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While service to children and families is the purpose of Global Volunteers programs, working alongside local people is the best way to experience culture and traditions in your host country.  Learn more about some of the customs, language and history that comes alive when serving for one, two or three weeks with Global Volunteers.

Cultures and Traditions, Development Impact Peru

A Look at Higher Education in Peru

Higher education in Peru

Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar describes higher education in Peru; providing a context for Global Volunteers’ service projects in Lima. We all know how expensive and demanding higher education can be in the U.S. Well, in Peru, college is as challenging, or maybe more so.  Read my story and then you can decide. My story […]

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October 4, 2016/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options Peru

A Trip to Peru Through Photos of Miraflores

photos of miraflores that will make you want to visit Peru

Learn about our partnership with Sagrada Familia and your opportunity to help children in Peru here. Miraflores is one of the most beautiful, safe, clean, and tourist-friendly districts in Lima, a place where Global Volunteers team members often visit. It combines the modernity and comfort of upscale malls, the historic importance of its archaeological sites, […]

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October 1, 2016/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options, Volunteer Voices Montana

An Evening in the Sweat Lodge – A Unique Blackfeet Cultural Experience

Blackfeet cultural experience

Global Volunteers team members often have the opportunity to participate in a traditional Sweat Lodge ceremony. It’s a unique experience for most non-Indians, who may have only heard about this practice in cultural lore. Many volunteers try a few “rounds” inside the lodge around hot rocks that are doused with water while prayers and chants are […]

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September 26, 2016/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Cultures and Traditions, Development Impact Peru

A Primer on Education in Peru

by Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar When we think of the benefits of education, we can probably quickly mention the development of intellectual abilities, freedom of thought, and the increase in productivity. So education is valuable in itself (for the sake of knowledge), but also for the benefits it produces (it makes a person freer […]

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September 25, 2016/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions, Volunteer Voices Cuba

Cuban People’s Pride is Evident

By Zach, Cuba Global Volunteer. After several days in Cuba, I’ve been trying to think of one word to summarize the Cuban people. Some might say they are lively, innovative or humble. While all of these are true, after today I’m going to settle on proud. I don’t mean Cuban people are conceited, but rather, they […]

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July 25, 2016/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Cultures and Traditions, Volunteer Voices Cuba

The Impact of a Simple Handshake in Cuba

Reflections on a handshake in Cuba by Michael, Cuba Global Volunteer and Blake School Student. Oh, a handshake! The simplest connection that humans can make. Those from different languages, races, cultures, and worlds are able to feel an instant connection. What becomes even more special is the catalyst that the handshake can produce. The reaction […]

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June 13, 2016/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Cultures and Traditions Greece

“Clean Monday”…Kathara Deftera in Greece!

Today in Greece the Greeks celebrate Clean Monday ” Kathara Deftera” which marks the end of the carnival and the beginning of Great lent. It is called this because Christians  begin this season with “clean hearts and good intentions”. Due to the fact that this day is also considered the first day of Spring families gather together for picnics […]

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March 14, 2016/by Sam Pinakoulaki
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Cultures and Traditions St Lucia

NOBEL LAUREATE WEEK / DAY: 17th – 23rd

St Lucia boasts of two Nobel Laureates, Sir Arthur Lewis, who was born in 1915 and obtained the Nobel Prize in Economics and Derek Walcott, born in 1930, who won the prestigious award for his work in Literature.  Because both men were born on 23rd January, this day is called Nobel Laureate Day; a day […]

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January 23, 2016/by Global Volunteers
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Cultures and Traditions Cuba

Volunteering and People-to-People Activities in Cuba

touring Havana

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 opportunities for exchanges that round out your service experience. The people-to-people costs are included in the two-week program contribution. One-week volunteers […]

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January 12, 2016/by Global Volunteers
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Conversational English, Cultures and Traditions, Volunteer Voices

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 through annual visits, have become close with these children.  The children were dressed in […]

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December 28, 2015/by Stephen Raja
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