Beyond-the-beaten-trail in South America
Do you want to make a difference in South America, all while getting a real insight into a new country and learning incredible new skills at the same time?
I spent around 18 months volunteering in different parts of South America and have written about my experiences, plus tips for how to find a volunteering placement in South America and websites for finding free volunteer placements in order to help others keen to find a more responsible and engaged way of travelling.
Volunteering in South America is a life-changing way of travelling and can help you see a completely different side to the continent, all while making a tangible difference. But with 12 countries to choose from, a surprising eight different official languages and environments ranging from jungle to mountain and desert, it can be difficult to decide …
The Ultimate Guide to Volunteering in South AmericaRead More
Volunteering’s a great thing to do, right? All those sad-looking children, or abused animals, just waiting for you to come and help them escape the hand that old lady luck has dealt. You’ll change the world. You’ll inspire a whole community to dream bigger. You’ll become a hero. Maybe not. I’m not saying that volunteering …
Here’s Why Everything You Thought You Knew About Volunteering Is WrongRead More
Volunteering abroad has often been regarded as the preserve of the pre- or post-university student. But having personally spent the past 18 months travelling and volunteering for a range of different social organisations, I’ve been surprised by the varied demographic of those whom I’ve met and the number of others who are seeking to use volunteering …
This ‘money’ question is a real issue when it comes to finding meaningful volunteering. For me personally, I’ve never paid to volunteer. That said, I generally work for organisations where I am expected to cover my own living expenses: I pay for my housing and food, and, if I’m lucky, my transport costs are reimbursed. Given …
Type “find volunteering South America” into Google and it’ll bring up a list of over fourteen million results. Most of these sites will claim they’re offering you placements that will have a guaranteed deep and positive impact upon local communities. But they’re also charging big bucks to put you in touch with organisations, money that I frankly …
The 7 Best Websites For Volunteering For Free in South AmericaRead More
“So the new teacher has come to this class to help you work on your skills of summarising texts. Over to you, teacher.” It wasn’t exactly the introduction I had been expecting nor the handover I’d anticipated when I’d agreed to support one of the teachers in her class. Her year 7 biology class to …
Volunteering Abroad near Sucre, Bolivia: A Rural AdventureRead More
It’s decided. You’re going to take the plunge and volunteer abroad. But where do you even begin? How do you decide what type of placement you’re looking for, which country, or even with which organisation? If I managed to inspire you with my Six Reasons Why You Should Volunteer Abroad article, then the next step is …
Seven Questions To Ask Yourself Before VolunteeringRead More
Travelling, whether it’s a three months or two years trip abroad, has become a popular approach to taking a holiday. And while spending your time moving between cities, carting your weighty backpack with you as you go, is a great way to encounter new countries and spectacular locations, volunteering in one place for a few …
