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Interning Abroad with Globalteer

Posted on 5th July 201816th July 2018 CandiceLeave a commentPosted in Internships, Northern Thailand Elephant Sanctuary, Peru, Staff Blog

Gain Valuable Experience Interning Abroad with Globalteer

Whether it is a requirement for your University degree, you are looking to beef up your resume, exploring a career change or are just looking for a change of scenery; interning abroad provides an invaluable experience. In addition to gaining valuable experience, interning abroad exposes you to new cultures and experiences, as well opening you up to a wealth of new opportunities.

Kayla Recently spent 2 months as our Communications and Marketing Intern, based in our Cusco office. Continue reading to find out what it's like interning with Globalteer.

Globalteer’s Sports Project in Siem Reap

Posted on 27th June 20182nd July 2018 Jim ElliottLeave a commentPosted in Cambodia, Cambodia Combination Placements, Cambodia Community Project, Cambodia Sports Project

Just in time for the World Cup: A Gooooooaaaaal for Cambodia!

Countries all over the globe are bursting with Soccer fever at the moment. Each hoping their team has what it takes to win the World Cup. Fans with painted faces, soccer ball shaped hats, team jerseys, and air horns, chant and scream for their home countries with a fervour that is rarely seen during other soccer tournaments. Even if your team isn’t in Russia, you are likely to still be enjoying the festivities.

But are you likely to see such revelry this month in Cambodia?

Group Volunteering | Why is it important? | Globalteer

Posted on 18th June 201823rd June 2018 KaylaLeave a commentPosted in Argentina, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cultural Exchange, Group Volunteering, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Peru, Responsible Volunteering, Service Learning, Thailand

Elephant Sanctuaries versus Elephant Trekking | Globalteer

Posted on 6th June 20188th June 2018 KaylaLeave a commentPosted in Cambodia, Cambodia Elephant Sanctuary, Northern Thailand Elephant Sanctuary, Responsible Volunteering, Thailand, Thailand Elephant Sanctuary

The Bucket List Goal

We grow up seeing pictures of elephants in National Geographic magazines or footage of them on the Nature Channel and think, "How cool it would be to see these amazing animals in person, and up close!" It is the exciting part of a trip, looking up the different activities and experiences you can have in another country. The website seems very legitimate and all the pictures look like the place is safe, and the tourists are enjoying riding the elephants. But is this the real picture?...

Cultural Exchange in Peru

Posted on 5th June 201812th June 2018 KaylaLeave a commentPosted in Cultural Exchange, Group Volunteering, Peru, Peru Community Project, Peru Community Project Reviews, Peru Dog Rescue, Service Learning

Service Learning in Peru

Globalteer was happy to host a group of Chinese students at our projects in Cusco, Peru. The group, who live and study in Canada, participated in volunteering and cultural exchange activities at two of our programmes. The students ranging from 11-17 volunteered at the Peru Dog Shelter and the Community Project. While in Cusco, the students learned some Spanish, tried Peruvian food and made a positive difference at the projects. These young leaders worked hard to make an impact at each project and experience the benefits of group volunteering.

Five Things You Need To Know About Bear Bile Farms and What is Being Done To Stop Them

Posted on 16th May 20188th June 2018 KaylaLeave a commentPosted in Bear Bile Farms, Cambodia, Cambodia Bear Sanctuary, Laos

1. What is a bear bile farm?

Many people around the world do not know anything about Bear Bile Farming. Firstly, bear bile is a yellow liquid that is extracted from the gallbladder while the bear is still living. Bear bile has been used in Asian medicinal practices for centuries and some studies show it can help treat liver maladies. Today it is used to treat everything from a head cold to cancer although there has been no study confirming that the bile actually helps cure these illnesses. The bears that are captured and used for bear bile are the Sun Bears and the Asiatic (or Moon) Bears.

Dog Welfare in Peru – Cusco’s Canine Conundrum

Posted on 1st May 20188th June 2018 Jim ElliottLeave a commentPosted in Peru, Peru Dog Rescue

Happy Earth Day | How To Help Conservation Efforts

Posted on 22nd April 201823rd April 2018 KaylaLeave a commentPosted in Borneo Marine Conservation, Cambodia Elephant Sanctuary, Costa Rica Sea Turtle Conservation, Laos Wildlife Sanctuary, Northern Thailand Elephant Sanctuary, Peru Amazon Rainforest Project, Peru Rainforest Wildlife Sanctuary, Thailand Elephant Sanctuary

Happy Earth Day From Globalteer

We want to take this time to wish everyone a Happy Earth Day. We at Globalteer understand just how important our earth is and how important it is to help conserve it.

We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sudan, the last Northern White Male Rhino. This made us realize even more just how important it is that we all take on the responsibility to protect the animals and our planet. At Globalteer we work with conservation projects that deal with the environment and animals.

Colombia Kids Project Sport’s Day

Posted on 4th April 201830th May 2018 KaylaLeave a commentPosted in Colombia, Colombia Kids project

Sports Activity Day at our Colombia Kids Project!

One of the most important children's programmes is the Colombia Kids Project. Twice a week, representatives from a sports association which belongs to the mayor of Medellin’s office come to the project to assist in preparing various activities for the children. The sports include playing football, games, organising small competitions and taking the children to the local swimming pool. Sports are an important part of a child's development and also a fun distraction for the kids.