Typical post online that I encounter over and over by someone who wants to #VolunteerAbroad, working with children, wildlife or refugees, &/or a war zone, because, of course, in developing countries, especially conflict zones, skills & previous experience aren't necessary right?
#WhiteSaviorism #RealityCheck
Traveling for Community Service: The Best Way to Explore

One of the best ways to explore the world and meet amazing new people is by volunteering abroad. Here, Jordyn reflects on her volunteerism.

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I first wrote this guide in 2011, and occasionally rerelease it with updates and new info—if you're remotely curious about volunteering abroad, this guide will help you choose a program that's beneficial to you and to your host community. Also includes some general travel tidbits that are just good to know even if you're not doing service work!

https://frayedpassport.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-volunteering-abroad-ethical-volunteer-programs/

#volunteer #volunteerabroad #volunteering #volunteeroverseas #volunteertrip

I volunteered one summer with a sea turtle research center in Costa Rica—and my first encounter with a leatherback left me a little beat up.

https://frayedpassport.com/slapped-by-a-sea-turtle-volunteer-in-costa-rica-adventure/

#seaturtle #volunteer #volunteerabroad #travel #travelstory #costarica

Archaeology Volunteer Vacations: Prehistoric Cave Art, Shipwreck Diving & More

On an archaeology volunteer trip, you can unearth landmarks and excavate treasures. Here are our top picks for the best trips worldwide!

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I volunteered one summer with a sea turtle research center in Costa Rica—and my first encounter with a leatherback left me a little beat up.

https://frayedpassport.com/slapped-by-a-sea-turtle-volunteer-in-costa-rica-adventure/

#seaturtles #leatherback #volunteer #costarica #travel #travelstory #volunteerabroad

Slapped by a Sea Turtle: Volunteering Abroad in Costa Rica

I volunteered one summer with a sea turtle research center in Costa Rica—and my first encounter with a leatherback left me a little beat up.

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A writer travels to Masaya to learn about a volunteer program there—she learns to use a machete, watches a movie during a tornado, and more.

https://frayedpassport.com/butterfly-gardens-and-machetes-a-volunteer-journey-in-nicaragua/

#masaya #nicaragua #volunteerabroad #volunteer #travelstory

Butterfly Gardens and Machetes: A Volunteer Journey in Nicaragua

A writer travels to Masaya to learn about a volunteer program there—she learns to use a machete, watches a movie during a tornado, and more.

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