Global Volunteers is the leading non-profit volunteer abroad organization offering short-term volunteers the opportunity to contribute to development abroad or in the U.S. Founded in 1984, Global Volunteers works in 17 countries worldwide. All costs are tax-deductible.
Congratulations and thank you to another group of unique individuals who during the fiscal year 2019, reached their “milestones in service. In this second post in a series of four throughout November (the month of “giving thanks”), we recognize Alumni Volunteers who completed eight, nine, or ten service programs with Global Volunteers. We Salute each […]
Global Volunteers Alumni have been the “backbone” of the organization for well over three decades. Dedicated people who time, after time, after time have volunteered and continue to volunteer and support our host communities across the globe. In this first of a series of four posts throughout November (the month of “giving thanks”), we recognize these unique […]
Among all Global Volunteers’ partner communities, struggle is a common thread. Our inspired and resourceful partners rise to leadership positions with their vision of opportunities that may not be obvious or seemingly attainable to others. In this second interview with Global Volunteers’ partner and consultant in Kathmandu, Nepal, Buddhi Man Seresta describes how overcoming hardship […]
This fourth story in a series about recent high school graduates from our partner community, the Sagrada Familia children’s home in Peru, is about Rosita Betel Durán. Just like many others in Peru, Rosita’s education has been delayed due to the pandemic, but she still looks ahead with hope. Above: Rosita working in the kitchen […]
This is a “First-Ever” for Global Volunteers! While the world waits for the time to safely travel and gather in service again, our support to partner communities continues. Meanwhile, volunteer support is still needed! A unique collaborative effort with our partner – Rise Against Hunger (RAH) – has produced a Virtual Journey to Tanzania, a […]
Global Volunteers’ ongoing support inspired community partner Sagrada Familia to tackle a critical issue in Peru currently: The lack of oxygen to treat COVID-19 patients. Using their talents, the resident children held an online fundraising event to help supply their neighbors oxygen, for free. Thanks to all the volunteers who supported this effort! Sagrada Familia […]
Each year, the International Day of Peace is observed worldwide on September 21. The UN General Assembly declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace by observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. To Global Volunteers, service is an active expression of peace through work projects helping children reach their full […]
This third story in a series about recent high school graduates from our partner community, the Sagrada Familia children’s home in Peru, features Yorki Paisij Ollarce. Yorki talks to Peru Community Manager Daniel Salazar about his childhood as part of this large community, and his hopes for a career. Yorki, what was your journey to […]
This second story in a series about recent high school graduates from our partner community, the Sagrada Familia children’s home in Peru, is about Vilma. Today, she’s studying interior design in Lima, but before being taken in by Global Volunteers’ community partner, Miguel Rodríguez, she lived with few educational opportunities. Read on to learn about […]
Tucked away in the hollers of Fayette County, West Virginia, Global Volunteers’ self-reliant partner communities know how to survive adversity. While hardship and loss are consistent companions to those who live here, COVID-19 arrived as an especially threatening adversary. Similar rural regions in the U.S. have experienced the number of cases seen in Fayette County. […]