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Articles about volunteering abroad, travel and news about Projects Abroad
Childcare and Conservation volunteer reads a story to the children in her class

By Vicci Parry 06th March, 2019

Short-term Volunteering Abroad: Can You Really Make a Difference?
Projects Abroad's impact database and management plans ensures that our short term volunteer opportunities abroad can implement a long term impact
Stuart Timson take the Conservation volunteers on a tour of the animal rescue centre in Peru

By Jen Southern 01st March, 2019

A day in the life of an Amazon Rainforest Conservation volunteer in Peru
Our Conservation staff take you through the typical day of a Conservation volunteer in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, Peru.
A volunteer measures the heartbeat of a young girl during her medical internship abroad for high school students.

By Isabel Silva 27th February, 2019

Medical Volunteering for High School Students
Find out everything you need to know about how our Medicine High School Special Projects to help you prepare for a medical degree.
Shuan watching over the kids as they practice their surfing skills on Muizenberg beach

By Julie Brondeel 20th February, 2019

People of Projects Abroad: Shuan Solomons - Surfing Coordinator in South Africa
Learn about Shuan’s story and his role as the Surfing Coordinator in South Africa.
During her high school volunteer trip abroad, a Public Health volunteer measures blood pressure in a medical outreach.

By Isabel Silva 13th February, 2019

You wouldn’t believe the impact our high school volunteers had last summer
Discover the impact our high school volunteers achieved during their teenage volunteering abroad experience in summer 2019.
An intern checks a woman’s blood pressure during an undergraduate medical volunteering opportunity abroad.

By Thom Brown 06th February, 2019

Our top 4 medical programmes for undergraduate students
Wondering how to get clinical experience as an undergraduate? Our Undergrad Medical Internships give you real-world experience to level-up your skills!
Trained Cambodian staff employed by Projects Abroad check on a safe volunteer abroad placement.

By Jen Southern 23rd January, 2019

10 Ways we keep you safe when travelling abroad with us
A list of ways Projects Abroad ensures your safety as a volunteer overseas. We cover topics on health, accommodation, transport and more!
An older Projects Abroad volunteer reads to a child in Africa.

By Stephanie Klink 09th January, 2019

Best Volunteer Programmes for Adults over 50 in 2025
Take advantage of your later years and do something different by volunteering abroad. Here are our best volunteer abroad programmes for people in their 50s, 60s, and older.

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