to live in a new area and see different cultures and religion. If you are going to volunteer in a Christian country this is what you should know
» Volunteer in Uganda
Volunteer Capital Centre provides quality and affordable volunteer abroad work programs and opportunities in third world countries.
» Celebrities who volunteer abroad
Let’s join up with our celebrities for a worthy cause, just like them you may find yourself touching more than one life, and changing them for the better