Two Vietnamese adults who have worked with Global Volunteers teams relate the realities of living with a visual disability, and how community partner Blind-Link has enabled them to thrive. Read on to learn the obstacles and opportunities they encounter, and how you can help. Global Volunteers’ partner, Blind-Link, is a nonprofit social enterprise with a […]
“Once A Teacher, Always A Teacher.” Whether you’re an aspiring teacher, experienced teacher or retired teacher, you’ll always be a teacher. And volunteering with Global Volunteers may be the perfect opportunity for you to share and develop your teaching skills while gaining international volunteering experience in schools which don’t have reliable access to educational resources. Welcome […]
Considering all medical interventions combined, washing hands with soap and water remains the most effective way to prevent infectious disease from spreading, and is a cornerstone of our development efforts in Tanzania’s Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration Program. Parents say their family’s health greatly improved after they adopted proper hand-washing habits and technology at their […]
Nursing students from Montana State University (MSU) described their experience volunteering on Global Volunteers’ Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Program in Tanzania as “life-altering”, “extremely meaningful”, and “the best experience possible”. Fourteen MSU nursing students and three staff and faculty eagerly and effectively engaged their skills and knowledge in service to rural village families in south-central […]
In the dusty hills of the district of Ventanilla, north of Lima, Peru, the community of Sagrada Familia houses and educates some 250 children living away from their families. During the school year, Sagrada Familia is also a school for more than 1,000 kindergarten, primary, and secondary school students from the surrounding favelas. Part of […]
When I left the UK and moved to St Lucia in 2007, I had no idea what the future held. I worked in Europe and North America as an electronics engineer, promoting components from large Japanese companies to large corporations. But my then husband and I were fed up with that stressful lifestyle and wanted […]
In this ongoing series, we describe Global Volunteers’ guiding principles. These ten foundational values shape our human and economic development approach and, in partnership with communities we serve globally, have yielded remarkable results. These principles are shared with all our volunteers as they prepare for their service programs, equipping them to effectively serve communities and […]
Volunteering abroad is a transformative experience that leaves a mark on both the communities served and the volunteers themselves. Stepping out of one’s comfort zone and immersing oneself in a different culture can lead to personal growth, enhanced cultural understanding, and a broader perspective on global issues. In this blog post, we delve into some […]
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 […]
Each of us is accountable for our own personal development. However, we are also entrusted with gifts and talents to be shared with others. Global Volunteers provides a direct way to share those gifts and talents. We are dedicated to building a foundation for world peace and justice by enabling ordinary people to make a […]