Current News, Field Reports and Volunteer Voices

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Acts of Kindness in Beja, Portugal – Reflections of a First-Time Volunteer

By Maho Jordan This was my first experience with Global Volunteers. Being of service as part of a team taught me the importance of connecting with other cultures through education, service and friendships, and small acts of kindness.…
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Long-Time Service “Ambassador” Nurtures Children in Kathmandu, Nepal!

Retired engineer and Global Volunteers alumnus Greg Enders has been motivated by a lifelong desire to support and help those in need. He first joined Global Volunteers in China in 2008 to teach conversational English in schools. His second…
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Octogenarian Alumna Travels the World to Teach

After a 30-year professional teaching career, Global Volunteers alumna Pat Harper said she's not finished teaching! In her 80s when she first served with us in Vietnam in 2014, she was drawn to the the opportunity to again help others learn.…
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The Ripple Effect: Two referrals led her on a Worldwide Journey of Discovery

Barb Holdridge was intrigued when her good friend recommended a new type of travel.  But, she didn't know she'd also catch the volunteering abroad "bug" so quickly! Another volunteer on a different service program encouraged her to branch out…
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Nepal Volunteers Pave Way for Long-term Development Partnership

Twenty enthusiastic volunteers on our inaugural team to Kathmandu, Nepal united with community partners of intention, vision and compassion to establish a steadfast partnership for development.  "Global Volunteers' Philosophy of Service is…
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Children Dominate St. Lucia Volunteer’s Service Experience

Fed up with a harsh Minnesota winter, alumna Alan Maclin boarded a plane bound for sunny St. Lucia to volunteer and get his mind off snow drifts. In his own words, Alan reflects on his service experience, and explains how the warm and friendly…
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Global Volunteers Nepal Inaugural Team Reports on Teaching in Kathmandu

Global Volunteers' Team One shares their reflections on their first week of work on our inaugural Nepal service program in Kathmandu!   Saturday - Nepal Arrival Throughout the day, the team assembled, some coming from a trek out…
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Global Volunteering Changed Their Perspective on Travel Abroad

Judy Marx, a three-time Global Volunteer alumna, said an ancient Judaism tradition, Tikkun Olam (Hebrew for "world repair"), propelled her search for international volunteer opportunities. The world is imperfect, the lesson teaches, but is in…
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“Do Good” Retirees Explore Cuba as Grateful Global Volunteers

Freedom from career demands led retired college professors Sharon and David Moore of Arizona to Cuba with Global Volunteers. In an interview with Volunteer Engagement Manager Maggie Bjorklund, Sharon and David explain how retirees can explore…
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Retired Long Distance Friends Unite as Volunteers in Peru

Forty years ago, Laura Tomlinson and Kim Berge worked together in Colorado Springs.  They parted ways soon after college to pursue their careers - Kim attended a Physician Assistant program in CT and Laura pursued a graduate…
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A Day at a Time in Peru – Building a Partnership for Progress

Global Volunteers' partnership with Sagrada Familia in Ventanilla, Peru has enabled volunteers to integrate fully into the daily rhythms and activities of the children's lives.  Team members leave feeling fully invested in the community,…
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The Global Role of Women – Caregivers, Conscience, Farmers, Educators and Entrepreneurs

Throughout history, the central role of women in society has ensured the stability, progress and long-term development of nations. Globally, women comprise 43 percent of the world’s agricultural labor force - rising to 70 percent in some…
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