With its pristine waters and white sandy beaches, Fiji is an ideal destination for volunteers wanting to soak up some sunshine and 'island life' in a balmy, tropical location. Known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural diversity, and friendly people, it's also a world l
Are you a jack of all trades, but a master of none? Are you passionate about a particular issue, but don’t have any qualifications in the field? Perhaps you’re still figuring out the career you’d like to specialise in. Or maybe you want to volunteer to get out o
I have always been passionate about travelling and marine biology so when I stumbled across the Shark Conservation High School Special Project in Fiji through Projects Abroad, I thought it was perfect. I went straight to work researching the project and it was not long before I w
All it took was a couple of steps on South African land and I was already in love. The air felt clean and fresh, while the sun gently warmed my face. I have visited South Africa during my summer, which turned out to be their winter. I was confused as all the natives were wearing
Why I decided to volunteer in Sri LankaI chose Sri Lanka because there are endless things to see and do, from their array of beaches to wonderful temples and diverse wildlife. I chose Projects Abroad in particular as I felt like they could offer me a lifetime experience while bei
I can’t explain how nervous I was to board the coach to Heathrow and leave my parents behind for the first time, but as soon as I boarded my flight I met another volunteer who was equally as nervous and excited as me, and we kept each other company through the long flights and
Travelling for more than 18 hours to Cusco, Peru from Italy was an adventure all of its own. I was nervous, excited and did not know what to expect. My experience of volunteering in Peru was one that I will never forget and I miss Urubamba every day.Deciding to go to Peru was the
I was introduced to Projects Abroad by my cousin Ashley. Though hearing about her upcoming adventure made me jealous, I had no intention of embarking upon one of my own until she returned to the United States and met me with the words “Julie, you have to go somewhere with P
Arrival to NepalI arrived in Nepal two months after the first earthquake. I had a nice clear view over the Kathmandu Valley as we flew in and I could see many green valleys with rivers winding through, rice fields, corn fields and a golden-roofed temple glistening on top of a hil
My name is Jenny Guo and I spent two weeks of July 2017 doing volunteer work on the Care and Community placement in South Africa. I am 16 years old and both me and my friend, Sharon decided to do this project together in summer as something meaningful and fun.If I was to describe
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