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Volunteering abroad? I want to volunteer abroad but I can't afford to fund it myself. Are there any organizations or companies that will fund part of my volunteer fees? Please don't say "don't go" or "you are SOL" because it is a waste of your time and mine. Thanks :D
Volunteering Abroad? I want to volunteer abroad, outside Africa, in charity organizations somebody help me go about it. How do i start?
volunteering abroad? Im 21 just finshed uni and have been doin some volunteer film work for a local theatre company that work with the disabled. im gunna try and earn as much money as poss over the summer so that i can do some volunteer work abroad. I have no idea what where or how! any advice please!
Where can i find free volunteering work abroad? i want to volunteer abroad, but where do i find a place which offers free volunteering abroad? as well i want to know how i can volunteer to help immigrates in the uk?
Whats the cheapest agency for volunteering abroad? Whats the cheapest agency for volunteering abroad? I want to volunteer abroad, but cant really afford the huge cost for the flight and the cost the agencies charge? Any suggestions on agencies who charge less?
I would like to know if there are volunteering abroad companies that are just a scam? I am planning to go on a volunteering trip this summer. My choices are volunterrringsolutions.com , goabroad.com or projects-abroad.org. I would like to know if any of these are these companies where you sent your payment and never get information or anything back.
What are some cheap, long-term, volunteering-abroad opportunities? I am taking a gap year before I start college. I have almost a year ahead of me in which I would like to spend most of my time volunteering abroad. I have around $3000 saved up and I have a plane ticket to anywhere in the world. I realize that $3000 is not sufficient for most volunteer organizations but I know there are some organizations out there that I can volunteer through with as little money as I have. Any ideas?
Is volunteering abroad important for medical school? It seems everyone I know is trying to volunteer internationally before applying to medical school. To be honest, it seems to me a bit inefficient and unnecessary. You pay thousands of dollars to work 2-4wks tops in some 3rd world country. I feel its just glamorous, i mean if you really wanted to help ppl then just spend the summers working in a local hospital/shelter and/or tutoring underprivileged ppl. What do you guys think? Im sure vol. abroad helps your application but is it important/that great to have in particular?
What are some teen volunteering abroad organizations in africa? My friend and I want to go abroad in the summer or over spring break to volunteer in some part of Africa or places as such, are there any groups or organizations you have in mind that may be of help?
What is your favorite organization for volunteering abroad? I am currently 16 and looking very seriously into a life of public service. My question is simply what is your favorite organization that allows you to volunteer abroad? Who makes the most impact? And why is it your favorite? Any and all comments are very much appreciated. I take all information to very serious consideration and review.
How can I get people to sponsor me in volunteering abroad? I'm hoping to volunteer abroad in Cambodia this summer, but I need to somehow raise about $4000 dollars. I've entered several speedgrant competitions and told everyone I know about it, and set up a webpage (http://volunteerabroad2008.blogspot.com), but no donations whatsoever so far. I was thinking perhaps I could get sponsored by some business or organization, but I have no idea how to go about doing this. I'm not registered as a non-profit or anything. Edit: I am NOT interested in any service that actually requires me to pay money. I'm just looking for possible organizations/corporations that could sponsor me or donate some money. EDIT: Approaching newspapers is a great idea - thanks! Does anyone know of a directory to find small newspapers and suchlike in my area? I know the prices are very high but this particular program is rather unusual and extremely good. Also, a very significant amount is going towards the plane ticket. I managed to find a person who will sponsor at least part of it though, which is heartening. I'm trying to get a job, but I also kind of need money to like... eat...
Does Anyone Know About Volunteering Abroad Organizations? I am planning on volunteering abroad in Zambia or Tanzania next winter, and I have been researching different organizations, but they all are basically the same. Has anyone ever done this before? Are there any organizations you know of that you would recomend or not recomend? Any information you know of would be helpful. Thanks
Does anyone know of any volunteering opportunities abroad that are free? I'm from the UK and are looking to volunteer abroad but every website I look at it costs around £1000 plus flights, I don't mind paying for flights or anything but I can't afford £1000 on top of that. Thanks
The cheapest agency for volunteering abroad? I want to volunteer abroad, but cant really afford the huge cost for the flight and the cost the agencies charge? Any suggestions on agencies who charge less?
Volunteering abroad with a NVQ1: where do I get started? Hello there, I am currently studying towards a NVQ level1 in plumbing and I'd love to spend the next summer volunteering abroad using my brand new skills... Can u please advise? Many thanks & a lovely weekend to everyone :)
Volunteering abroad after high school? I want to volunteer abroad immediately after high school, for a few months or a year. I can't get into the Peace Corps. because they require a university diploma or trade work experience, etc. I'm thinking about volunteering at a children's hospital in Moldova but I'm still considering my options. So I need some help. Can anyone give me advice/tips on where to go, how to go and what I'll need to go, things of that nature.
Volunteering abroad help please? I want to volunteer abroad and i really need help on this,i can't afford the expensive ones,as i support myself,plus I am a Muslim,so is there any Muslim-populated country like Iran or Morocco where i can volunteer but not very expensive ones,plus that i can register before a month or so?I need to trust the organization as I think,i'm going alone,i'm responsible for my safety,my parents don't go with my idea but i really want to do this,please help,thanks.I can only go for short-term ones and i'm a student.
Can I make a life out of volunteering abroad? I don't mean just volunteering once in a while, I mean volunteering all over the world, making a 'career' out of living in other countries, volunteering.
Volunteering abroad as a single parent? I would love to volunteer abroad, but I am a single mother. Does anyone know of volunteer opportunities that can include my child?
A wierd fear about volunteering abroad in another country? Why do I feel like that if I volunteer in another country, that the people won't like me because they'll be expecting a white person (I'm African-American) because all the volunteer abroad websites that I have researched, there are only white people in the ads. How do I stop having this fear? And I'm being serious, not joking
how would I go about volunteering abroad in africa? I would really really like to take a year out of my life to help out an orphanage, in uganda or one of those countries, though i don't have the money. Im planning on getting my pca certificate...i would like to go sometime next year, does anybody wanna come with me or can any one help me????
What company would you recommend doing a gap year volunteering abroad with? I know there is project trust or something, any others?
How can I raise big money for volunteering abroad - fast? My friend and I want to volunteer in Ethiopia this summer, but the flights and the costs will be nearly £4000. Is it possible to raise this much money in mere months? And how?? Bake sales won't cover this :/
Interested in volunteering abroad. Better to go through an organization or fly there and see where I can go? I don't trust program fees or the like, so I'm hoping that I can find a place to help out at. If anyone of you can recommend me a place that would be brilliant.
Good program for volunteering abroad for a 17 year old? So I'm 16 now, but by next summer I'll be 17, and I'd like to go on a 2 week or month long program for teens to volunteer abroad, maybe in south america, africa or india. If you could find a group program like this that isn't too costly, I'd really appreciate it!
I'm thinking about doing some sort of volunteering or working abroad. Any good programs? I would love to leave the country for a bit and do some volunteering, working or teaching abroad most likely in a Spanish speaking country. Does any one have any experience with different programs? Any ideas or insights?
I would like to go volunteering abroad probably in the area in conservation, but I dont have any experience of? this field, its only an interest. Do you have to have experience to go on these programs? I will be studying law, and am saving up to attend a volunteer program in South Africa, preferably in conservation with wildlife. Would I be elegible and would it look good on my CV?
Volunteering abroad without an organization? My roommate and I would like to spend about 6 months volunteering in Morocco. Last time he did this in Uganda he went with an organization, however we feel it would be more affordable for us to arrange our own hostels and travel. From there we hope to just kind of walk in volunteer sort of, we are interested in working with youth, I am interested in medical volunteering as well. Has anyone done this themselves or had friends who have? Any tips? All responses are appreciated. Thanks!
I want to do a weeks volunteering abroad? Has anyone done it? How did you get the info and was it expensive? Need some tips on how to get things moving. I dont mind what country I work in but want to work with children and teenagers in a care environment offering counselling or something similar
Is there any volunteering abroad things on this summer? Ive always wanted to do something, the whole.. painting classrooms & helping with children abroad, like in africa/brazil. Does anyone know any projects? Thanks!
Volunteering Abroad over Christmas Holiday? I'm 16 and I want to volunteer abroad outside of the US. I know of programs that I can enter for volunteering abroad over the summer, but I was wondering if there were any programs that provide volunteering over the Christmas holiday?
cheapest agency for volunteering abroad? I want to volunteer abroad, but cant really afford the huge cost for the flight and the cost the agencies charge? Any suggestions on agencies who charge less?
Volunteering abroad organizations or companies? I want to volunteer abroad but I can't afford to fund it myself. Are there any organizations or companies that will fund part of my volunteer fees? Please don't say "don't go" or "you are SOL" because it is a waste of your time and mine. Thanks
Are there actually free abroad volunteering programs? I'm not a u.s citizen, so UN, peacecorps,etc aren't possible. I'm 20, and a university student, and would like to go on a volunteering program for about 3-4 weeks. But i'm not going to pay 3000-5000 $ for the program itself, i mean, its just stupid, why would i pay for my own work?? I'm willing to pay for the airfare, food and accommodation. I'd like something to do with wildlife, or animals. So are there any programs that offer something like this?thanks
Where can I do arts/creative volunteering abroad in a group of people? I don't mind where I go but would like to do something like VSO (I'm 26 so too old to do the VSO programme) Thanks!
who do I talk to about travelling/volunteering abroad? I am tired of looking through countless websites trying to find one that's is legit and isn't asking for thousands of dollars!! I want to travel and volunteer with animals this winter, and I need to know of a good website/animal centre to go through, or someone that I can phone or email to help me find one and/or help me plan my trip. Does anyone know of anything!?
what is a good website to go through for volunteering abroad? I am looking to go travelling after october, I would like to volunteer/work with animals while I travel. Does anyone know of any good websites/companies to go through that they may have heard of or went through themselves? thanks
Im interested in volunteering abroad.What charities should i contact? I have a good family who could sponsor me.but im finding it hard to find anything.I only have basic first aid/building/English skillsAny genuine help/contacts would be much appreciated.Please only genuine responses.Thanks.
Have you experienced volunteering abroad? I am sixteen years old and next year for two weeks I am going to volunteer in an orphanage in either Malawi or Kenya. I am curious to know more about the volunteering experience and would be interested to hear your stories about voluntary work abroad. (I am nervous about going because I am travelling alone, did you go on your own?)
Cheap volunteering abroad. Has anyone volunteered with the organisation WWOOF? I'm looking to volunteer abroad for a couple of months, but would like to find a volunteer program that is not costing a stupidly large amount of money.
Volunteering for natural disasters home and abroad? How would I and average joe with EMS experience volunteer to go abroad any way to help people through a natural disaster really just eager to get out there and help people abroad, any ideas?
irish people volunteering abroad in africa? im considering volunteering in africa and am looking for any irish people that have any experience and that could recommend a good, safe company as im considering going on my own?
where can i find program with a free or minimal fee for volunteering abroad? i am in high school (10th grade) and would like a summer program
Financial responsibility for volunteering abroad? What would I be responsible for financially if I were to volunteer abroad? I am just asking in general- regardless of which organization I volunteer through.
Organizations for Volunteering Abroad I'm looking to volunteer abroad. I live in Canada and would like to do something meaningful with my minimal vacation time. Can you recommend some reputable groups to volunteer abroad with?
Can i work abroad, similar to volunteering? hi, i am interested in working abroad, continental europe or the us, helping people that need it, e.g in disaster situations, but want to do it as a job? like working for red cross but not volunteering. is there a route for this? can this be possible? many thanks sam
Are there any volunteering abroad programs for a 14 year old? I love volunteering and have always wanted to volunteer abroad so is it possible for a 14 year old and if so could you possibly tell me some orginizations
Do you know any good VOLUNTEERING ABROAD programs? Must be: • less than 5 weeks • for people under the age of 18 • in a country that SPEAKS SPANISH TEACHING ENGLISH TO CHILDREN! THANK YOU!
Does anyone know about the Peace Corps or volunteering strictly abroad? I have always wanted to join the Peace Corps, ever since middle school and up I enjoyed volunteering when ever I could. I did visit the website and noticed that they look for a degree and I was wondering if anyone knew if an Associates Degree would be enough? Thank You Nicole
Questions about volunteering abroad? Hi, I am considering going abroad to help out communities from a disadvantaged background for example Nepal, helping out in the isolated communities. I would love to help out by helping to construct schools, housing or by teaching and generally helping out the local community. Are there any good websites that organise good volunteer places? Which countries would you recommend? How long would you recommend I stay as this is my first trip? (I am taking a gap year before attending university). Thank you.
Are there any cheap volunteering organizations that work abroad? I'm not yet in college, but I want to try and participate in some volunteering programs out of the country (U.S.). Unfortunately I have a tight budget that really can't even go to a thousand which includes air fare. Does anyone know any organization at all that is cheap enough that I can help out with?
Thinking of volunteering abroad and need some help!!? Hey, so my friend and I are thinking of volunteering in some developing countries next summer and i was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with this??..... We are both 16 and I know there is a few different companies that have special programes for 16-19 year olds and that kind of thing. The places we were thinking of going are (only 1 but we cant decide where to go) Fiji, Cambodia, China, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka or Thailand)..... Any tips, advice or general comments would be good!!....
Medical Volunteering abroad? Hi everyone. I tried searching medical volunteering abroad both on the web and here in Yahoo Answers. I am a 17 year old first year university of Toronto student. I heard from someone that there are opportunities in developing countries where even a non medical professional are asked to do basic medical procedures such as injecting needles because there are very few physicians available. I tried searching this kind of opportunity but it was mostly for medical professionals. Do you know any organizations that provides opportunities for a non experienced people like me to do hands on experience? Thank you for your help
reputable organizations for volunteering abroad? i am 16 and i want to volunteer abroad during the summer of 2010\. i've never done it before, so i wanted to ask if anyone knew any reputable organizations that are legit for volunteering abroad. right now, the places i am limited to going to are mainly countries in south america. i was thinking costa rica? please help! thank you!(:
IS it possible for two 15 year olds to volunteer abroad with no prior experience? I really want to start traveling abroad early, and my friend and I want to volunteer, so I would really like to volunteer abroad, but I am not sure how to get information, or if this is possible. Does anyone have any information or sites where I am eligible to volunteer abroad. Please tell me anything you know, because I am quite clueless :) thanks! My only volunteering experience is with my church fixing houses in upstate New York I dont have to be by myself, I can go with an appointed guardian if needed or something
Volunteering to work abroad, is there anywhere where you don't have to pay loads to volunteer?? I have wanted to do this for a very long time, but the fees are so high. I understand why they want to charge, but I am willing and able to give up my time to go somewhere where Ican be of help and get great satisfaction and experience doing it. But, I don't have the resources to pay. Will I ever realise my ideas? I am a 50 something woman so not a young kid wanting to party...... I can't join the Peace Corps I'm not American, I'm English, sorry!
Working/volunteering/interning abroad for 6 months in the U.K? So, I will be graduating this December, meaning that it only took me 3.5 years to earn a Bachelor's Degree at my school. Since I plan on attending law school in August 2008, I will finish my schooling December of this year, and I will have until May/June to do whatever...(my school only has Commencement ceremonies in May, so I would have to go back and walk/get my diploma in May, even though I'll be done in December..) Anyways, I want to travel to England. I've been there several times before, and this time I want to either work there for 6 months, intern, or volunteer, for anywhere between 3-6months. It's hard to know how to begin this process. Any suggestions on organizations, etc? I am also a dual-citizen and hold passports for both the U.S. as well as the U.K so I don't think work Visa will be a huge issue. But I don't even know if you need Visa's for volunteering, or even if they have abroad intern programs.
Are there any cheap volunteering abroad programs? ? Volunteering abroad is so expensive! Are there cheap ways to volunteer? Specifically in Latin American countries.
Does anyone know of any affordable volunteer abroad programs? I am a college student looking to volunteer abroad this summer. I go to a small college, and they don't really offer a lot of good volunteering abroad programs. Because of this, I am looking to go through an organization. I am looking to volunteer abroad for a week or two this summer. I really want to work with children. As for budget, i don't want to spend over $2000 with airfare. I have already looked into orphanage outreach. Does anyone know of any other programs?
Volunteering abroad good experience/ bad experience? ? I'm a student in High School and i thought about volunteering abroad! Has anyone volunteered abroad and it is a good experience? Also what would look better for a college helping in disaster zone in america (katrina/houston) or volunteering abroad... College isn't the only reason i want to volunteer? What is a good program to volunteer or volunteer abroad?
Does anyone know of any opportunities to volunteer abroad (for free)? I am interested in volunteering abroad but most of the programs make you pay. I am only a college student with no job, therefore I cannot afford these trips.
Whats the cheapest agency for volunteering abroad? I want to volunteer abroad, but cant really afford the huge cost for the flight and the cost the agencies charge? Any suggestions on agencies who charge less?
How do I volunteer for free abroad? Does anyone know of any organizations that offer programs such as this? I am mainly interested in helping animals and/or the environment. I would like to know what all is involved in volunteering abroad.
Why precisely do you have to pay to volunteer abroad? I have been looking at volunteering abroad for about 8 weeks which means that I will be foregoing a salary in my own country for this period which I was prepared to accept. All of the programmes I have looked into want to charge me between £1700 and £4000. Why precisely would I have to pay to volunteer? This seem pretty weird to me... Also why call it volunteering because it really isn't. It's paying to work abroad! I could get flights and accommodation in these countries for much cheaper than these companies/organistaions are charging.. so what are they doing with the money? e.g I just spent 5 weeks in Rwanda which cost me in total about £700 for flights, accommodation and food., yet these places are quoting me about £3000! I can't join the Peace Corps as I'm British...
Where can i volunteer abroad over Winter Break? I am a college student looking for some adventure. I would like to volunteer abroad over my winter break. but i am not looking to spend thousands of dollars to be able to go volunteer over winter break. does any have any good places where i can find volunteer opportunities that arn't related to religion and that arn't very expensive?
What are the best volunteer abroad programs? I'm searching for good volunteer abroad programs, please help if you can!
What are some credible volunteer abroad organizations? I want to do a long-term volunteer abroad organization, preferably not for profit, in europe such as spain or germany but am open to many diff. countries as well and I want to make sure I'm not getting scammed, any suggestions on which organizations are good?
What opportunities exist for people with disabilities to volunteer abroad? I really want to volunteer abroad, but I have some minor mobility disabilities and health problems. Are there any volunteer abroad programs that are accommodating to people with health problems/disabilities? Thanks!
What kinds of low-cost volunteer abroad programs are available to high school students? I have been looking online for possible volunteer abroad programs but I can't find any that fit my requirements. Can anyone help me? I want: - 4 weeks max, or less (preferably 2 weeks-ish) - under $3000 - programs that accept people under 18 years of age - programs that will allow me to make a difference while also providing an educational opportunity Anyone have any suggestions/ past experience with this? Thanks.
Where can I find free volunteer opportunities abroad? I'd like to volunteer abroad for a while, anwhere from three to ten months, working with WILDLIFE. Where doesn't really matter, and I'm willing to pay for my own living expenses, but if I'm going to be working for free eight hours a day, six days a week, I'd like the program itself to be free. While I'd be a burden for a while, I learn quick and I'd be an assest for up to nine months.
How can I inexpensively volunteer abroad? I want to volunteer abroad this summer like in Africa or something but all of the programs I find cost alot of money, like a couple thousand dollars. I think you have to be 18 to join the Peace Corps. Yeah I saw that group when I was researching and I'm not 18 so I couldn't qualify for the scholarship. I've been on mission trips before to Costa Rica with my church, but I just wanted to do volunteer work instead of mission work. p.s. I'll be 17 next summer
Groups for Volunteering Abroad? Does anyone have a list of Volunteer Groups that will pay for food, transportation, and board for people taking a break before starting college and wanting to spend 6-12 months abroad.
Where can I find trustworthy Volunteer Abroad Organizations? I'm planning on doing some volunteer work abroad, but am unsure about where to look. I have found some useful websites but I'm wondering if anyone knows of any reputable organizations that would be safe and trustworthy. I am not to sure where to start looking, there seems to be a lot of organizations! I realize it depends on where and what I want to do, but any help in where I could get started? Any recommendations of organizations, personal experiences? please and thanks!
Does anyone know of any volunteer abroad programs that pay for expenses? I really want to volunteer abroad and don't want to pay exorbitant fees. Do programs like this exist?
Where can i volunteer abroad (such as africa) EMT...? Im an EMT and i want to go abroad to an african country and volunteer as an EMT... does anyone know any programs that send EMT's abroad anywhere? i dont have much money so i cannot pay my own way, im volunteering my work for up to 3-4 months so it would b nice if my flight etc. was to be covered... its a long shot asking on here, but hey, if u know anything, please do let me know
where can i volunteer abroad if im under 18? I am under 18 years old, but I really want to volunteer abroad for half of my senior year. Any suggestions?
Does anyone know of a good place to volunteer abroad that isn't very expensive? I am a senior in high school and for my senior project (a requirement at my school) I want to help endangered animals. There aren't any places close to where I live that I can volunteer at. I want to volunteer abroad, anyways. But, all the sites I have seen charge way more than I'd like to pay. I would like to go to a place that specializes in helping tigers, but somewhere that has a variety of endangered animals would work, too. Does anyone have some useful information?
Volunteering abroad for teens? Hi! I am a 15 year old girl from the US and I am interested in volunteering overseas. The type I work that I m interested in is helping in orphanages in Africa somewhere. I've seen many programs avaliable foe teens. But they cost close to 2000 dollars! So does anyome know of a program for teens that is either over spring / winter break or a week or two over the summer and that doesn't cost too much.
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