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.
With anticipation and excitement, Global Volunteers’ 113th volunteer team in Cuba embarked on an adventure in service. The team comprising eight dedicated volunteers, arrived in Havana ready to make a difference and served for two weeks. With its vibrant culture and rich history, Cuba welcomed the team with open arms and captivated the volunteers with […]
In this series, we delve into each of Global Volunteers’ guiding principles. With ten fundamental principles at the core of our approach, Global Volunteers has seen remarkable success in our partnerships with communities worldwide. These principles are shared with all our volunteers as they prepare for their service programs, enabling them to serve communities effectively […]
Since the summer of 2005, Global Volunteers has partnered with the Municipality of Malevizi to conduct the English Language Summer School, focusing on basic conversational English, pronunciation, and motivation for learning for elementary school students. Starting in June 2024 the summer school will be hosted at the Elementary School of Krousonas, in the village of […]
Global Volunteers relies on ten guiding principles. These principles have proven essential to the success of our partnerships with communities around the world. We share them with all our volunteers as they prepare for their service program because they will help them better serve the community with which they will be working and help them […]
On a warm July day, two vehicles emptied into the Blackfeet United Methodist Church parking lot in Browning, Montana. Luggage was unloaded and carried into the bunkrooms in the basement. The excitement and anticipation for the week ahead was palpable: it hung in the air and could be felt by all of the members of […]
Summer in Montana is bliss. The temperatures are warm, but not too warm. The air lacks humidity, so the warmth feels pleasant and not oppressive. The Big Sky State lives up to its nickname, with many days of beautiful blue skies. These elements, along with the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, make the Montana service […]
On Tuesday, January 31st, the United Nations held their annual 2023 Partnership Forum of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at UN Headquarters in New York City. This forum brings together member countries and other key stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), financial institutions, scientists, and members of the private sector with the goal of mobilizing […]
Global Volunteers’ first team of volunteers to Puerto Rico served in Aguadilla at the end of January 2023. Situated on the western coast of the island, Aguadilla is among the most beautiful communities in all of Puerto Rico. Eight volunteers and two Global Volunteers staff reported a meaningful week of service, conducted against a beautiful […]
In this interview Tenley Zinkey, a Former Fendi Executive, explains what motivated her to become a Volunteer Team Leader, and shares her experience and lessons from leading her first team in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. By Mindy Lull When Tenley Zinke returned from her first service program on the Blackfeet Reservation in 2019, she […]
Crystal blue bays and soft sandy beaches. Breathtaking views with a carefree “beat.” Island volunteer vacations provide an opportunity to escape the cold weather while helping to change the arc of a child’s life. Global Volunteers’ service programs offer couples, families, groups, and individuals the opportunity to combine altruism with exotic adventure. Choose a program that meets […]