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A volunteer locks eyes with a curious sea lion while conducting wildlife surveys in the Galapagos Islands

By Projects Abroad 21st May, 2025

Beyond the bucket list: the personal growth behind international volunteering
International volunteering and interning allows you to contribute towards global initiatives, but also to develop your own skills and abilities.
A group of volunteers pose for a picture in front of Angkor Wat in Cambodia

By Projects Abroad 12th May, 2025

How volunteering abroad can benefit your child's education
International volunteering for teens provides a golden opportunity to develop personally and academically while contributing to global initiatives.
Volunteers and staff in Kenya jump for a photo on a hill after a day out

By Projects Abroad 11th March, 2025

What to Expect on Your First Day Volunteering Abroad
Travelling to a new country can feel overwhelming. Learn what we do from the moment you arrive to ensure you land on your feet and have a great time.
Projects Abroad group joins in a traditional Tanzanian dance

By Projects Abroad 29th January, 2025

Understanding Culture Shock When Volunteering Abroad
Find out what culture shock is, how it might affect you when you travel, and learn how you can lean into it for the best experience.
Three Projects Abroad volunteers ride Bactrian Camels in Terelj National Park, Mongolia

By Projects Abroad 03rd January, 2025

5 Steps to Help Plan Your Gap Year
Make your gap year planning easier with our five-step guide, including a few tips on what to do during your gap year to develop new skills.
Take a Gap Year Adventure

By Projects Abroad 02nd January, 2025

Top 5 Things To Do In A Gap Year in 2025
Decided to take a gap year but have no idea what to do? Let's inspire you — here are our top five things you could do on a once-in-a-lifetime gap year.
A group of Hight School Special volunteers pose for a picture in front of a nomad tent

By Projects Abroad 20th November, 2024

Volunteer opportunities for teens: building your future
Discover the opportunities for ambitious teens to volunteer abroad and how it could shape your future, including job and university applications.
A large group of teenage Projects Abroad volunteers gather for a photo together in Peru

By Projects Abroad 27th September, 2024

The Ultimate Packing List for High School Volunteers
Preparing for a volunteering project abroad and want to make sure you have your essentials? This guide for secondary and high school students will help!

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