From the category archives:

Volunteer

Building Communities and Friends

October 20, 2009

Volunteering is something i’ve always felt as a rewarding gift you can give someone else and yourself. In Jessica Courtney’s “Volunteers for Peace: Making Travel More Meaningful,” she takes a look at the organizatoin Volunteers for Peace. Volunteers for Peace is a inexpensive travel oppotunity for any adult who wishes to make [...]

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Travel and Save the World While You’re At It

July 9, 2009

If you have the travel bug, why not lend a helping hand while you’re at it? Better yet, why not do it for practically free? I love to volunteer, almost as much as I love traveling. It brings a feeling of good and humility that is truly indescribable. Here is a website that gives a [...]

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A Positive Outlook: Volunteering in Bomang’ombe

June 17, 2009

Nellie Huang tells her heart-warming story about volunteering in Tanzania, getting stuck in the mud, hitchhiking and the people she meets along the way. This is an inspiring article that must not be overlooked. Enjoy the excerpts!
“Our new friend Osle, one of the village committee members, wanted to show us his hometown. In his words, [...]

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Spring break isn’t just for the kids

March 4, 2008

As a student in the middle of a crazy jam packed semester full of papers, tests, and projects… spring break sounds like music to my ears! Many of my fellow students have booked cheap travel to the usual Cancun Mexico, Miami Beach, Florida or some other “hot spot” around the USA. Although my [...]

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