Description:
Why not do something rewarding and unique? Volunteer Abroad with ABV.
More students, families and world trippers are using their holidays to participate in meaningful volunteer projects abroad all while discovering a new culture. Why don't you?
Imagine working at a lively children's home in Ghana, teaching English to kids in Cusco, spending hours on the beaches of Costa Rica participating in the turtle projects, working alongside HIV/Aid activists in Uganda, even working at an orphanage in Nepal,plus so much more.
Our programs offer the best of both: volunteerism and a chance to see a part of the world unfamiliar to you. We provide a safe and unique opportunity to truly experience foreign cultures, become involved with new people, enhance your resume AND have a life-changing experience - All during your holiday vacation.
One week programs starting at $645 include accommodations, meals, airport transfers, and in-country project coordinators for support.
Projects are located in:
Central and South America: Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Costa Rica & Honduras
Asia: the Philippines, Nepal and India
Africa: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, Ghana & Cameroon.
Programs include orphanage, education, healthcare, HIV/Aids, conservation projects, animal care, environmental projects and more.
Highlights:
* Safe, affordable placements throughout the World
* Opportunities for cultural immersion and language study
* Experience unique locations as an insider, not a typical tourist
* Gain a feeling of accomplishment with your service work
* Tax exempt program fees and related travel expenses
* Professional services, on the ground support staff, quality projects
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
- College students
- Entire families
- Retirees
- Gap year travelers
- All participants 17yrs and older are welcome. Children 10yrs and older when accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Language:
English
Cost in US$: 1 week starting at $645, check our website for more information
Cost Includes:
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
Registration fees,
Travel while in host country
and Written materials pre-departure
Before Departure: Detailed orientation guide with travel, safety, health and cultural information about the country you are volunteering, detailed fundraising guide, project details and local contact information to leave for your family.
While In-County: accommodations, meals, airport meet and greet, arrival orientation and project briefing, quality placements, support from our local project coordinator and departure transfer back to the airport.
*some programs include 1st night hotel accommodations
*some programs include a Spanish language refresher course (4hrs)
Salary / Pay: None
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
agriculture,
AIDS,
animal welfare,
building schools,
childcare/children,
community development,
community health,
computer training,
conservation,
culture,
education,
English teaching,
environment,
homelessness,
indigenous issues,
natural resources,
organic farming,
orphans,
reforestation,
repairs,
sea turtle protection,
social services, social work,
street kids,
teaching,
trail building,
volunteering,
wildlife surveying,
women
and youth
Typical Volunteer: A typical Broader View Volunteer is a globally-minded individual seeking a unique travel experience; to explore a new country while taking part in meaningful, rewarding service work. Volunteers are young adults, college students, professionals and retirees interesting in learning about life in a non-western culture.
Age Range: 17 years and older
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Group living
and Home-stays
Participants Travel to Cameroon
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time Is 24-48 hours
Post Services Include:
Exit DebriefingAbroad
Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Alumni Network
Job and Internship Network
A Broader View Volunteers's Mission Statement: A Broader View Volunteers is a registered 501 c (3) tax-exempt charity.
We offer international volunteer projects for the globally-minded individual searching for a unique travel experience.
We arrange short and long term international volunteer programs in developing countries around the World. Our volunteers are placed around the World in Central America, South America, Asia and Africa in 20 countries, 65 locations and 160 programs.
Our motto: Volunteer with us and gain A Broader View of the World!
Year Founded: 2007