Volunteer's Blog

Overcoming Home Sickness While Living Abroad

Overcoming Home Sickness While Living Abroad

Moving away to a whole different country is kind of a big deal, especially when you're going alone. It's a…

Getting lost and falling in love with Buenos Aires

Getting lost and falling in love with Buenos Aires

In conjunction with my school, I'm doing an international internship with Voluntario Global. I'm thrilled to be working with them

Milena, Voluntario Global's Volunteer Coordinator

Why should you pay to volunteer?

A volunteer is defined in the Oxford dictionary as follows:"a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise…

A Day of Remembrance: A Volunteer's Perspective

A Day of Remembrance: A Volunteer's Perspective

Ever since joining Voluntario Global, I have been extremely interested in furthering my knowledge of the culture and the history…

Day of the Death Naolinco

Day of the Dead: An old Tradition in Mexico

Day of the death is an old tradition in Mexico. The ancient Mexicans used to invite their dead to dinner…

John was feeling ‘nervously excited’ on the train to his teaching English project.

Our First Day Volunteering!

The first day as a volunteer in a new city can be a daunting but eye-opening experience. I for one…

Day of the death in mexico

Day of the Dead: One of the most colorful celebrations in Mexico

Day of the Dead is an interesting holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico during the chilly days of November…