Volunteer Scams: when good volunteer programs go bad

I am often asked about volunteer scams and whether a given volunteer program is “legit” or not and I can understand the question because volunteers organising a placement are right to be concerned about where they are headed. However the word ‘scam’ which is sometimes used … Continue reading →

TripKits: Making teachers out of travellers…

by Caz Openshaw I’d say I have quite a bit of volunteering experience, having lived in a centre for street children in Malawi for seven months, and then three months in India doing community projects in Tamil Nadu. Yet I … Continue reading →

The Thai of my life!

One afternoon, I decided it was time to wake up from my day dreams and turn them into a reality. Having no previous travel experience whatsoever, I was excited yet petrified! I dropped everything and jetted off half way around … Continue reading →

Learning Service – Tips & Tools for Volunteer Travel

If you are reading this blog, the chances are that you are interested in volunteering in another country. Overseas volunteering is something with a broad appeal, from students taking a gap year, to professionals looking for a career change, to … Continue reading →