Current News, Field Reports and Volunteer Voices

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Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options Greece

Crete’s Five-Star Cretan Hospitality on our Volunteer Vacation

In Part Two of their blog post about their service program in Crete, Greece Volunteers Tom and Rondi Olson talk about Cretan history, hospitality, cuisine and free-time activities available to volunteers serving in Greece! Read…

Why volunteer in Greece

Conversational English, Volunteer Voices Greece

Crete’s Beauty and Children are Global Volunteering Couple’s Reward

Global Volunteers alumni Tom and Rondi Olson were eager for their service program in Crete, Greece. After serving in Peru and Cuba, they said the island's craggy beauty and friendly culture drew them to their next volunteer adventure. In a…

Conversational English Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal

Best Volunteer Service Programs in Europe

The history, architecture, scenery, cuisine, safety, and climate of Europe make the continent a favorite travel destination. The culinary delights, from Italian pasta and Greek mousaka to Polish pierogi, further enhance the appeal of this vibrant…

Family Volunteering Cook Islands, Cuba, Greece, Italy, Nepal, Peru, Poland, St Lucia, Tanzania

Best Family Volunteer Abroad Programs for Summer 2025

Volunteering as a family is a remarkable opportunity to bond, grow, and positively impact the world. Families strengthen their relationships by coming together to serve others and instill valuable lessons of empathy, compassion, and community…

Medical and Health Volunteer Abroad Programs

Projects for Professionals Peru, Tanzania

Medical Professionals and Students Sought for Health and Wellness Service Projects

Global Volunteers' community service in the areas of children's and families' physical and mental health centers around education, disease prevention, and hands-on care. We work to address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal #3,…

Free Time Options Italy

Three Reasons to Volunteer in Sicily

It's understandable that many individuals choose to return to volunteer in Italy two, three, four, sometimes five times. This service program offers the opportunity to teach conversational English to engaged middle school and high…

Staff Worldwide Italy

Meet Your Sicily Team Leader: Giovanni Parrino

Born and raised in the picturesque town of Castelvetrano, Sicily, Giovanni Parrino, Global Volunteers' Manager of International Operations and Italy Country Manager, has always been driven by a deep passion for serving others and contributing…

Conversational English Cook Islands, Cuba, Greece, Italy, Puerto Rico, St Lucia

“Escape” to an Island to do good in 2025

Some of the world's most beautiful islands are also the greatest volunteering locations. If you choose service as a way to refocus your mind onto something larger than yourself, you can take a break in one of our partner communities and make…

Volunteer works at Omamori Spa in Vietnam, helping students and staff them approve their English course.

Partners' Stories Vietnam

Personal Stories Reveal Vietnam Partner’s Role in Life Transformations

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…

Group Volunteering

Employers Say “Volunteer Time Off” With Global Volunteers is a Good Investment

Generous volunteering programs can make the difference when a candidate is considering two comparable offers, say hiring agencies. A flexible Volunteer Time Off (VTO) policy is a favorite “perk” attracting Millennials, but mature job-seekers…

Development Impact, Reaching Children's Potential

Proper Hand Washing Saves Lives Worldwide – How You Can Help

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…

Service-Learning Tanzania

MONTANA STUDENTS CALL VOLUNTEER SERVICE IN TANZANIA “LIFE-CHANGING”

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…