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17 Photos That Will Make You Want to Become a Global Volunteer

Become a Global Volunteer

Get ready to feel inspired to become a Global Volunteer!

1. You’ll watch the minds (and smiles) of children grow.

Volunteer in China - Become a Global Volunteer

China Photo By: Wang Baoli, China Country Manager

2. And in many cases, you will learn as you teach.

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TAN - Jacob TurnageTanzania Photo By: Jacob Turnage, Global Volunteer, via http://www.jacobturnage.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/jacobturnagephotography

3. You never know when you’ll meet a child that will change your life.

Volunteer in Romania - Become a Global Volunteer

Romania Photo By: Laura Larkin, Global Volunteer, via Instagram (@mcgraw918)

4. Unexpected and unique adventures will happen everyday. 

Volunteer in Cuba - Become a Global Volunteer

Cuba Photo By: Kathy Turner, Global Volunteer

5. Even just grabbing coffee will be a new experience.

Volunteer in Poland - Become a Global Volunteer

Poland Photo By: Meghan Pollard, Global Volunteer, via https://wideningmyworld.wordpress.com/2015/05/18/celebration-paczki-and-bingo/

6. You’ll meet the most beautiful people who, regardless of any language barrier, you will connect with on such a special level.

Volunteer in India - Become a Global Volunteer

India Photo By: Jodie Tsekrekas, Global Volunteer, via http://www.jtsekrekasphoto.com/#!documentary/ck0q

7. You’ll be part of something bigger than you could image.

Volunteer in Peru - Become a Global Volunteer

Peru Photo By: Darrell Stanley, Global Volunteer

8. And you will find places and see sunsets that you’ve only ever looked at in photos…

Volunteer in Tanzania - Become a Global Volunteer

Tanzania Photo By: Jasper Morse, Global Volunteer

9. The culture will consistently charm you.

Volunteer in Cuba - Become a Global Volunteer

Cuba Photos By: Kathy Turner, Global Volunteer

10. You will discover the beauty of teamwork.

Volunteer in Ecuador - Become a Global Volunteer

Ecuador Photo By: Seija Webb, Global Volunteer, via https://seijasgypsyspirit.wordpress.com/category/ecuador-2013/

11. This will happen. Over and over and over again.

Volunteer in Romania - Become a Global Volunteer

Romania Photos By (left): Gemma Lewis, Global Volunteer, via https://hugsmeanloveinanylanguage.wordpress.com/2015/04/02/71/ and (right): Venessa Humphrey, Global Volunteer

12. You will be amazed by the differences.

Volunteer in Vietnam - Become a Global Volunteer

Vietnam Photo By: Peter Armstrong, Global Volunteer

13. And by the similarities. 

Volunteer in St. Lucia - Become a Global Volunteer

St. Lucia Photo By: Ruth Curran, Global Volunteer, via http://www.craniumcrunches.com/bepurposeful/

14. You will learn the ins and outs of a new community.

Volunteer in Italy - Become a Global Volunteer

Italy Photo By: Phyllis Thompson, Team Leader

15. BUT… you’ll probably get lost a time or ten.

Volunteer in Ecuador - Become a Global Volunteer

Ecuador Photo By: Seija Webb, Global Volunteer, via https://seijasgypsyspirit.wordpress.com/category/ecuador-2013/

16. You’ll create your home (and family) away from home.

Volunteer in India - Become a Global Volunteer

India Photo By: Jodie Tsekrekas, Global Volunteer, via http://www.jtsekrekasphoto.com/#!documentary/ck0q

17. And finally, you will understand that human connection is really a language that we all speak.

Volunteer in Tanzania - Become a Global Volunteer

Tanzania Taken By: Hina Hashmi, Global Volunteer, via Instagram (@hinahashmi)

Become a Global Volunteer.

The next step is to chat online with one of our Volunteer Coordinators. We look forward to assisting you in this exciting adventure in service!

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