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A Look at Conservation Volunteering with Frontier
Working within the volunteering industry, I am often overwhelmed by the sheer number of organizations and choices out there for people interested in doing good somewhere in the world. And so, when we...
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Volunteering in a Culturally Sensitive Village in Malaysia
This week’s volunteer story is from Jason; he shares his experience volunteering in Malaysia and navigating the early days on the ground with a new placement. He shared his travel journey in more...
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Finding Peace in Dharamsala, India
I did not go to India for religious reasons. I did not go to do volunteer work. I did not go expecting to find anything other than historic architecture and scenic views to capture with the camera I...
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A Creative, DIY Approach to Volunteering in Nepal
The idea of volunteering in a Buddhist monastery in Nepal came to me as a surprise. I had spent the better part of two years traveling the world, after becoming disenchanted with a career as an...
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Cambodia’s Elephant Valley Project: Roam With the Ellies
Animals and tourism don’t often play well together—at least not responsibly. Even Ringling Bros. Circus is retiring its elephants after nearly 150 years due to public concerns about treatment. People...
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Thoughtful is the New Smart: How to Maximize Your Volunteer Impact
I would like to consider myself a thoughtful person. I like to weigh options, analyze everything and know all possible outcomes before making a choice. It sometimes drives my friends a little crazy …...
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Volunteer Story: Navigating India’s Complicated NGO Landscape
When I decided to move to India and live there, I went simply because the country had always intrigued me. Plus, the idea of moving there excited me. My friends are accustomed to me packing up and...
View ArticleAn Open Letter: How to Find Compassion and Kindness Through Travel
One reason that I love traveling is because of the new perspectives that I gain on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter where I am or what I’m doing—being in a different culture and out of my comfort zone...
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