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Global Volunteers provides a unique volunteer opportunity to teach conversational English to eager Students and Adults in communities around the world. Join our unique service projects and impact their lives by teaching the language of commerce & opportunity worldwide.

Conversational English, Development Impact Nepal

Women’s School Opens Up Possibilities for Marginalized Adult Students in Nepal

Volunteers help educate and empower women at Astha school

Although the caste system is officially banned in Nepal, its legacy and lingering prejudices have greatly damaged women of lower status over decades. The cumulative effects are daunting. Facing institutionalized inequalities that are nearly possible to overcome, women of oppressed ethnic groups often have lived outside village boundaries, and are prevented from walking through the […]

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November 29, 2019/by Michele Gran
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Conversational English, Projects for Professionals, Volunteer Voices Vietnam

International Service is a Gateway to the World, says Google Manager

Volunteer converses with visually impaired student in Vietnam

Elizabeth Wang, Senior Marketing Product Manager at Google, sought both a different way to travel and a meaningful way to give back to the global community. After reviewing several organizations online, Elizabeth selected Global Volunteers’ Vietnam service program. She served in Hanoi at Blind-Link, a non-profit organization which trains visually impaired adults in massage therapy […]

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November 1, 2019/by Maggie Bjorklund
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Conversational English Greece

Retired Teacher Describes Greek Classroom Service Experience

Retired teacher Maggie Caison finds herself busier than ever. Apart from volunteering internationally with Global Volunteers, she also volunteers with several organizations in her home town of Lenexa, Kansas. “I feel it’s an honor to give a little of what I can. I love teaching and volunteering in my retirement,” said Maggie, on her 2nd […]

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September 11, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English Vietnam

Vietnamese University Deans: “Please Send Us More Volunteers”

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August 23, 2019/by Michele Gran
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Classroom Assistance, Conversational English Greece

Never Underestimate the Impact of Your Service!

Judy with Maria (the nurse) service experience in Greece.

Global Volunteers professes that every volunteer helps wage peace and promote justice in partner communities worldwide But, you might wonder: “Can I really make a difference in my two weeks of service? Can I truly impact at least one person’s life?” If you have doubts, this story may just convince you how important you can […]

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June 17, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, News and Updates Vietnam

BLIND-LINK: From Dream, to Reality, to Partnership

Blind-Link

Blind-Link began in May 2013 as a dream-come-true for its co-founder and manager, Huong Nguyen. The NGO was established with her lawyer-husband, Phan Vu Anh, to train and employ blind and vision-impaired individuals as massage therapists in Hanoi, Vietnam. Through research and intuition, Huong single-mindedly employed the business advice she acquired in the U.S. on […]

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May 28, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Volunteer Voices Portugal

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. It just differs so much from being the “regular tourist.” I was able to learn about the […]

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April 22, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Ripple Effect

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 further. Sixteen years and 10 programs afterward, Barb says that international volunteer travel is “the” way […]

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April 1, 2019/by Millie Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Volunteer Voices Greece

Crete’s Beauty and Children are Global Volunteering Couple’s Reward

Why volunteer in Greece

Global Volunteers alumni Tom and Rondi Olson were eager for their service program in Crete, Greece. After serving in Peru and Cuba, they said the island’s craggy beauty and friendly culture drew them to their next volunteer adventure. In a two-part blog post, Rondi and Tom report on the students, teachers and volunteers they worked […]

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February 20, 2019/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Conversational English, Family Volunteering

Lasting Family Memories from Service Trip to Romania

Global Volunteers Alumni Tracey and Tom of Colorado, with sons Matthew and Andrew say their two weeks volunteering in Romania enhanced their understanding of each other. The program journal they share here describes their service together as a family – helping disabled Romanian children, teaching conversational English to high school students, and exploring the history and […]

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February 4, 2019/by Maggie Bjorklund
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