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The best volunteer holidays for singles
If you’re travelling solo, but don’t necessarily want to be alone, why not consider volunteer holidays for singles? GVI’s volunteer programs are your chance to make an impact, meet new people, and experience adventure all at the same time. Travelling solo can be the...
16 interesting facts about Ghana
Ghana is one of more than 50 countries on the African continent, but there are some interesting facts about Ghana that show why it’s one of Africa’s most well-known countries. Whatever your Ghanaian know-how, these 16 interesting facts about Ghana will help you get...
Top 10 Tips for Jungle Living
There is no doubt about it, living in the jungle is a lifestyle and one that always takes some adjusting. But it is a lifestyle that is rewarding in every way, both by the carefree nature it encourages and the minimalist habits it encompasses. Here at Jalova our staff...
What you’ll learn on the best service-learning programs
What makes an international service learning experience successful? Below we outline five of the most important educational understandings that students should return home with.
Three service trips for high school students and how they can benefit you
If you’re a teen looking for the best way to volunteer abroad, service trips for high school students offer opportunities to travel, volunteer, learn and even prepare for your future. You may already know which career you want to get into after high school, or...
Know your skills: how to explain your experience abroad on a resume
Now that you’ve returned from abroad, how do you express these new abilities on a cover letter or resume? It can be difficult to organize those experiences and skills into an easily understandable format, as you try to explain it to others. However, when you understand these skills and how they can fit within employer’s objectives, and when you can assess yourself and articulate those qualifications to others, you will be much more effective and focused in your job search. Here are the key skills gained from international work, study, or travel, with brief descriptions of each one so you can better explain them in an interview, or on a cover letter or resume (or Linked In profile!).
Quepos, a rain forest life experience
Talking about beautiful experiences Life in Quepos can be a beautiful experience to have. Every morning, the best alarm clock is the Scarlet Macaws flying over the house saying good morning to everyone. If you take the time to see them, they are beautiful and bright...
Nine of the best things to do in Cambodia
It’s quite a task to take in all of Cambodia, so we’ve come up with a list of nine of the best things to do in Cambodia that you could experience while volunteering abroad. From visiting a royal palace to tucking into Cambodian street food at a night market, there’s...
A Fiji food guide: three foods you have to try
Renown for its beaches, Fiji is already a top destination for tourists. But Fiji has more to offer. Check out these Fiji foods and fall in love with this Pacific island cuisine when you volunteer in Fiji. Traditional Fiji food is an expression of culture, having been...
Partner Focus- Himalayan Animal Rescue Trust
The Himalayan Animal Rescue Trust Our great privilege is being able to work alongside and support strong and emerging local organisations. One of those is the Himalayan Animal Rescue Trust (HART). An organisation who promotes and protects the welfare of animals...
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