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Misión México - volunteering in Tapachula
Thursday, 29 March 2012In November 2000, Alan and Pamela Skuse left their home on the Sunshine Coast of Australia, to volunteer at an orphanage in Tapachula, southern Mexico, for 12 months. The orphanage closed down after six months however, leaving the Skuses with a life changing decision: to return to Australia, or take on the overwhelming challenge of caring for the seven children full time.
Leaving the children to return to the streets and lives of poverty and abuse was not an option so, despite the lack of resources and support, the couple decided to take on the huge responsibility of establishing their own refuge, ’Albergue, Misión México, Dando Amor, Vida y Esperanza’ (Mission Mexico Refuge, Giving Love, Life and Hope).Published in Volunteering Abroad -
Katharine volunteered in Lisieux and Buenos Aires and now works for an NGO
Thursday, 08 March 2012Katharine did a BA in Modern Languages at The University of Sheffield and spent her year abroad on voluntary work placements in Lisieux, France, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. She graduated in 2010 and is now working for an NGO back in Buenos Aires.Published in Worked Abroad -
Everything you need to know for your year abroad in Spain
Friday, 20 January 2012If you’re planning on moving to Spain for your year or semester abroad, you will be thinking of accommodation, bureaucracy, bank accounts and much more. It might be wise to read our Culture Shock section for more tips about Spanish working hours, politeness and more before you set sail to the Iberian Peninsula. Read on to find out what you should do when you arrive, how to sort out lodgings and what to look out for regarding money issues and more...
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Volunteer Experience Africa
Monday, 21 November 2011Hannah Cameron, 21, studied Pharmacology at Leeds University and decided to set up Volunteer Experience Africa after doing volunteer work in Ghana and Kenya. She says, "it was a wonderful experience for me and I wanted to give other people the chance to sample the same. I first volunteered in Ghana when I was in sixth form, where I spent time in a local hospital gaining invaluable work experience (as I was applying to study medicine at university). While I was there I made friends with many of the locals and hospital staff and have returned on two subsequent occasions."
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The Official pre-Year Abroad Guide
Thursday, 21 July 2011ThirdYearAbroad.com is a mine of invaluable information and top tips. To help you stay on track, we've decided to extract the best of the best to create a master list of things you need to do/buy/prepare for/be aware of before your year abroad.Published in Planning and preparation
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Volunteering in Kerala, India
Thursday, 08 March 2012When? September 2011- December 2011
What? VESL
Where? Kerala, India
In my final year at university I couldn't decide exactly what I wanted to do, I spent my third year of university studying in Canada and really wanted to travel again! But I wanted to do something worthwhile while I was doing it. Through a travel fair at Edinburgh University I found out about a charity called VESL who offer teaching placements in India, Sri Lanka and Thailand. They are a small NGO based in the UK that offers teaching experiences that last between four and twelve weeks, you do not have to have any formal qualification to volunteer with VESL, which was a bonus for me as I am a Geography graduate!Published in Volunteering Abroad -
Down under: Study or work abroad in Australia
Tuesday, 24 January 2012Flying halfway across the world to beaches, the outback and koalas is a dream for many. The best time to make the most of Down Undah is before you set off for uni or even during your year abroad, as you’ll get the chance to see something totally new and fresh, work or study, without having to worry about language requirements - i.e. an opportunity open to all! From what costs are involved, where you could go, where to study or work, as well as getting your head round paperwork, it’s all in here!
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Volunteering in Provence: APARE
Saturday, 14 January 2012Hilary volunteered with APARE, a European youth organisation based in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in the heart of the Mediterranean, in her summer holidays. Here she explains what's involved and the benefits of volunteering in the south of France on your year abroad.
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How to make the most of your study abroad experience
Thursday, 03 November 2011I was very excited to be invited by King's College London's Study Abroad Office (@breakfastabroad) to speak to their students about making the most of their time abroad, including the summer holidays before and after. We talked about foreign internships, part-time work, blogging, keeping a vocab book, joining in with local events, taking up courses and classes... in fact, here are my presentation slides so you don't miss out:
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Volunteering in Normandy
Wednesday, 29 June 2011Issie Hutchinson worked for the Epona Trust, an equine charity, on her year abroad. She spent her time in Normandy, France. Here's her account...
What: Volunteering for a horse charity
When: January to June 2011
Where: The Epona TrustPublished in Volunteering Abroad
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