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05/2012Nepal: New Himalayan Conservation Project
In the Annapurna Mountain range, we work with a national nature and conservation organization to help preserve and enhance biodiversity in the area. Volunteers research threatened and endangered species, work on natural resource management, assist with alternative energy initiatives and help maintain nurseries.
04/2012Ghana: New Public Health Placement
Interns in Kumasi, central Ghana focus on community outreaches in orphanages, schools, churches, villages, and community centers. Alongside a local healthcare professional, interns help with general health testing, minor wound and skin treatments, educational presentations on personal hygiene, first aid and more.
04/2012In Need of Experienced Volunteers – Projects Abroad Pro.
Projects Abroad Pro is the skilled and qualified arm of Projects Abroad. We are in need of volunteers with a degree or significant experience in the areas of social work, medicine, education, human rights and more.
03/2012Tanzania: Microfinance Project
Volunteers work with a local charity on a microfinance program in Arusha, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses gain access to financing to improve their business model. Volunteers gain insight into developing small businesses in a foreign country and how micro-credit can help disadvantaged communities.
02/2012Projects Abroad Celebrates 20 Years
Founded in 1992 with a few volunteers traveling to Eastern Europe to teach English, Projects Abroad is now one of the largest volunteer and intern abroad organizations in the world. Over 40,000 students, graduates, professionals, and families from 40 different countries have joined Projects Abroad's programs to date.
01/2012Peru: Conservation Project Celebrates 10th Anniversary
At Taricaya Research Center, we have received 1324 dedicated volunteers over the past ten years. Amongst other accomplishments, we've classified 443 species of birds in the 476 hectares and released over 6000 young turtles back into the wild.
01/2012Alumni: Looking forward to the New Year with Projects
Newest Destination: Kenya. Projects Abroad is constantly growing and evolving. We are excited to announce our newest destination, Kenya. Volunteers can now join us in Nakuru, Kenya on one of our Teaching, Care or Medicine projects. Kenya is a fascinating mix of traditional tribal culture and modern sensibilities.
11/2011After much demand, we have determined which placements are best suited for shorter term 1 week placements. You now have more options! We know it can be hard to get away for longer than one week, so now it's a bit easier to give back during your time off at any time of year.Check out which programs are now available for 1 Week
10/2011Our first volunteers in Ecuador!
Our first volunteers in Ecuador are currently pioneering the projects there! Volunteers from the US, Australia, Belgium, Austria and Denmark are helping out with Teaching, Care, and Conservation placements!
09/2011Are you thinking of taking a semester off from school?
As students go back to school this September, many volunteers are starting their volunteer placements overseas! Many of our student volunteers take time off from college to gain an international perspective before returning home to continue their studies.
08/2011An Exciting Summer with Projects Abroad!
Our volunteers are preparing for their Global Gap year program, beginning this October! It is designed for students taking a gap year between high school and university. The Global Gap spans 27 weeks, 5 different countries, and has 12 different service opportunities.
07/2011High School International Volunteer Opportunities Still Available This Summer!
Summer plans still up in the air? Things fall through? Why not take part on an international volunteer project or internship this summer? It is still possible to volunteer on close to all of our twenty five 2 week Summer Specials for High School students this summer. Projects Abroad's 2 Week Summer Specials are group trips for students aged 16-19 who are looking to get valuable international experience in a short period of time.
06/2011Broaden your Horizons with Projects Abroad!
Jack Hanna from "Into the Wild" recently visited Projects Abroad's Taricaya Animal Rescue Center in Peru! The entire episode takes place on the reserve, and Jack was very impressed with the work that the volunteers do there. Volunteers get involved in biodiversity studies, wildlife observations, release programs, pilot farming, community outreach presentations, and much more!
05/2011There Are Still Spots Available to Volunteer Abroad this Summer!
At Projects Abroad, our programs do not have set start dates, so volunteers can join projects such as Building, Teaching, or Conservation starting on any day of the year! We are happy to keep our projects running year round, and we welcome volunteers whenever they have the time to go abroad and give back. We still have spaces available for our projects going on this summer, and we recommend applying in the next few weeks to secure a spot. Contact us if you have any questions about taking part in our projects this summer!
05/2011Alumni Newsletter Projects Abroad US - April 2011
Indonesia – Explore the unique history and culture of our newest destination country, Indonesia! Our volunteers in Indonesia are based in the Javanese city of Yogyakarta. Indonesia is an area of stark contrasts between the rich and the poor. Our Teaching and Care volunteers provide friendship, support and education to children and students that are truly in need of it. In addition to this volunteers can climb volcanoes, trek through rainforests, and visit hot springs in their free time. Can you picture yourself in Indonesia?
04/2011Projects Abroad Community Celebrates National Volunteer Week April 10 - 16
During the week of April 10 - 16, volunteers took part in National Volunteer Week. Volunteer Week was established in 1974 to celebrate ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary goals through service. Projects Abroad participants went the extra mile by devoting an additional day of service to their host country.
03/2011At Projects Abroad, Spring is in the air! - March 2011
We have a new online Projects Abroad clothing shop, where volunteers and supporters can order their Projects Abroad hoodies and T-shirts! We have many colors, including green, maroon, blue, black and red, and T-shirts and hoodies come in sizes S to XXL. If you're a former Projects Abroad volunteer or planning to do a project, check out our store and order your hoodie or T-shirt today!
02/2011Projects Abroad's Newest Destinations! - February 2011
Projects Abroad is proud to announce that we are starting up new projects in Indonesia and Ecuador! Indonesia will have Teaching and Care projects, and Ecuador will host a new environmental conservation project. In Indonesia, our office is based in the Javanese city of Yogyakarta, the cultural capital of Java. Volunteers in Yogyakarta will be working in care centers and orphanages, or teaching English in primary and secondary schools. In Ecuador, volunteers will help spearhead a new conservation project aimed at preserving Ecuador's rainforests.
01/2011Newsletter Projects Abroad US - January 2011
We have two exciting new projects this year! The Eco-Project in Bolivia is great for anyone interested in environmental education. You will work with a Bolivian environmental organization and learn about local production and management. Sustainable agriculture is very important to the community, so you’ll help raise awareness of relevant environmental issues.
01/2011Alumni Newsletter Projects Abroad US - January 2011
Welcome to Chengdu, our newest project destination! Volunteers headed to China with Projects Abroad may be placed in this unique and beautiful city. Chengdu is a spacious city that manages to be both modern and traditionally Chinese at the same time. It is a place where big international businesses share streets with tea houses and spicy hotpot restaurants.
12/2010Newsletter Projects Abroad US - December 2010
Volunteer over your Spring Break! We have four great Alternative Spring Break trips in Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico and Morocco starting in February and March. These one-week trips are excellent opportunities to join a group of college students building houses, helping at a day care center, conserving sea turtles or exploring Moroccan culture. Sign up by January 14 individually or with friends to guarantee your spot!
10/2010Newsletter Projects Abroad US - October 2010
With 2010 coming to a close, it is time to start thinking about plans for this winter and next year. With many projects available for as few as two weeks it is easy to squeeze a volunteer project into your busy schedule. Projects Abroad is perfect for students looking to volunteer, intern, or study abroad this winter break. We also have great opportunities for families to take a volunteer vacation together. Don’t worry if you think it is too late – it’s not!
08/2010Newsletter Projects Abroad US - August 2010
This is the first edition of our Projects Abroad Alumni Newsletter! We are hoping this will help to connect all of our former volunteers. Every few months we will use this letter to notify you about: New Destinations and Projects….remember, Alumni get 10% off!, Employment Opportunities with Projects Abroad, Special opportunities for publications and events, Alumni Opportunities such as putting up posters or attending fairs and open houses, Ways to stay connected with volunteers from around the world.
07/2010Newsletter Projects Abroad US - July 2010
Bem-Vindo, Chào Müng! Projects Abroad is proud to announce two new destinations - Vietnam and Mozambique - taking our total up to 26. Mozambique will be taking volunteers from the late summer to get involved with Marine Mammal Conservation as well as Teaching and Care projects. Vietnam will start up in the fall with Care and Teaching projects.
06/2010Newsletter Projects Abroad US - June 2010
Bem-Vindo, Chào Müng! Projects Abroad is proud to announce two new destinations - Vietnam and Mozambique - taking our total up to 26. Mozambique will be taking volunteers from the late summer to get involved with Marine Mammal Conservation as well as Teaching and Care projects. Vietnam will start up in the fall with Care and Teaching projects.
03/2010Newsletter Projects Abroad US - March 2010
If you are unable to make it to one of our Open Houses in New York or Toronto, Projects Abroad invites you to join us on March 25 for a webinar to learn about our diverse volunteer and intern projects around the developing world. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
02/2010Newsletter Projects Abroad US - February 2010
If you cannot attend an Open House in New York or Toronto join us for a webinar on February 25th at 8:30 PM EST or on March 25th at 8 PM EST. The inaugural webinar in January was a great success and participants found it very helpful. Hosted by US Director Will Harper the webinar will cover an overview of Projects Abroad, profiles of volunteers, safety concerns and information on all our different destinations and projects.
01/2010Newsletter Projects Abroad US - January 2010
We are looking for law students and recent law graduates with an interest in international service. Your students can help us while on break, or even when deferred from starting at a new firm. Working alongside trained lawyers and human rights activists, they will provide legal advice to community organizations and various human rights campaigns around the world.
01/2010Newsletter Projects Abroad US - January 2010
If you are unable to make it to one of our Open Houses in New York or Toronto, Projects Abroad invites you to join us on January 25 for a webinar to learn about our diverse volunteer and intern projects around the developing world.
12/2009Newsletter Projects Abroad US - December 2009
It’s time to say goodbye to everything wonderful about 2009 and welcome in 2010. 2009 has been a memorable year for Projects Abroad – we opened up two new destinations (can we hear it for Fiji and Tanzania!), added several projects around the world, and began a new arm of the organization, Projects Abroad Pro. In other words, it’s been pretty epic.
03/2009Newsletter Projects Abroad US - March 2009
As we quickly approach spring 2009 and bid a much-needed adieu to this long, long winter we hope you’re gearing up for a new season of traveling! For those of you between the ages of 16-19, there is still plenty of room on our two-week high school specials as well as our escorted flights to Ghana, Peru, and India. June 1st marks the official opening of our newest destination, Tanzania, so if you’re ready for an adventure in Eastern Africa, it is just the place!
01/2009Newsletter Projects Abroad US - January 2009
Hello and welcome to beautiful 2009! Although some of us turned the page on 2008 with great joy, I was a little sad to see '08 fly by. In the world of Projects Abroad, we sent a record number of 4,000 volunteers to 22 developing countries (1,500 from North America) and began working in two new destinations. We saw our destinations that opened in 2007 (Ethiopia, Morocco, and Togo) flourish with the support of our volunteers and amazing projects.
11/2008Newsletter Projects Abroad US - November 2008
Welcome to the onset of winter! We hope you all had a fulfilling summer of drinking lemonade, swimming in the sea, and doing meaningful work abroad. Now that the cold is here and school has started, it’s never too late to start thinking about what you might be doing in the sunny days of 2009. Or, as our newest Canadian staff member Allison Kean suggest, escape the freezing temperatures by traveling somewhere warmer (dare I say « Jamaica »).
05/2008Newsletter Projects Abroad US - May 2008
Oh hai, summer is almost here! For those of you in high school or university, it’s time to revel in a few months of freedom from the world of academia. Or if you’re like me, you are loving the beautiful summer weather indoors (and by beautiful summer weather, I mean cold and rainy in New York City). Sleet or shine, here at Projects Abroad we are also celebrating: this summer is proving to be a record year in the number of volunteers going overseas with us.
04/2008Newsletter Projects Abroad US - April 2008
Spring is finally here and we’re preparing for a summer full of great volunteer work. We’ll be sending out a record number of volunteers from all over North America this year, so get ready to hear many accents alongside your project! If you’re still making summer plans, it’s not too late to join a placement in one of our 23 destination countries – just shoot us an email or give us a call if you have any questions. We hope to see you!
02/2008Newsletter Projects Abroad US - February 2008
Hello, hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Projects Abroad e-Newsletter. As we mentioned last time, 2008 has been all about expansion and renovation for us – first we set up volunteer work in three different destinations (Brazil, Jamaica, and Togo for those keeping count), introduced a new website (we’ll talk about that later), and got a new stamp machine in our New York office! .