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Several times each week, we post stories about work we do in our host communities – through the voices of our partners, volunteers, and those we serve.  Subscribe using the form below to receive updates in your inbox when they’re published.  If you’re looking for deeper insight into service in a specific country, on a particular type of project, how you can share your unique skills or volunteering as a family or a group, you can find a wealth of information here.  Use the categories next to the posts here or on any page (below right column) to explore more stories that suit your interests.

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Why Teaching Conversational English is One of the Most Powerful Uses of Volunteer Time Off

In today’s global economy, the ability to communicate in English is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity for millions around the world. According to a 2023 British Council Study, 2.3 billion people speak English. That still leaves about…
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Volunteering in Malaysia: Team 2’s Story of Service in Johor Bahru

With anticipation and excitement, Global Volunteers’ second team in Malaysia embarked on an adventure in service. The team, comprised of 13 dedicated volunteers, arrived in Johor Bahru ready to make a difference over two weeks. Known for…
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Youth and Adults Learn English Language Skills from Generous Volunteers

It's easy to underestimate the importance of English to the 95 percent of the world population who aren't native speakers. But the volunteers who teach English to children and young adults in classrooms, small groups and language camps directly…
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Celebrating The “Holi” Festival – Kathmandu, Nepal!

The Holi festival, known as “Phagu Purnima” in Nepali, is named after the mythical demoness Holika, and is one of the most anticipated annual celebrations in Nepal. A three-day festival of color and joy, Holi is observed on the full…
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Give the Gift of Service: Holiday Volunteering Abroad with Global Volunteers 

The holiday season is a time of reflection, gratitude, and giving. You can live the true spirit by volunteering abroad during your winter break. Global Volunteers’ December service programs in Malaysia and Peru offer a powerful alternative…
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How Painted Fingernails Started a Generational Legacy of Giving Back

Sometimes, the most profound impact isn't measured in the miles we travel, but by the lives we help change along the way. In 2016, Dawn Mitchell served as a Global Volunteer in Romania, which became the catalyst for something extraordinary.…
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How TVET in Saint Lucia Is Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce 

In the heart of the Caribbean, Saint Lucia is redefining education through its dynamic Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) program, an initiative designed to equip young people with the practical skills and real-world experience…
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Welcome to Cuba! Travel Legally and Meet Amazing People 

Visiting Cuba is a remarkable experience that we wish everyone could enjoy. Since Global Volunteers’ first group of travelers visited Havana in 2012, our focus has centered on the Cuban people – their hopes, dreams, and goals. We have worked…
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New Service Projects in Cuba: Legal Ways to Support the Cuban People 

Volunteering in Cuba offers the opportunity to directly support the Cuban people through meaningful service. Global Volunteers invites you to join exciting new community work projects in Havana, including building a senior social center and…
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Most Significant Summer Break Ever

Spend a week (or more) this summer with Global Volunteers - choose your country. Our international service programs offer the opportunity to do something new, intriguing, and fun that will enable you to have a lasting effect on the lives of…
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Mental Health Volunteers Describe Projects to Serve and Learn

In this fourth installment for Mental Health Awareness Month, four Global Volunteers mental health professionals describe their own experiences working with local people on life-affirming projects in Tanzania. "Global Volunteers had…
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Cultivating Champions to End Violence in Tanzania’s Ukwega Ward

Global Volunteers’ 2023 comprehensive community mental health needs assessment revealed a prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) in the villages where volunteers serve. Partnering with Ipalamwa General Clinic (IGC), Kilolo District…
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