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Posted on Friday, January 20, 2012 by Andrew Dunkle
Interview with Jane Stanfield, International Volunteer Extraordinaire Hi everyone! Today I'm happy to bring you an interview a longtime in the making. Back in October I connected with jane Stanfield, a well-known name in the volunteer industry, after she left a review of her volunteer experiences. I really liked her story and how she has incorporated volunteering abroad into her life. We agreed to do an interview to share her valuable insights and experiences with the Go Overseas community, and hopefully inspire more travelers to volunteer abroad along the way. It didn't happen all at once,...
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Posted on Friday, June 24, 2011 by Andrew Dunkle
Inspiring Travelers: Go Profiles Monica Wong Hello and welcome to another inspiring interview on GO! Overseas! In case you're new here, from time to time we like to profile some of the amazing travelers we meet, and learn about what inspires them to go overseas. This week we're excited to feature Monica Wong, an avid traveler who has also studied and volunteered abroad. Monica shares all of her experiences on the popular travel blog, A Pair of Panties and Boxers (more about the name later). We hope you enjoy the interview and please feel free to ask further questions in the comments below!...
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Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 by Andrew Dunkle
Interview with Katie Olson from International Volunteer Card Hello and welcome to another inspiring interview on Go Overseas. This week we're excited to interview Katie Olson from International Volunteer Card. Katie, and the rest of the awesome team at IVC, work hard to make volunteer travel easier, safer, and more affordable. The services they offer include travel insurance tailored specifically for international volunteers, unique discounts to stores such as Target, Barnes...
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Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2011 by Andrew Dunkle
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Charlotte Beauvoisin, a volunteer in Uganda who is working hard to save the local elephant population. Charlotte is the Marketing Development Manager for the Uganda Conservation Foundation (UCF) and is currently training a local team to continue her work after she leaves. We hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to share further comments or questions below! Be sure to also visit our Volunteer in Uganda page! GO!: Let’s start with a brief introduction. Who are you, where are you, and what...
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Posted on Monday, March 28, 2011 by Andrew Dunkle
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Brooke Roberts, a study abroad aficionado and mastermind behind the blog Inside Study Abroad. Brooke lives and breathes study abroad and is never shy about extolling the benefits of an overseas education. Be sure to visit her website and connect with Brooke on Facebook and Twitter We hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to share further comments or questions below! GO!: Lets start with a brief introduction. Who are you, where are you, and what are you doing? Brooke: I think most people...
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Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2011 by Andrew Dunkle
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Nola Lee Kelsey, the founder of The Voluntary Traveler network. Nola was born and educated as a zoologist and her passion for helping animals is unyielding. In addition to writing about volunteer projects, interviewing providers and volunteers for her podcast and articles, Nola is also a serial volunteer. Connect with Nola on Facebook and Twitter! We hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to share further comments or questions below! GO!: Let’s start with a brief introduction. Who are you,...
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Posted on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 by Andrew Dunkle
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature John Dwyer, the man behind Over50andOverseas.com. John's site is a great resource for folks over 50 who want to find unique international volunteer opportunities. John started volunteering in 1991 with the Peace Corps and has since served in 14 countries and traveled throughout 50 more. We hope you enjoy the interview and feel free to share further comments or questions below! GO!: Lets start with a brief introduction. Who are you, where are you, and what are you doing? John: I am publisher of...
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Posted on Monday, February 21, 2011 by Andrew Dunkle
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Gemma Pitcher, who is the volunteer coordinator for Fundacion Mariposas Amarillas. Gemma, and the rest of the Amarillas organization, work with poor neighborhood communities in Santa Marta, Colombia. Their goal is to invest time and resources in students to provide them a better future. They regularly bring on international volunteers, but pride themselves on working closely with the local community. Enjoy the interview and share further comments or questions below! GO!: Lets start with a brief...
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Posted on Friday, February 4, 2011 by Andrew Dunkle
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Jessie Voigts, who is the magic behind WanderingEducators.com. Jessie and her family have formed an amazing community of likeminded traveling educators who enjoy coming together to share their wealth of knowledge and experience. If you enjoy traveling and teaching, then this website is definitely for you! Enjoy the interview and share your comments or further questions below. GO!: Lets start with a brief introduction. Who are you, where are you, and what are you doing? Jessie: I’m Jessie Voigts...
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Posted on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 by Andrew Dunkle
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Erin Guttenplan, the Executive Director for Edge of Seven. Erin launched this organization two years ago to generate awareness and volunteer support for girls in developing countries. She believes that girls are the backbone of community development and have the power to lift their villages, and their nations, out of poverty. Please visit her blog for more information about volunteering abroad. Enjoy the interview and share your comments or further questions below! GO!: Let’s start with a brief...
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Posted on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 by Andrew Dunkle
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Celeste Dennis, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Idealist.org. Celeste has been a very active member of the volunteer industry since 2003, and specializes in low-cost opportunities in Latin America. She actively blogs about her experiences at La Vida Idealist, where she (and others) share stories and resources to hopefully inspire others to take up the international service call. Enjoy the interview and share your comments or further questions below! GO!: Lets start with a brief...
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Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 by Andrew Dunkle
Welcome back to GO! Interviews. This week we are proud to feature the talented travel blogger Jeannie Mark of Nomadic Chick. Jeannie is getting ready to embark on an incredible journey that will take her from her home in Canada to numerous destinations in Asia. Along the way she will be snapping photos and sharing her adventures on the world wide web. We were delighted when Jeannie agreed to share her travel philosophies with us, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview! GO!: Hi Jeannie, thanks for joining us today. Shall we start with a brief introduction? Jeannie: The original moniker I...
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Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2010 by Andrew Dunkle
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Daniela Papi, founder of PEPY (Protect the Earth, Protect Yourself). Daniela, and the rest of the PEPY organization, have been working in rural Cambodia since 2005. Their goal is to invest time and resources in people by providing education, training, and stimulating ideas. They regularly bring on international volunteers, but pride themselves on working closely with the local community. You can follow Daniela on her personal blog at Lessons I Learned, and learn more about PEPY at PepyRide.org....
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Posted on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 by Andrew Dunkle
Hello and welcome to another inspiring GO! Overseas interview. This week we are excited to feature Carrie Kellenberger, the Global Director of Recruiting at Reach To Teach. Carrie, and the rest of the team at Reach To Teach, hire teachers for positions in South Korea, China, and Taiwan. A former teacher herself, Carrie genuinely enjoys helping teachers find rewarding teaching jobs in Asia. To learn more about Carrie, and how you can teach English abroad, visit the Reach To teach website at www.ReachToTeachRecruiting.com. Enjoy the interview and share your comments or questions below! GO!: Let...