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Articles about volunteering abroad, travel and news about Projects Abroad
Our ultimate travel packing list for volunteering in Latin America.

By Isabel Silva 03rd July, 2019

Preparing your volunteer packing list for Central and South America
Check our travel packing list for volunteering in Latin America and get ready for your adventure in countries like Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize, and more!
Belgian family at the top of the Andes Mountain range in Peru

By Julie Brondeel 02nd July, 2019

Personal insight: Family volunteering abroad
Belgian parents of two children talk about their experience volunteering as a family with Projects Abroad at our Conservation Projects in Fiji, Peru, and Kenya.
A Projects Abroad volunteer with her host family during her Nomad Project in Mongolia.

By Jen Southern 19th June, 2019

Living with a host family abroad? This is what you need to know!
Staying with a local host family while travelling is all part of the volunteer or internship experience abroad. Here’s everything you need to know.
Projects Abroad volunteers take a group photo during a senior volunteer vacation

By Amelia McKinlay 12th June, 2019

What to do during retirement? Find a new purpose as a senior volunteer abroad
Discover a new purpose as a volunteer during your retirement. Share your life experience and use your skills to give back to communities abroad.
Illustration of a Conservation volunteer on a survey dive

By Amelia McKinlay 06th June, 2019

Best Marine Conservation Programmes in 2024
Explore our international Marine Conservation volunteer programmes. Help protect our oceans and marine life, including species like sharks and sea turtles.
While volunteering abroad you can enjoy the cultural exchange and learn a new language.

By Isabel Silva 30th May, 2019

Language Requirements as a Volunteer Abroad
Worried about not speaking the native language for your volunteer abroad programme? Find out which language skills you need to join our projects.
Healthcare volunteers take a group photo with students during a medical outreach in Kenya

By Jen Southern 22nd May, 2019

Seven things to consider when volunteering abroad last minute
Can you join a volunteer project abroad last minute? Yes, but let’s take you through a few things you need to consider before then.
A childcare volunteer in Ecuador supervises children during playtime

By Nadia Moore 16th May, 2019

Can I Volunteer Abroad for Free?
Can you travel and volunteer abroad without paying? Here are four reasons why we ask you to pay.

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