In today’s world, a number of people volunteering abroad continuously increasing. There are many reasons for this tendency. Some of them would like to have a unique experience, some want to make a real contribution to the world, some of them are just see volunteering as an affordable way of travel. The reasons for volunteering differs from person to person. It doesn’t matter which initial thought in your mind because at the end of this journey you will recognize that volunteering abroad will bring many benefits to your life and your self-development.
Volunteer programs widen your world. It can open new doors in your life. Have you ever thought about Volunteering in a childcare center or in an orphanage? Volunteering in an orphanage may be a life-changing experience for you. In many countries, there are lots of children who need care and love. Especially in the third world countries, there are many children living in orphanages and they really need to be taken care of.
Do you have an itching to help those in communities around the world? Are you looking to truly make a difference in the lives of those who need your help? By fulfilling these desires, you will be participating in an act of community service. In its most basic form, community service denotes voluntary actions in which an individual selflessly contributes to the wellbeing of those around him.
The first step of finding the most suitable volunteer program and the perfect job for yourself is to get to know yourself. This means trying to understand your interests and the activities that will make you happy. If you find a job you love you won't be working a day in your life. So, try to discover your skills and the works that keep you motivated. To be able to do that ask some questions to yourself.
Since programs are based in some of the least developed countries and in some of the most remote areas in the world, health, safety, and security risks are an unavoidable part of life and of Volunteer service.
In this guide, we’ll show you everything you need to volunteer abroad with ABV. What’s more, we’ll show you how to apply for our programs (either as an individual or with a group), as well as introduce you to nine of our top programs for short-term volunteering.
A Broader View Volunteers (ABV) has partner with Global Travel Academy (GTA) to offer access to online volunteer courses. These training are a very important step to complete pre-departure training and we strongly encourage all ABV volunteers to do them.
If you decided to be a volunteer and go abroad, one of the first questions you have in your mind will be the place you are going to stay. If your volunteering program is just 1 week or so, maybe the place you will stay is not so important but if you are planning to stay more in that country then accommodation in a nice and comfortable place is really crucial for you. Accommodation circumstances will affect your mood, your sleeping, your energy, etc. The place you stay will have an important role in your overall volunteering experience. It can add value to your experience or it can also make you unhappy. As Abroaderview, accommodation is very important for us and we create the best options for you in each country and city.