Current News, Field Reports and Volunteer Voices

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Family Volunteering, Group Volunteering

Global Volunteers Offers Best Service Programs by Season

Global Volunteers is recognized for offering some of the best programs to volunteer for worldwide. This is largely because of our focus on sustainable development in all our partner communities. Many volunteering families, couples,…

Volunteer Abroad Parent Reviews with Global Volunteers

Family Volunteering

Volunteer Abroad Parent Reviews

Global Volunteers can assure you that when you volunteer as a family, your lives, in turn, will change in unimaginable ways. But don't just take our word for it... Read on for reviews and tips from parents who recently volunteered with their…

volunteering as a family in Cuba

Family Volunteering, Volunteer Voices Cuba

Volunteering as a Family in Cuba

On a previous post, Mari described how volunteering with adult children can enhance the service experience. Here she talks about the highlights of volunteering as a family in Cuba - Mari, her sons Sy and Kole, and girlfriend Mary. As only…

Pongal Weekend

Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options

Not a “Regular” Weekend. It’s Pongal Weekend!

There's more heating up on Pongal weekend than just the weather. In India, where this holiday is celebrated, there is a lot going on. If you don't know about it already, read on to learn about Pongal, one of the coolest celebrations in…

family volunteering in Peru

Family Volunteering Peru

Super Summer Family Volunteering in Peru: The Hill Family

Summer Family Volunteering in Peru - Sydney Hill and her new friends in Alto Progreso. The teens shared an interest in soccer. The children welcomed hugs and games just as kids everywhere do. Neighbors worked together to…

volunteering with adult children

Family Volunteering, Volunteer Voices Cuba

My Experience Volunteering with Adult Children

Mari had volunteered before, but never with her adult children. Here she tells us about her experience volunteering with adult children in Cuba. My husband and I live in the same town as our two adult sons, who attend a state university.…

Volunteer in 2017

News and Updates

Pledge to Volunteer in 2017

There are so many reasons to volunteer in 2017. Much has been written and studied about the value of volunteerism in the community and to the individual. Some claim that people who volunteer live longer, happier lives. Or, is it rather that…

Teaching conversational English in Mexico and Cuba

Conversational English Cuba

Teaching conversational English in Mexico and Cuba

Judi has taught conversational English in three different Spanish-speaking countries. Here she shares her experience teaching conversational English in Mexico and Cuba. Querétaro, Mexico All of the fifteen volunteers spent each day and/or…

ENGLISH CLASSES IN SPANISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES

Conversational English Cuba, Peru

Conversational English Classes in Spanish Speaking Countries

If someone knows about teaching English classes in Spanish speaking countries, that's Judi. She has taught conversational English in three different Spanish-speaking countries. Here she shares her experience in each of these communities. In…

YOGA, HAPPINESS, AND PROSPERITY

Cultures and Traditions

Yoga, Happiness, and Prosperity

As part of our series on Myths and Legends, India Country Manager Stephen Raja continues talking about Kolam, and explains its relationship to yoga, happiness, and prosperity. On a previous post Stephen explained the legend behind Kolam…

Beautiful Drawings in India

Cultures and Traditions

Kolam: Beautiful Drawings in India

Continuing with our series on Myths and Legends, India Country Manager Stephen Raja talks about Kolam, a tradition of making beautiful drawings in India. What does yoga have to do with drawing? And what does drawing have to with prosperity?…

Most Underrated City

Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options Peru

What is the Most Underrated City?

Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar writes about a BBC article that highlights Lima as the most underrated city in South America. With its world renowned gastronomy, ethnic diversity, and gorgeous sites, Lima is a fascinating city. Read on…