Entries by Global Volunteers

Tax-Deductible Volunteer Service Programs for US Taxpayers

Global Volunteers is a 501(c)(3)  tax-exempt corporation under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (see IRS Form 526). According to IRS rules, personal expenses for a 501(c)(3)  tax-exempt non-profit organization may be deductible if there is “no significant element of personal pleasure, recreation, or vacation” involved. The purpose of the travel must be to perform a […]

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Meet your Montana Team Leader: Rosie Morrison

Rosie has a heartwarming story about her meaningful relationship with Montana to share. She is currently Global Volunteers Montana Team Leader, having joined the staff in 2023. In this blog post, Rosie shares her connection to the Blackfeet Reservation and Global Volunteers Co-founder and Senior Vice President, Michele Gran. A resilient community lives in their […]

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42 YEARS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE WORLDWIDE! 

It started by four people who had a simple idea, about waging peace . . .   In the past 42 years, Global Volunteers has mobilized over 42,000 volunteers to serve children and families in partner communities in 37 countries on six continents. We know that direct, hands-on service cultivates mutual understanding and respect, and helps build […]

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From Carrying Bricks to Leading a Clinic: Amilia Kikoti’s Triumph Over Adversity in Rural Tanzania 

In the remote highlands of Tanzania’s Iringa Region, nestled at an elevation of about 5,000 feet, lies the small village of Ipalamwa. This rural community, home to the first families enrolled in Global Volunteers’ Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) program, is the epitome of off-the-grid living—hours from the nearest city and accessible only by rugged dirt […]

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International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development 2026: A Global Call to Serve

And How Global Volunteers Continues to Lead the Way  The world is preparing for a historic celebration of compassion, solidarity, and community action. The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2026 as the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, offering a pivotal opportunity for Global Volunteers and our role in helping achieve the UN’s […]

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Meet Your Tanzania Team Leader: Fatna Mbugi 

Born and raised in the coastal beauty of Tanga region in northern Tanzania, Fatna Mbugi, Global Volunteers’ Team Leader in Tanzania, has always been inspired by a deep commitment to social and economic development. From her academic foundation in Sociology at the University of Dodoma to her transformative experiences working with vulnerable families and youth, […]

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Volunteers Needed to Make an Impact in Rural Tanzania: Planting, Educating, and Building for a Healthier Future 

Global Volunteers has received grant funding to demonstrate sustainable methods for school feeding programs in Tanzania.  The months of January, February, March, and April are a critical time for the success of this transformative initiative aimed at improving the lives of children and families in four rural schools in Tanzania. Volunteers are urgently needed to […]

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Global Connections Transform Classrooms at St. Joseph School, Nepal 

Dambar K.C., Principal of St. Joseph School and long-time Global Volunteers partner in Nepal, spoke with us about how international collaboration is transforming education in his community. With deep pride in his students and a clear vision for the future, he described how Global Volunteers bring fresh ideas, innovative teaching methods, and new energy to […]

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