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Articles about volunteering abroad, travel and news about Projects Abroad
A mother and her daughter take a group photo with the students they worked with in Fiji

By Emma Molloy 25th July, 2019

6 Ways to make your family volunteer holiday hassle-free
Plan a holiday your family will never forget on a family volunteer vacation abroad. Work together to realise your potential and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Childcare volunteer teaches a young boy different colours during school in Cambodia

By Ashwin September 16th July, 2019

The Benefits of Volunteering Abroad
Finding what purpose and benefits volunteering abroad has for you and the community. You’ll also learn positive skills from volunteering
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.
Sharks swimming in Fiji while volunteers conduct research on marine conservation.

By Amelia McKinlay 06th June, 2019

Best marine conservation volunteer projects in 2025
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.

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