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Swim with turtle
May 14, 2013
By Dana Goble
Volunteer Opportunities for Sea Turtle Conservancy
Sea turtle conservancy is a challenging and rewarding volunteer opportunity. Volunteering with sea turtles is a once in a lifetime experience. Whether you're already familiar with the endangerment issues, or are just looking to spend some time volunteering outdoors, you've come to the right place. The sad truth of the matter is that many species of sea turtles throughout the world are becoming...
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Get cultured at the Mexico City Place of Fine Arts.
March 12, 2013
By Ashley Day
The Best Spanish Speaking Volunteer Opportunities Abroad
The beaches of Central America will call your name. Traveling abroad is an adventurous and promising opportunity to enhance language learning with the bonus of new experiences, friends, and perspectives. Dedicating that trip to volunteering not only makes the travel fulfilling and supports your destination, but also provides even more opportunities to interact in Spanish. For Spanish speakers...
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All three generations of our host family took us to the airport to say goodbye
May 22, 2012
By Katie Boyer
My Homestay Experiences
All three generations of our host family took us to the airport to say goodbye As the Volunteer Director here at Go Overseas, I spend a lot of time reading, writing, and learning about volunteering abroad. Our recent article about the Pros and Cons of a Home Stay Abroad got me thinking about my own homestay experiences and the impact it had on my whole trips. Just to be clear, I am "pro-homestay...
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Top 10 Wildlife Conservation Projects Around the Globe
March 6, 2012
By Katie Boyer
Top 10 Wildlife Conservation Projects Around the Globe
Have a passion for travel and a soft spot for animals? Wildlife volunteering can take you to the farthest and lesser-traveled reaches of the world while at the same time giving you the opportunity to get to know our friends in the animal kingdom. Increasing deforestation, commercial development, tourism, global pollution, and poaching constantly threaten the future of our planet's wildlife. Here...
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Baile de la Flor de Piña, Templo del Carmen Alto, 2011. Photo by S. Sheppard
February 6, 2012
By Shannon Sheppard
Unexpected Retirement Leads to Volunteering in Mexico
How did an unexpected early retirement lead me to Oaxaca, Mexico? The privately-funded library near San Francisco, CA, where I'd been the director for almost 13 years, lost its funding and closed in spring 2009. Full-time jobs for librarian/archivists in the San Francisco Bay Area were almost non-existent. Faced with the choice of working multiple part-time and substitute jobs to barely keep my...
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Religious Holidays Around the World
December 21, 2011
By Shabnam McFarland
10 Religious Holidays Around the World
Integral to understanding any culture's roots and motivations is at least a basic understanding of their major religious traditions. The most visual display of any culture's religious practices can be seen on the major religious holidays and the festivals, ceremonies, and public celebrations that accompany them. This photo essay gives you a glimpse of major religious holidays you can experience...
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García with a young tree planted at Colegio de Bachillero.
December 1, 2011
By Katie Boyer
Volunteering With Mundo Ceiba: Reforestation and Bicycling
I recently finished an internship abroad with ProWorld in Oaxaca, Mexico. In Oaxaca, I combined my love of riding bikes with my interest in volunteering, sustainability, and social change by working with an organization called Mundo Ceiba A.C. ("Mundo" means "world" in Spanish, "Ceiba" is a type of tree and A.C. stands for "asociacion civil" or "civil association" in English.) Mundo Ceiba's...
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Volunteering in Mexico may surprise you
October 27, 2011
By Katie Boyer
Misconceptions About Volunteering in Mexico
Santo Domingo Church, Oaxaca What do you think about when you think of volunteering in Mexico? You may be surprised to find that many Mexican stereotypes and mainstream representations are far from reality. Mexico is a developing country with lots of interesting and impactful volunteer opportunities. Here is a list of the most common misconceptions and why they are false: Misconception #1 -...
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Top 10 Travel Activities for Thrill-Seekers
October 25, 2011
By Andrew Dunkle
Top 10 Travel Activities for Gap Year Thrill-Seekers
Does the thought of lying on a beach with nothing but a book just make you want to gag? Are you looking for the ultimate travel experience? Then you've found the right page! I've put together a photo gallery of some of the most incredible, thrill-seeking adventures I could find. These activities aren't for the faint of heart. You'll be zip-lining, diving, climbing, and leaping your way around the...
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Volunteering on Your Next Trip to Mexico
July 13, 2011
By Susie Albin-Najera
Volunteering on Your Next Trip to Mexico
Volunteering on Your Next Trip to Mexico You have one week off, maybe two if you're lucky (and maybe a month if you're European). You would like to vacation in Mexico because of its proximity, price and paradise-factor. However, in lieu of focusing on which destination in Mexico has the best beach, why not consider taking a volunteer vacation in Mexico? This might sound crazy to some. Why would...
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Travel With a Purpose - Mexico!
September 30, 2010
By Andrew Dunkle
Travel With a Purpose - Mexico!
Travel With a Purpose - Mexico! The United Mexican States, or simply Mexico as it is better known, has a population of 111 million people and covers over 2 million square kilometers. Mexico is a country rich in tradition and history that straddles both temperate and tropical zones. From ancient Aztec pyramids in Teotihuacan, to the Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico has been home to...
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10 Most Popular Study Abroad Destinations
August 30, 2010
By Andrew Dunkle
10 Most Popular Study Abroad Destinations
Italy is a popular country in which to study abroad What you need to know: Most popular countries in which to study abroad Accurate data as of 2008/2009 But just because it's popular, doesn't mean you should study there! Deciding where to study abroad is either an easy decision or a hard one. Some students have a very clear vision of where they want to go and what they want to study, while...
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