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Ken Budd Interview The Voluntourist Finding peace through others
July 9, 2012
By Nick Wright
Ken Budd Shares His Volunteer Wisdom: Live Better, Live for Others
What will our legacies be? Cheese-It crumbs under the couch cushions and a TIVO filled with reruns of Seinfield? We hope not, but truthfully, most people are so worn down from their jobs that it's easy to sink into a leather chair and scroll aimlessly through the channels. And yet, that question, "How will I be remembered?" always lingers somewhere in the crevices of our brains, a little whisper...
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Steve in Tanzania
June 11, 2012
By Katie Boyer
Volunteer Abroad Resource Profile: Journeys for Good
Go Overseas had the chance to talk with Joanie Wynn, the co-founder of Journeys for Good, a great organization that promotes volunteering abroad by connecting volunteers with resources and inspirational stories. Journeys for Good posts original content through social media on its blog site, You Tube Channel, and Facebook page. They also have a series for public television currently in...
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Interview with Jane Stanfield, International Volunteer Extraordinaire
January 20, 2012
By Andrew Dunkle
Interview with Jane Stanfield, International Volunteer Extraordinaire
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...
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Volunteer teacher Lisa with her students in Tanzania
January 4, 2012
By Katie Boyer
Volunteer Abroad Profile: WorldTeach
Volunteer teacher Lisa with her students in Tanzania WorldTeach, a non-profit and non-governmental organization, was formed in 1986 when a group of Harvard students wanted to help improve education opportunities in developing countries. World Teach offers opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to "serve, learn and teach as volunteers overseas." By working with governments and other...
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CREST: Center for Responsible Travel
December 9, 2011
By Katie Boyer
Volunteer Abroad Profile: The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST)
Volunteering abroad is a great experience, but even the best intentions of an international traveler can result in problems for a local community if they are not responsible for the effects of their actions and contributions. The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) was founded as a nonprofit in 2003 out of a need for unbiased, high-caliber research on tourism. Many other for-profit...
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Build houses abroad
November 10, 2011
By Katie Boyer
Volunteer Abroad Profile: International Volunteer Programs Association
One of the most difficult parts of volunteering abroad is choosing a program from the countless options. Luckily, the International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) has created a distinguished membership association in order to make it easier for potential volunteers to find accredited international volunteer organizations. Teaching English Abroad I spoke with IVPA's Executive Director...
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Inspiring Travelers: Go Profiles Monica Wong
June 24, 2011
By Andrew Dunkle
Inspiring Travelers: GO! Profiles Monica Wong
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...
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Interview with Katie Olson from International Volunteer Card
June 10, 2011
By Andrew Dunkle
Let's Learn More About International Volunteer Card
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...
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Interview with Charlotte Beauvoisin, Volunteer in Uganda
April 21, 2011
By Andrew Dunkle
Interview with Charlotte Beauvoisin, Volunteer in Uganda
Interview with Charlotte Beauvoisin, Volunteer in Uganda 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...
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Interview with Brooke Roberts: Study Abroad Aficionado
March 28, 2011
By Andrew Dunkle
Interview with Brooke Roberts: Study Abroad Aficionado
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...
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Interview with Nola, The Voluntary Traveler
March 17, 2011
By Andrew Dunkle
Interview with Nola, The Voluntary Traveler
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...
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Interview with John Dwyer from Over 50 and Overseas
March 9, 2011
By Andrew Dunkle
Interview with John Dwyer from Over 50 and Overseas
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...
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Interview with Jessica Voigts from Wandering Educators
February 4, 2011
By Andrew Dunkle
Interview with Jessica Voigts from Wandering Educators
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 like-minded 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...
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Interview with Celeste Dennis - Idealist.org
December 8, 2010
By Andrew Dunkle
Interview with Celeste Dennis From Idealist.org
Interview with Celeste Dennis - Idealist.org 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...
ArgentinaInterviewsSouth AmericaVolunteer Abroad
Interview with the Nomadic Chick
November 24, 2010
By Andrew Dunkle
Interview with the Nomadic Chick
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...
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