Current News, Field Reports and Volunteer Voices

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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Global Volunteers' Alumni Program

Reasons to Join Global Volunteers’ Alumni Program

Five reasons to join Global Volunteers' Alumni Program:    1.  To significantly reduce your service program fee You have the opportunity to spread the word about Global Volunteers by sharing your unique volunteer story with friends, family,…
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The Kleissler Family Serves in Tanzania
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My Last Day in Chennai

Team Journal for Tuesday - January 19th 2016. Pre-Departure Tuesday After a weekend of flu-like symptoms, I was very pleased to wake with a much healthier body this morning. After a breakfast of scrambled eggs and dosa (my favorite!)…
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Free Time Adventures & Photos – in Portugal

by Scott Johnson One week of teaching has gone by in a flash. Beja continues to reveal itself as a beautiful city inhabited by warm and friendly people. Loretta and Scott (volunteer teammates) walked this afternoon to the super, supermarket…
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touring Havana

Volunteering and People-to-People Activities in Cuba

As a Global Volunteer in Cuba, you explore the country and culture through her people. Cubans and Americans together—building bridges over which our governments can walk. These add-on activities provide meaningful, intriguing, and memorable…
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Colorado Nurse Volunteers to Care for Children Around the World

by Tracy Heaberlin Have you ever googled "travel service babies?" I did about 10 years ago, and it led me to Global Volunteers. Working as a health-care provider, I was interested in spending some of my vacation time engaging in short-term…
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Volunteering Professional Says Service Abroad Enhanced Her Career Options

by Denise Miller My first experience with Global Volunteers was in 2005, when I read an article in The Washington Post about volunteer vacations. When I looked at the Global Volunteers website, the Cook Islands was featured on the front…
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Mental Wellness Expert Joins Effort to Help Children Reach their Potential

In the years since Ruth Curran first served as a volunteer in St. Lucia, she accepted a position on our Board of Directors, and thereafter joined our staff as Director of Partnerships.  As an author, blogger and organizational behaviorist,…
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Couple Volunteering in Cuba Deepens Their Commitment to Service

Volunteering abroad with a partner may lead to new directions and interpersonal connections. It can be one of the most significant experiences of your life!  Gail and Bill O'Neal are a couple volunteering in Cuba who truly enjoy service together,…
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The Kleissler Family Serves in Tanzania
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A Special Day – First Holy Communion for 5 Assisi Kids

Team Journal for Monday, 28th December 2015. Today was a very special day.  It was the First Holy Communion for the five youngest children at Assisi Illam: Jasmine, George, John, Sophia and Sylvia.  I met these children six years ago and…
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The Kleissler Family Serves in Tanzania
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Working with Children – An Absolute Joy

Team Journal for Wednesday, 23rd December 2015 “Life should be great rather than long” - B.R. Ambedkar Today was a great day, and was no exception to the wonderful time we have been having day after day here in Chennai. We had…
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Retired Banker Credits Global Volunteers for Enriching His Career Path

Since participating on his first Global Volunteers service program in Russia in 1992, Norman has participated in service programs in Vietnam and Cuba, and has led numerous volunteer teams in Cuba and Montana. Now retired and living in Calfornia,…
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The Kleissler Family Serves in Tanzania

Family Volunteering Offers Gift of Giving to Mother and Sons

Amy Kleissler and her son Jack said volunteering together in Tanzania was a highlight of their year. This was the second program for Amy, who has taken four sons to Tanzania during summer vacation. She talks about the "immeasurable value" of…
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