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

These photos will inspire you to volunteer abroad, today.

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

China

China Photo Taken By: Wang Baoli, China Country Manager

Volunteers Pictured: Kelly and Hunter Palm

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

Tanzania

Tanzania Photo Taken By: Jacob Turnage, Global Volunteer, via http://www.jacobturnage.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/jacobturnagephotography

Volunteer Pictured: Liz Turnage

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

Romania

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

4. Unexpected and unique adventures will happen everyday. 

Cuba

Cuba Photo Taken By: Kathy Turner, Global Volunteer

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

Poland

Poland Photo Taken 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.

India

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

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

Peru

Peru Photo Taken By: Darrell Stanley, Global Volunteer

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

Tanzania

Tanzania Photo Taken By: Jasper Morse, Global Volunteer

9. The culture will consistently charm you.

Cuba

Cuba Photos Taken By: Kathy Turner, Global Volunteer

10. You will discover the beauty of teamwork.

Ecuador

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

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

Romania

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

Volunteers Pictured: Venessa Humphrey (left) and Cathie Madden (right)

12. You will be amazed by the differences.

Vietnam

Vietnam Photo Taken By: Peter Armstrong, Global Volunteer

13. And by the similarities. 

St. Lucia

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

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

Italy

Italy Photo Taken By: Phyllis Thompson, Team Leader

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

Ecuador

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

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

India

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

Volunteer Pictured: Jodie Tsekrekas

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

Tanzania

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

Volunteer Pictured: Hina Hashmi

So don’t wait. Become a Global Volunteer. The next step is to chat with one of our Volunteer Coordinators. We look forward to assisting you in this exciting volunteer adventure!