May 2022 Coronavirus Update for Volunteers. As countries around the globe begin re-opening their borders for international travel, we are more eager than ever to welcome back our volunteers and interns. However, the health and safety of our volunteers and team members are our highest priority. We fully appreciate the complications and concerns that remain […]
Make the Most of Volunteering Abroad with a Digital Detox! A digital detox means giving yourself a complete break from digital devices. This is often done to release stress and mentally refresh. It also allows you to focus on the real world and what is around you. Digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers […]
Why Volunteer Abroad – A Life Changing Experience! You have been wanting to take a holiday and travel the world, but you also want to give back and volunteer, why not combine both and volunteer abroad? “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for […]
Volunteering in the Peruvian Amazon! Preparing for your volunteer adventure can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. Trying to think about what to expect when you arrive, what the work will actually be like. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Rosie, recently went and enjoyed her own volunteer adventure at the Peru Amazon Conservation Project! She shares […]
Volunteering with Bears Ever wonder what a day in the life of a Bear Sanctuary Volunteer looks like? How hard is the work? What do volunteers actually do? Our volunteer coordinator, Lauren, recently visited the Cambodia Bear Sanctuary to enjoy her very own volunteer experience with the bears! Here she shares her experience so you […]
Volunteer Abroad for Free It is a common misconception that all volunteering is free. While at home there are many free volunteering opportunities, this is not always the case when volunteering abroad. Many people become disheartened when discovering that volunteering overseas can come with a fee. However this does not mean that is is not […]
Cycling Challenge Fundraiser! John Connel volunteered at Globalteer’s Helping Hands school in Siem Reap as part of his Cambodia Community Project volunteer placement. In addition to volunteering, John helped to raise awareness and funds for the project in an amazing way; by taking on a 15 day cycling challenge down the length of Vietnam: from […]
Staff and volunteers at Globalteer’s Peru Community project enjoyed a day of socialising and beer tasting at the Sacred Valley Brewery last month to help raise over £200 (US$300) for Picaflor House Community project.The craft brewery is located just an hour from Cusco in the beautiful Sacred Valley, and holds monthly fundraisers for local charities. […]