While service is the purpose of a Global Volunteers program, ample time is available after the work day and on weekends is available to discover the natural, historical and cultural attractions of the host country.
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 […]
Daniel Salazar, former Peru Country Manager, presents this list of the top three crazy things Peruvians do on Christmas. This is #2: Panettone on Christmas. #2. Peruvians love their Panettone on Christmas: For some reason, Peruvians love to eat certain foods during particular times of the year or holidays. We will talk about that later. For now, […]
Daniel Salazar, former Peru Country Manager, writes about the top three crazy things Peruvians do on Christmas. This is #1: Hot Chocolate During Christmas. #1. Hot Chocolate During Christmas Another Christmas tradition in Peru is drinking hot chocolate. Hot chocolate in Peru is made out of cacao melted with milk and sometimes mixed with coffee and spices. Of […]
Daniel Salazar, former Peru Country Manager, writes about “three crazy things Peruvians do to celebrate Christmas.” This is #3: Fireworks on Christmas. #3 Fireworks on Christmas: Everyone loves fireworks – except for dogs. You might have nice memories of fireworks on the 4th of July or on your trip to Disney. That is nice, but Peruvians take […]
Quito, Global Volunteers’ host community in Ecuador since 1996, boasts one of the highest aerial lifts in the world. Here, Global Volunteers Ecuador Country Manager Maggie Bjorklund describes a trip up the TelefériQo, which is a favorite attraction of volunteers to enjoy during their free time while on a service program in Ecuador. Quito, the […]
After days filled with meaningful work with children who need extra care and attention, in the evenings and on weekends Global Volunteers in Ecuador have the chance to explore the highest capital city in the world – Quito, where Global Volunteers has partnered since 1996. For those who love culture, gastronomy, architecture, history, and nature, […]
After a stimulating week back in English-language classrooms in Beja, Global Volunteers’ Portugal volunteers have a variety of options for weekend and evening free time. For those who love history, architecture, culture, and great food, the options keep enthusiastic team members busy. Some like to explore the region’s natural and historical attractions after the work […]
Volunteering abroad is about serving struggling communities, but it’s also a unique way to experience a different culture and really get to know a community. Our Peru service program allows you to explore some fascinating attractions near our work site. When planning your service program with us in Lima, we urge you to consider spending […]
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 […]
This summer marks 25 years of Global Volunteers serving on the island of Crete, Greece. We will be celebrating this milestone anniversary with new and alumni volunteers on a service program beginning July 18. This is a rare and not-to-be-missed opportunity! What can you expect on this unique team? Enjoy meaningful teaching with local English […]