First-time Global Volunteer Denise Nelson Nash has always had a passion for volunteering. In Hanoi, Vietnam, she accomplished a long-held goal – teaching conversational English at the Vietnamese Institute for Development Strategies (VIDS). She shares her story here: “As a young adult, I lived and worked in Venezuela. Living in another country taught me the value […]
Medical volunteers will soon help Tanzanian children and their families in a fully modern and functional Health Center, funded by a multi-year family foundation grant arranged by a Global Volunteer alumnus. The Ipalamwa clinic will serve six rural communities in the Iringa District, and stands as the centerpiece of the Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration Project. Reaching […]
https://205eev2oa0jm1t4yb914s1nw-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-06-22-Clinic.jpg10001500Michele Granhttps://205eev2oa0jm1t4yb914s1nw-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2014-GlobalVolunteersLogo-Web.pngMichele Gran2018-07-31 16:39:052018-07-31 16:39:05Volunteers Help Tanzanian Children in New Health Center
Getting Into the (Axe) Swing of Things We woke up to another beautiful morning on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, SD. After our morning walk/jogs, showers, breakfasts and coffees, we met for our group’s morning meeting, and Jane shared her quote of the day. At 8:30, Mama Lauren taught part of the group how to […]
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Global Volunteers Ecuador Country Manager Maggie Bjorklund writes about a very happy morning at the early childhood development center in Quito where Global Volunteers has partnered for almost two decades – when the gleeful children played at a water table the center was gifted. Over the years, I have been lucky to witness many joyous […]
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How to volunteer in Cuba? For Roberta, Cuba had long been on her bucket list, so she took the leap and became a Cuba Global Volunteer. It turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences. Read about her journey: I first learned about Global Volunteers on Facebook, and I’ve always wanted to go […]
https://205eev2oa0jm1t4yb914s1nw-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cuba-Global-Volunteer.jpg10451500Dana Fausthttps://205eev2oa0jm1t4yb914s1nw-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2014-GlobalVolunteersLogo-Web.pngDana Faust2018-06-11 15:13:452018-11-14 23:22:17What to Expect as a Cuba Global Volunteer
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By Jan, Costa Rica Global Volunteer. Quote of the Day: If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people. -Confucius Reflections on our two weeks at Colegio Tecnico Profesional de Santa Elena, Costa Rica: Thinking about […]
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In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to recognize how our volunteers celebrate and support mothers around the world. From Tanzania to Ecuador, Montana to Greece, volunteers support mothers in developing communities in so many ways: encouragement, time, nutrition, self-sufficiency, recognition, heart, helping hands, peace, mentoring, and camaraderie. Top 10 Ways […]
https://205eev2oa0jm1t4yb914s1nw-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Mothers-around-the-world-4.jpg11251500Maggie Bjorklundhttps://205eev2oa0jm1t4yb914s1nw-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2014-GlobalVolunteersLogo-Web.pngMaggie Bjorklund2018-05-11 16:50:452018-10-29 18:29:41Top 10 Ways Volunteers Celebrate and Support Mothers Around the World
Zach, a Central Michigan University student, served as a West Virginia Global Volunteer over his summer break. His reflections, and those of his teammates, are extracted from the team’s daily journal, and describe the typical work on a week-long service program in Appalachia. If you would have told me a year ago that I would […]
https://205eev2oa0jm1t4yb914s1nw-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/West-Virginia-Global-Volunteer.jpg7331500Dana Fausthttps://205eev2oa0jm1t4yb914s1nw-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2014-GlobalVolunteersLogo-Web.pngDana Faust2018-04-26 16:32:072018-10-27 09:54:40Student Expands His "Comfort Zone" on a West Virginia Global Volunteer Journey
Outstanding Students Inspire First-Time Vietnam Volunteer
First-time Global Volunteer Denise Nelson Nash has always had a passion for volunteering. In Hanoi, Vietnam, she accomplished a long-held goal – teaching conversational English at the Vietnamese Institute for Development Strategies (VIDS). She shares her story here: “As a young adult, I lived and worked in Venezuela. Living in another country taught me the value […]
Volunteers Help Tanzanian Children in New Health Center
Medical volunteers will soon help Tanzanian children and their families in a fully modern and functional Health Center, funded by a multi-year family foundation grant arranged by a Global Volunteer alumnus. The Ipalamwa clinic will serve six rural communities in the Iringa District, and stands as the centerpiece of the Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Demonstration Project. Reaching […]
Experiencing the Rosebud Reservation: Seeing the World Through Informed Eyes
Getting Into the (Axe) Swing of Things We woke up to another beautiful morning on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, SD. After our morning walk/jogs, showers, breakfasts and coffees, we met for our group’s morning meeting, and Jane shared her quote of the day. At 8:30, Mama Lauren taught part of the group how to […]
Gleeful Children Play at Water Table in Ecuador
Global Volunteers Ecuador Country Manager Maggie Bjorklund writes about a very happy morning at the early childhood development center in Quito where Global Volunteers has partnered for almost two decades – when the gleeful children played at a water table the center was gifted. Over the years, I have been lucky to witness many joyous […]
What to Expect as a Cuba Global Volunteer
How to volunteer in Cuba? For Roberta, Cuba had long been on her bucket list, so she took the leap and became a Cuba Global Volunteer. It turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences. Read about her journey: I first learned about Global Volunteers on Facebook, and I’ve always wanted to go […]
$500 Discount For 1st Time Volunteers
What You See, Hear, Smell, and Feel as a Costa Rica Global Volunteer
By Jan, Costa Rica Global Volunteer. Quote of the Day: If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people. -Confucius Reflections on our two weeks at Colegio Tecnico Profesional de Santa Elena, Costa Rica: Thinking about […]
Top 10 Ways Volunteers Celebrate and Support Mothers Around the World
In honor of Mother’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to recognize how our volunteers celebrate and support mothers around the world. From Tanzania to Ecuador, Montana to Greece, volunteers support mothers in developing communities in so many ways: encouragement, time, nutrition, self-sufficiency, recognition, heart, helping hands, peace, mentoring, and camaraderie. Top 10 Ways […]
Student Expands His “Comfort Zone” on a West Virginia Global Volunteer Journey
Zach, a Central Michigan University student, served as a West Virginia Global Volunteer over his summer break. His reflections, and those of his teammates, are extracted from the team’s daily journal, and describe the typical work on a week-long service program in Appalachia. If you would have told me a year ago that I would […]
St Lucia – November 3, 2018 – Immediate Volunteer Service Needed