Kara Cohen - ServeYourWorld

Volunteer Guide

Introduction

¬ Using this Site

¬ Volunteering Abroad 101

¬ Relief and Development

Deciding to Volunteer

Finding Opportunities

¬ Things to Consider

¬ Choosing Organizations

¬ Choosing Opportunities

¬ Scams and Complaints

¬ Organizations by Type

¬ Organizations by Region

Preparing to Volunteer

¬ Things to Consider

¬ Getting the Funds

¬ Medical Insurance

¬ Important Documents

¬ Packing Your Bags

¬ Low Cost Airfare

¬ Country Guide

¬ Learning the Language

¬ Equipping Yourself

¬ Pre-Trip Health

¬ Preparing Your Mind

¬ Leaving Home

While Volunteering

¬ Transportation

¬ Money Matters

¬ Customs and Borders

¬ Contacting Home

¬ Gear and Equipment

¬ Health and Hygiene

¬ Safety and Security

¬ Understanding Religions

¬ Cultures and Customs

¬ Speaking the Language

¬ Recording Experiences

¬ Female Volunteers

After Volunteering

Middle East

North America

Oceania

Kara Cohen

Kara Cohen volunteered abroad with Global Volunteers.

Articles by this Author

» Kara Cohen’s College Application Essay

By Kara Cohen | Published 01/30/2006 | Asia , India , Volunteer Abroad Stories |

A story from a young woman who used her recollection of her service in India for the basis of her college entrance essay.

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Guide to Volunteer Vacations and Volunteer Work Abroad