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7 Ways to Choose an Ethical Volunteer Programme

Blog, Volunteering FAQ, Volunteers / June 9, 2024

Today, there are an overwhelming number of volunteer organisations offering short-term volunteer opportunities. These programmes are attractive to travellers who want to combine service work with adventure travel and eco-tourism experiences. With so many volunteer projects out there, all offering a multitude of opportunities, how do you choose an ethical volunteer program? Whilst there are […]

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10 travel hacks for women travelling solo in Africa

Blog, Mature volunteers, Volunteering FAQ, Volunteers / August 28, 2023

Travel tips and hacks that we’ve picked up from travelling, working and volunteering in more than 50 countries. Some obvious, some genius!

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Volunteering abroad for the over 50s

Blog, Mature volunteers, Volunteering FAQ, Volunteers / May 11, 2023

Am I too old to volunteer? Read our guide to volunteering for the over 50s.

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Travel #ForNature after Covid-19

Blog, Conservation news, Family volunteering, Volunteering FAQ, Volunteers, Wildlife Conservation / June 15, 2020

We take a look at what we can do individually to make sure we align our travel goals with a conscious effort to do right by the planet. How to support biodiversity and travel responsibly.

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3 ways to travel responsibly after Covid-19

Blog, Conservation news, Family volunteering, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Victoria falls, Volunteering FAQ, Wildlife Conservation, Zimbabwe / May 18, 2020

How can we all travel more responsibly and sustainably when borders reopen? We take a look at what Covid-19 has taught us about the impact of our increasingly globe-trotting lifestyles, and what we can do in the future.

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Help support our projects from afar

Blog, Community volunteering, Conservation news, Family volunteering, Mature volunteers, Volunteering FAQ, Volunteers, Wildlife Conservation / April 17, 2020

Our partners in Africa, their wildlife and communities, have never needed your support as much as they do now.

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Five reasons to volunteer with your family in Africa!

Blog, Family volunteering, Mature volunteers, Namibia, South Africa, Victoria falls, Volunteering FAQ, Volunteers, Zimbabwe / March 11, 2020

Our top reasons why you should definitely think about volunteering with your family this year.

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5 reasons to be a solo volunteer!

Mature volunteers, Volunteering FAQ, Volunteers / January 22, 2020

For solo travellers, volunteering is an organised, safe and exciting way to experience Africa, have a life-changing experience, and meet new people.

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Volunteering for seniors – why you should take the plunge, by Jim & Steve

Mature volunteers, South Africa, Volunteering FAQ, Volunteers, Wildlife Conservation, Zimbabwe / November 13, 2019

American volunteers, Jim and Steve, both first time Africa travellers in their early 70s, wrote to us about their ‘bucket list’ volunteering trip to Africa and how it turned into the trip of a lifetime.

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Volunteering myths busted: volunteering in communities does more harm than good

Blog, Community Development, Community volunteering, Family volunteering, Mature volunteers, Volunteering FAQ, Volunteers / June 16, 2019

Done right, community programmes are a great way for volunteers to experience a foreign culture, engage with local communities, and develop empathy for people from diverse backgrounds. However, there are a number of ethical factors to consider.

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