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Travel differently in 2022.

Our service-based voluntary travel programs continue to focus on sustainable development, community, and diversity.

ABV Volunteers programs offer invaluable support to local communities across the globe. More than ever, the contribution of our volunteers in terms of local time, expertise, and expenditures is critical to helping these communities recover. We understand the lingering uncertainty surrounding travel planning can be unsettling. Contact us to determine where you can travel and what our health and safety procedures are. Learn about current travel restrictions, as well as our flexible change policies. Get involved today, travel responsibly, and act as agents of positive change.

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Going on Mission Trips With A Broader View

Many people around the world wish to go on mission trips, they just don't know quite well how to start or even where to look for them. What they do know is that they have an inner calling for doing something meaningful and good. If you happen to be one of those persons, what you are looking for is to start missionary travel. Essentially, what you do is travel to somewhere in need and work with a community on a specific area for a while.

What would you be doing? There are hundreds of skills you already have that could be applied to help people who need help in the world. And all you have to do to start helping is traveling with A Broader View.

Why Going On Mission Trips?

There are many people who, like you, feel the need to help others. And there are others who wish to take a break from their routine, and do something important with their life.

Sometimes they choose to travel abroad and get in touch with different people in different countries. Some others want to do something even more meaningful like to travel abroad and enjoy a new experience, while helping someone who really needs it.

Going on mission travel puts you in contact with other realities. Sometimes we focus so much in our lives, our problems, and our needs that we don't see what's around us.

Traveling to start mission trips also helps us develop many different skills, help us cope with adversities, offer us career opportunities, and even makes us feel better with our legacy in the world.

Volunteer in Ecuador Quito Review Connie Torres Health Care Program

The people at my project were amazing as were my host family and the fellow volunteers.

Volunteer in Ecuador Quito Review Connie Torres Health Care Program

1- How was the local ABV Coordinator and the support provided in-country?
My local ABV coordinator Laura was AMAZING. She went above and beyond to make sure that we all felt at home. She took us in as one of her own children. I always felt safe and comfortable in the home and I could always go to her with any questions or apprehensions.

2- What was the most surprising thing you experienced?
The most surprising thing I experienced was seeing how healthcare works in Ecuador. I found that funding towards the healthcare system is not prioritized and healthcare is very sectionalized. I was also surprised to find that the weather in Quito goes back and forth.

3- What was most difficult to experience?
The most difficult thing to experience was seeing all the immigrants in Ecuador and how they struggle to receive the healthcare that they need. The economic situation in Ecuador cannot support all the immigrants currently so healthcare is also affected. Many people choose to not seek out healthcare even when they need it because they cannot afford it or because they are not legal citizens of Ecuador.

4- Any tips for future volunteers… (Clothing, travel, personal items, donations)
If it is sunny out GO OUT! It rains spontaneously so you should bring a raincoat. You should also reach out to Laura before getting there so she can communicate with the medical director to see what needs the clinic has at the moment. I wish I had been able to do that so I could bring them more of what they needed at the clinic.

Volunteer in Ecuador Quito Review Connie Torres Health Care Program

5- Other things volunteers should know:
Please be open minded to the culture and try to explore as much as you can. Make the most out of your stay in Quito.

6- Personal Paragraph (ABV Program Testimonial):
I had a great time in Quito. I think Laura does an amazing job at ensuring we all get the best experience possible. I do think we should be able to communicate with our host family beforehand to know the local weather and just to get a better jist of who we are living with. I think ABV should change this so that volunteers are less in the dark. I had the best experience here and I would not change anything. The people at my project were amazing as were my host family and the fellow volunteers. There was always enough food for us and we were always trying different things. Laura also made sure I wouldnt get lost so she came with me a couple of times. She was there for anything I needed.

Volunteer in Ecuador Quito Review Connie Torres Health Care Program

ABV: you get the full summary of the accommodation information, so you contact them before traveling, we also have a description of the weather in our websitte per country and the volunteer guide we provide once you pay the balance gives you the full details, and we always encorage our volunteers to do their own research.

7- What was your favorite memory of this trip?
My favorite memory was making empanadas de viento with Laura and her family and drinking lots of colada morada! The food is so delicious!

8- How was the ABV USA support prior traveling?
I did not need much support but they were readily available.

ABV: we sent 18 emails in total to you.

9 – Are you willing to speak to other potential ABV volunteers?
Yes I am!

A Broader View Mission Trips Programs

If you just got out of high school or college, you probably wish to take some time off to have different life experiences. And if going on a mission travel is one of your wishes, you can help many people through our programs. Independently of your skills, you can join our programs if you truly think you could be helpful there. There are many open areas like medicine, education, social and cultural immersion, environmentalism, welfare, sports, special needs, and more.

Applying for a Mission Travel

To join any of our programs, you first need to review them, choose one, and then contact us. What we need from you is to be highly motivated for this kind of work abroad, to be patient, flexible, respectful toward others, and proactive. If you wish to travel with a group of friends or family, you can do so! A Broader View welcomes groups of 5 people or more to travel together on missionary trips.

We review every application to make sure there are enough vacancies in the chosen program and to help you get as much information as possible about the whole experience.

Contact us now and start making a real change in the world.

We have 245 programs that take place in 4 continents and 25 different countries. Each program is designed to work on specific needs of a particular community or group of people. We work in many different areas, such as medical, social, cultural, educational, human rights, environmentalism, therapy, sports, dance, and even dental help. You are invited to scroll over our programs and find one that you feel identified with.