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Tag: Volunteering

Home Posts Tagged "Volunteering" (Page 2)

Putting Program Fees Into Perspective

March 25, 2015Erika Batizabroad programs, alternate peace corps, cost of living, gap year, gap year overseas, gap year programs, gap year travel, infographic, international volunteering, Long Term, long term programs, long term volunteering, long term volunteers, peace corps, peace corps alternative, peace corps preparation, program fees, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer abroad fees, volunteer overseas, volunteer work, Volunteering, Volunteering Abroad, worldwide

NEW ARTICLE! Why Pay To Volunteer Abroad & How To Choose A Volunteer Abroad Organization? When people think about volunteering abroad, the thought of paying for the experience often seems counter-intuitive….

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What is National Volunteer Week?

April 7, 2014Rebekah Darschcommunity service, Featured, international volunteering, National Volunteer Week, United Planet, volunteer abroad, volunteer opportunities, volunteer overseas, Volunteering, worldwide

  Happy National Volunteer Week! This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Volunteer Week, one week out of the year that is dedicated to recognizing the difference made by…

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April is National Volunteer Month!

April 2, 2014Joy CohenFeatured, National Volunteer Month, National Volunteer Week, volunteer work, Volunteering, worldwide

What is National Volunteer Month? National Volunteer Week began in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order establishing the week as an annual celebration of volunteering. Every president…

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5 Reasons Everyone Should Live with a Host Family While Traveling

February 25, 2014Chelsea CoutureAbroad, cultural immersion, Featured, home stays, host families, host family, immersion, language learning, local home stays, traveling, Volunteering

My host mom in Spain often provided my roommate and I with great words of wisdom. Tu madre Española is what she referred to herself as, and that’s exactly what your…

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Giving Thanks Year-Round

November 27, 2013Maurice WilkeyFeatured, Festival, Foreign Culture, thankful, Thanksgiving, volunteer abroad, Volunteering

Only a handful of countries celebrate the festival of Thanksgiving. Today in the United States, it’s more recognized as a time for family gatherings and food than for its historical…

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How To: Manage Money Abroad

November 6, 2013Kristin Richardscurrency, Featured, How To, international volunteering, money, travel, Travel Tips, travelers checks, traveling, Volunteer Abroad Tips, Volunteering

The “How To” series will discuss important topics related to volunteering abroad and traveling in general. As you read on, the following will give you advice on “how to” do…

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