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Articles about volunteering abroad, travel and news about Projects Abroad
A Projects Abroad volunteer with her host family during her Nomad Project in Mongolia.

By Jen Southern 19th June, 2019

Living with a host family abroad? This is what you need to know!
Staying with a local host family while travelling is all part of the volunteer or internship experience abroad. Here’s everything you need to know.
Projects Abroad volunteers take a group photo during a senior volunteer vacation

By Amelia McKinlay 12th June, 2019

What to do during retirement? Find a new purpose as a senior volunteer abroad
Discover fresh adventures as a volunteer during your retirement. Share your life experience and use your skills to give back to communities abroad.
Illustration of a Conservation volunteer on a survey dive

By Amelia McKinlay 06th June, 2019

Best Marine Conservation Programmes in 2025
Explore our international Marine Conservation volunteer programmes. Help protect our oceans and marine life, including species like sharks and sea turtles.
While volunteering abroad you can enjoy the cultural exchange and learn a new language.

By Isabel Silva 30th May, 2019

Language Requirements as a Volunteer Abroad
Worried about not speaking the native language for your volunteer abroad programme? Find out which language skills you need to join our projects.
Healthcare volunteers take a group photo with students during a medical outreach in Kenya

By Jen Southern 22nd May, 2019

Your Last-Minute Ticket to Adventure: Volunteering Made Easy
Ready to make a difference? Explore the world and find your perfect volunteer project, even at the last minute!
A childcare volunteer in Ecuador supervises children during playtime

By Nadia Moore 16th May, 2019

Can I Volunteer Abroad for Free?
Can you travel and volunteer abroad without paying? Here are four reasons why we ask you to pay.
Childcare volunteer sits with her class in Fiji during her volunteer project abroad

By Isabel Silva 02nd May, 2019

Volunteering abroad? 7 things you can expect!
Unsure of what to expect when you volunteer abroad for the first time? We'll walk you through everything you need to know, so you can prepare for your volunteer trip.
Shark spotted by our Shark Conservation volunteers in Fiji.

By Julie Brondeel 17th April, 2019

Why sharks are important to our ecosystem and how you can help protect them
The most frequently asked questions about sharks, the role sharks play in the ocean, why they’re important and how to contribute to shark conservation overseas.

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