What is the Alumni Raffle? We love to read about your time with Projects Abroad, and we know that your stories help others too. As an extra incentive to share your experiences, you will be entered into our monthly raffle to win an extra $130 alumni voucher, each time you le
Travel to the Galapagos Islands with a group your age and do hands-on conservation and community work
Gain practical social work experience in Ghana and work alongside professionals to support children in need
Did you know that volunteering abroad can enhance your employability and much more? In addition to getting an experience that you might not have access to at home, such as interning in a hospital, there are many other benefits including: Building new skills, like a diving
Here at Projects Abroad, we get inquiries about family volunteering more and more often. The increasing popularity of volunteering with your family is easy to understand when you think of the kinds of experiences it opens up for parents and their children. With the chance to teac
Feeling a little bit intimidated by studying abroad? Don’t worry. This guide tackles everything from eligibility and academic credit to the best time to go and where to start. So, whether you’re just starting high school or nearing graduation, keep reading to get the
It can happen in a split second, but it will cause problems big time: what to do when you lose your passport abroad? Last year I had my purse pick-pocketed four weeks into a six month trip around Latin America. I’m usually pretty careful at keeping my currency safe and separate
Live in the Amazon Rainforest and help with vital conservation work
I graduated in December 2016 with my Bachelors of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Instead of starting my Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology immediately, I wanted to take a break and do something worthwhile that could benefit others and help me
It isn’t easy to explain what Microfinance is. The Cambridge Dictionary gives this simple definition: “Microfinance is the activity of providing financial services, such as small loans, to poor people or new businesses that cannot use traditional banking services, usu