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Read more: Short-term Volunteering Abroad: Can You Really Make a Difference?
Here’s how we ensure you’re always building on the work of the past, and preparing for contributions by future volunteers.
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Read more: A day in the life of an Amazon Rainforest Conservation volunteer in Peru
The journey of a Amazon Rainforest Conservation Project volunteer in Peru
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Read more: Medical Volunteering for High School Students
All you need to know about our international medical programmes
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Read more: Best Volunteer Activities in 2026
Give back on the best international volunteer programmes
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Read more: Do I need experience to volunteer abroad?
Everything you need to know about requirements for volunteering overseas with Projects Abroad.
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Read more: Best Volunteer Programmes for Adults over 50 in 2026
The best volunteer projects for older adults
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Read more: Coping With Culture Shock: Symptoms & Solutions
Ready for your first (volunteer) adventure abroad? We can only encourage you to get on the plane as soon as possible. However, be aware that you might experience a culture shock. Wait… what? What is culture shock? “Culture shock” is the term used to describe the confusion, anxiety or uncertainty some travelers experience when they…
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Read more: 6 Reasons to do a Medical Elective Abroad in 2026
Shadow doctors overseas to gain stand-out medical experience
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Read more: Cuddling Cubs – Discover The Darker Side Of Big Cat “Conservation”
A few years ago while on holiday in Cape Town, South Africa I had what I considered the privilege of petting a young cheetah. I remember being led into the enclosure by the handler, slowly crouching down and running my fingers through its spotted coat. It was an exhilarating feeling knowing that I was in…