Voluntourism: An in Depth Look with Shannon O’Donnell
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Voluntourism: An in Depth Look with Shannon O’Donnell

It is funny how the word volunteering has evolved in the last couple of years. As a high school student I remember giving up one’s…

The Road to Hell is Paved… Volunteering The Wise Way
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The Road to Hell is Paved… Volunteering The Wise Way

The hand painted signs on the roads up to main Kilimanjaro gate vye for space: endless orphanages and baby homes, the words in English, not…

VESA: Africa Unearthed
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VESA: Africa Unearthed

This time last year I was returning from a journey that turned out to be the best decision I ever made. I was planting a…

Leaves of our Lives: Wild Koala Drama in the Gum-Trees
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Leaves of our Lives: Wild Koala Drama in the Gum-Trees

Amongst the gum-leaves, in a forest in south-eastern Australia, a wild koala family lives, loves, fights and makes up in front of researchers and tourists….

A Volunteer’s Story: Teaching in Indonesia is both Fulfilling and an Eye Opener
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A Volunteer’s Story: Teaching in Indonesia is both Fulfilling and an Eye Opener

This is a story written by Lauren, she is 19, from Australia and stayed with IHF Jakarta for a month. My experience with IHF has…

Help Build 5 Wells in Haiti with Water.org and Win Great Prizes Too!
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Help Build 5 Wells in Haiti with Water.org and Win Great Prizes Too!

Folks it’s that time of year. When we dig deep into our pockets to spoil others. This year in the spirit of giving, please do…

Voluntourism: The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad
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Voluntourism: The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad

Coming face to face with foreign cultures, sampling curious cuisines, and visiting destinations you’ve Googled over and over, are all part of the adventure of…

Volunteerism: Be The Change You Want To See In The World
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Volunteerism: Be The Change You Want To See In The World

As a German who moved to the UK in 2004, I thought it would be appreciated by my British friends if I started this article…