Relationships require a little bit of magic to thrive. It’s why couples are always looking for new things to experience, like fun dates or vacations. Volunteering is another way to strengthen your bond — especially if you spend time away from home. These are the most important things to consider when learning how to volunteer […]
If you’re thinking about taking a vacation, you might want to reconsider the way you travel. Tourism contributes significantly to pollution and climate change. It’s responsible for 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and food, transport and shopping are significant contributors. Meanwhile, the industry is growing at such a rapid rate that decarbonizing tourism technology […]
Children living in some areas of the world don’t have access to education. Over 250 million children and adolescents are out of school worldwide. Countries are trying to provide universal education to all kids, but unfortunately, some barriers prevent them from doing so. In developed countries, populations view education as a fundamental human right. Still, […]
Spending your time helping others is a great way to build relationships, increase your skill set, benefit your mental health and give back. Volunteers worldwide have put forth their time and effort to help communities in need, whether they travel somewhere else or stay in their hometowns. There are many volunteer opportunities you can take […]
Peru and many Latin American countries are open for travel. Our social media coordinator, Mercedes, returned to Cusco, Peru at the end of September 2021, and shares her experience to help you get ready for your travels in a pandemic aware world! Preparing for the trip “I recently returned to Peru after spending 8 months […]
Is it the right time to volunteer abroad? Some travel restrictions are lifted now that COVID-19 vaccinations are out and the number of cases has dropped. If you’ve been a traveler or have a passion for traveling, then the travel bug is probably gnawing at you! This past year, it’s been nearly impossible to go […]
Darron has gone above and beyond with international service. Globalteer’s Cambodia alum Darron is living proof that service doesn’t have to stop after placement. Darron has put great effort into fundraising for Cambodia’s Helping Hands School: Since finishing his initial exchange in 2018, Darron has continued his efforts to help and raised over $7,000 for the project by himself. To put the […]
Why should Sun Bear Conservation be at the front of our minds? The world is currently home to eight species of bears, that live across five of its seven continents. They can climb trees and swim & have a better sense of smell than dogs. And half of all its species are threatened with extinction. […]
Which Globalteer project is right for you? Choosing a volunteer project that suits you best can be a difficult task. Especially when there are so many worthwhile opportunities on offer! We hope this flowchart can help you choose a volunteer project by narrowing down the Globalteer opportunities to the ones which best fit your interests. […]
A brief explanation of cultural exchange. You may have read the words “cultural exchange” a few times on our mission and vision pages, but what does that even mean? As more people choose to go abroad and borders break beneath us, understanding what a cultural exchange experience is and how it impacts the mission of a nonprofit is paramount. Put simply, cultural […]