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Volunteer Guide

¬ 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

Volunteer Stories

Middle East

North America

About ServeYourWorld

Introduction

Founded in 2002, ServeYourWorld has quickly become an authority site with volunteering abroad news, articles, stories, and more. Thousands of former, current, and prospective volunteers visit ServeYourWorld each week. Part web magazine, part travel guide, and part community, ServeYourWorld has information on all aspects of volunteering abroad, from organization reviews to guides on packing.

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