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News and Updates Cook Islands, Cuba, Greece, Italy, Puerto Rico, St Lucia

Top Six Island Volunteer Vacations

Top 6 Island Volunteer Vacations

Crystal blue bays and soft sandy beaches. Breathtaking views with a carefree “beat.” Island volunteer vacations provide an opportunity to escape the cold weather while helping to change the arc of a child’s life. Global Volunteers’ service programs offer couples, families, groups, and individuals the opportunity to combine altruism with exotic adventure. Choose a program that meets […]

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January 9, 2023/by Kalliopi Chaniotaki
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Cultures and Traditions Italy

Sicily Volunteer Lodging Boasts Historical Roots

We always strive to provide secure, comfortable lodging in all partner communities; a bonus is sometimes, the building where we stay also is culturally and historically significant to the area. Such is the case in Castelvetrano, Sicily, where volunteers are lodged in the Palazzo al Carmine, a celebrated landmark with a noble backstory. Sicily Country […]

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October 13, 2022/by Global Volunteers
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Free Time Options Italy

Three Reasons to Volunteer in Sicily

It’s understandable that many individuals choose to return to volunteer in Italy two, three, four, sometimes five times. This service program offers the opportunity to teach conversational English to engaged middle school and high school students while enjoying the spell-binding Sicilian coastline and blue skies in Italy’s Trapani region. Here are just three simple reasons many of our alumni […]

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January 15, 2022/by Global Volunteers
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News and Updates Italy

Inaugural Sicily Program Called “Magical, Meaningful, and Memorable”

Sunday in Italy: Dinner, Wine, and Family

Global Volunteers’ pandemic-delayed Sicily program successfully launched more than a year late with with two teams in November 2021. Team Leader Phyllis Thompson said the long-awaited immersion into daily life through service, conversation, and cultural activities in Castelvetrano was her “dream come true,” and all the team hoped for and more. Phyllis, who first served […]

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January 7, 2022/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Conversational English Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal

Best Volunteer Programs in Europe

The history, architecture, scenery, cuisine, safety, and climate of Europe make the continent a favorite travel destination. The bonus of getting to truly get to know local people through community projects – experiencing the fullness of their culture, and making life-long friends – is a highlight of a Global Volunteers program. Each is summarized here […]

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November 22, 2021/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions Italy

September Harvest in Sicily Brings a Labor of Love

Basil & fresh passata = Fresh Italian pasta sauce

On the beautiful island of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean sea, tourism starts winding down during the month of September. But there’s no rest for our Sicilian friends; in fact, it’s one of the year’s busiest times for local families. It’s harvest time in Sicily. Long-time Volunteer Country Manager Phyllis Thompson shares her […]

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October 6, 2020/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English Italy

Volunteers Contribute to Students’ English Learning in Italy

teaching English in Italy

English is the international language of opportunity. For 26 years, Global Volunteers have helped Italian students strengthen their conversational English skills. Volunteer Team Leader Phyllis Thompson, who has served on 42 programs since 2003, reflects on her first service program in Italy and cites students’ gratitude for volunteers’ significant contributions to their English language learning. […]

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May 3, 2020/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options Italy

Sicily Has Everything a Traveler Could Desire

Known for its delicious food, beautiful coastline, sandy beaches, and crystal clear water, Sicily has it all! Here Susan Bedford, a three-time Global Volunteer, gives us some insight into the culture of this fascinating region of Italy, and Global Volunteers’ newest partner community, Castelvetrano. By Susan Bedford Sicily has everything a traveler could desire: stunning […]

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April 21, 2020/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Volunteer Voices China, Italy, Poland

Grateful Volunteer Says: “I’ll Remember You Forever”

Teaching English in three countries

Marilyn has served in three different service programs. Here she speaks about the experience of teaching English in three countries.  The eyes are equally expectant, although the faces are different. Silent, shy, and incredibly polite college freshman in Xian, China; raucous, rambunctious and never quiet high school seniors in Ostuni, Italy; and respectful, mature adults […]

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December 17, 2015/by Michele Gran
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Volunteer Voices Italy

Our Last Day – Celebrating 20 Years

  WHAT A STUPENDOUS DAY – CELEBRATING 20 YEARS Fond Farewells – Final Glimpses of Our Beautiful City of Monopoli. Everything was happening for the last time – last class, last lunch, last time to shop, but more importantly the last time to feel the soul and spirit of Italy.  But, along with the sadness […]

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September 30, 2015/by Global Volunteers
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