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Greece 25th Anniversary Special Service Program Itinerary

This summer marks 25 years of Global Volunteers serving on the island of Crete, Greece. We will be celebrating this milestone anniversary with new and alumni volunteers on a service program beginning July 18. This is a rare and not-to-be-missed…
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Happy Healthy Birthdays For RCP Children in March, 2020!

The Reaching Children's Potential (RCP) program of the Ukwega Ward in central Tanzania measures its success by the growth and development of the children in the program. Meet seven girls and boys who reached their first, second, third and fourth…
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Student Volunteer Learns About Selflessness and Hope in Peru

Student volunteer Josh Elkin describes his experience serving at Sagrada Familia in Peru while learning about himself and from local people. At the age of 18, he sought out a volunteer experience that would present him with challenges and help…
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Hoàn Kiếm Lake: The Heart of Hanoi

In Hanoi's city center, people for generations have integrated Hoàn Kiếm Lake into their daily lives. Central to their social, physical and cultural routines, youth and adults crowd the site day and night. In the early morning, community…
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Volunteers Discover Valentines Around The World

The spirit of Valentines Day is evident to Global Volunteers all year around - all around the world. These reports - in the words of our team members - tell of the human sentiments that can't be captured on a greeting card. The Language…
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The “Gift” of Susannah – Cretan Hospitality at its Best

With a thirst for cross-cultural knowledge, octogenarian Carolyn Gallaher joined her third service program with Global Volunteers in hope to uncover the true heart of Crete. She soon learned she wouldn't be disappointed. Carolyn was grateful…
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Tanzania Volunteer’s First Service Program is Also a Journey to Self

After quitting her job, Anna O’Neal embarked on four months of solo travel to figure out what she wanted to do next in her life. In her choice to travel solo to Tanzania, she joined our Global Volunteer team in Ipalamwa, Tanzania to help…
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Retiree Volunteer Puts Service Travel on Top of Gratitude List

Veteran volunteer and team leader Sue Surma paused at the start of the new year to reflect on how her 28 service programs have changed her life. In her look back, she says Global Volunteers provides a world context that ensures her gratitude…
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Teacher Retiree Promises to Explore the World With a Student’s Curiosity

Alumna Carol McNertney's "second act" began with her students' suggestion to expand her horizons. She writes how a promise to them led her on a true journey of the "heart" in her retirement - first to Montana, then to the Cook Islands. By…
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Volunteers Express Gratitude for Inspirational Greece Country Manager

Global Volunteers’ Country Managers and Team Leaders are the heart and soul of this organization. They are volunteers’ resource and guide while serving in the community. They are our community partners’ connection to valuable volunteer…
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2019 Retrospective: Projects Worldwide Advance Support for Children and Families

Throughout 2019, volunteers provided greatly needed services to families in all corners of the globe, aided by Global Volunteers donors, institutional collaborators and corporate supporters. Following are highlights from a landmark year of…
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25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS IN GREECE!

Summer 2020 marks 25 years of service in Greece, with a special anniversary team in Crete (July 18- August 1) to commemorate this milestone! Register now to enjoy meaningful work with students at a summer English program, and be a part of special…
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