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Articles about volunteering abroad, travel and news about Projects Abroad
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.
Childcare volunteer sits with her class in Fiji during her volunteer project abroad

By Isabel Silva 02nd May, 2019

Volunteering abroad? 7 things you can expect!
Unsure of what to expect when you volunteer abroad for the first time? We'll walk you through everything you need to know, so you can prepare for your volunteer trip.
A medical elective student in Argentina learns how to suture from a local doctor

By Hannah Atkins 29th April, 2019

6 Reasons to do a Medical Elective Abroad in 2025
Are you a medical student looking to push yourself and broaden your horizons? Find out what makes a Medical Elective abroad both challenging and rewarding!
Shark spotted by our Shark Conservation volunteers in Fiji.

By Julie Brondeel 17th April, 2019

Why sharks are important to our ecosystem and how you can help protect them
The most frequently asked questions about sharks, the role sharks play in the ocean, why they’re important and how to contribute to shark conservation overseas.
Conservation volunteer replants a mangrove propagule in Fiji

By Daryll Williams 08th April, 2019

Let’s talk about mangroves
Let us tell you all you need to know about mangroves, why they are important and why you should care.
Baby turtles on the beach on their way into the ocean at our project for turtle Conservation in Mexico

By Matilda Lipponen 26th March, 2019

How can we help save sea turtles from plastic pollution?
Help protect sea turtles by learning how to reduce plastic pollution in your daily life and get actively involved by volunteering on our Sea Turtle Conservation Project.
Projects Abroad staff and volunteers carry trees after planting saplings in Costa Rica

By Daryll Williams 21st March, 2019

Our Planet: These are the habitats we work in and this is what we do to protect them
Increasing human invasion on terrestrial and freshwater habitats is causing a loss of biodiversity. Join Projects Abroad to help combat the destruction.
A volunteer paints a mural on a school wall during her volunteer work abroad

By Jen Southern 13th March, 2019

We took a stand against pressing global issues in 2018
Find out more about the impact our volunteers and interns had over the course of 2018.

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