A Broader View Volunteers Corp
Why choose A Broader View Volunteers Corp?
A Broader View Volunteers is your gateway to impactful and enriching volunteer experiences abroad! Since our inception in 2007, we've been dedicated to facilitating meaningful connections between volunteers and communities in need across the globe. As a trusted and highly rated USA non-profit charity organization, we take pride in offering some of the best volunteer programs available. With pro...
A Broader View Volunteers is your gateway to impactful and enriching volunteer experiences abroad! Since our inception in 2007, we've been dedicated to facilitating meaningful connections between volunteers and communities in need across the globe. As a trusted and highly rated USA non-profit charity organization, we take pride in offering some of the best volunteer programs available. With projects spanning 32 countries throughout Central and South America, Asia, and Africa, A Broader View Volunteers provides diverse opportunities for individuals looking to make a difference. Whether you're passionate about language and cultural immersion, medical and nursing internships, animal welfare, energy, or conservation campaigns, we have over 345 projects to choose from. One of the hallmark...
A Broader View Volunteers Corp Reviews
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What amazing journey
October 31, 2022by: Ahmed Abdelhalim - EgyptProgram: Language and Cultural Immersion in Latin AmericaHi , I have met with new ppl are very nice , I tried new places , I did enjoyed so much with food & drinks, at the end I did wish that I could stay more for long time , I will do my best to come back again cuz I miss everything
A beautiful time
November 28, 2018by: Nicole Formenti - United StatesProgram: Guatemala Quetzaltenango Childcare Center Support ProgramI had an amazing time. I was able to experience a new culture from the inside out. I will treasure and carry this with me throughout my life. A great way to travel and interact with people from all over the world. What a gift to be welcomed into their lives and homes. The support at A Broader View made this experience go smoothly and successfully. I could not have wished for anything better.
Tanzania
November 02, 2018by: Anna B - United StatesProgram: Tanzania Arusha Orphanage Assistance, Teaching, HIVAt home, I work as a nurse in a busy emergency room in Boston MA. I am used to seeing and caring for people that are sick and people that may be dying of a chronic illness. It was very challenging for me to be around people suffering and dying from HIV/AIDs and not being able to provide them with the care I am used to. The practice of medicine is very different in Tanzania since there are limited supplies and resources at your disposal. People are required to be much more self-sufficient, even when gravely ill. I had to adjust to the fact that just because it is not what I am used to, does not mean it is wrong. I had to respect cultural norms and learn to do what I could within my means for the ill individuals I encountered. Traveling to Tanzania for volunteering I had no expectations. I had never volunteered in a foreign country and I had never traveled to such a place alone. This was a wonderful experience for me. Not only did I meet some pretty amazing people (local Tanzanias’ and other volunteers) but I also learned a lot about different cultures that will leave a lasting affect on me. Some useful tips for other volunteers are: Packing: Wear layers. Tanzania Arusha is breezy in the mornings but gets very hot in the afternoon. At dusk it gets very buggy, so it is nice to have long sleeves/pants on. Dress respectful according to the culture, cover your shoulders and don’t wear short shorts. You will most likely stand out as a foreigner, you don’t need to draw more attention to yourself with your clothes. Understand you can’t change everything in the limited time you are there. There are things that you are going to see that are really challenging to stand by and watch, like the extreme poverty, hunger and illness of people and animals. You can’t fix it all, you can temporarily help people but you have to be realistic that this is a way of life for some people in Tanzania. Try and learn Swahili before traveling to Tanzania. Many people do speak English, but it is common to run into people that only speak Swahili. So it will help you get around, meet locals and enjoy your time Bring your own first aid kit, medicines, bug spray and sunblock. These are things that will be helpful while your traveling and may be challenging to find while your away. If you would like to donate clothes, food or house hold goods, i would recommend bring a second piece of luggage. Most airlines will allow an extra luggage if you are volunteering. Be careful and cautious traveling alone while in Tanzania. You should not run into any problems if you use caution; however here are some warnings: a lot of people will approach you and try to sell you things, do not follow people that are trying to lure you to stores. Do not agree to a taxi/bota bota ride if you do not agree on a set price and they do not know where you are going. Google Maps does work in Tanzania, i found it very useful in making my way around Dala Dala’s are affordable and easily accessible, just make sure you know the name of the area you are going to. If you have any issues the Dala Dala drivers will guide you to the correct bus if you ask. You will be charged more for things at the market if you are a foreigner. Try to learn the local prices for things.
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Interviews
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Sarah Ehlers
Interviewed in 2014
A Broader View has sent more than 6,500 volunteers to 200 programs in 24 countries since 2007, when Sarah and Oliver Ehlers founded the organization w...

Sarah Ehlers
Interviewed in 2014
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Oliver and I are very passionate about the work we do at A Broader View. A Broader View’s success has been based on lowest possible costs, intensely researched program locations, committed staff, and our desire that our volunteers have a life changing experience.

Lone Ehlers
Interviewed in 2014
Lone Ehlers has been ABV’s Coordinator in La Serena, Chile since 2007. But her connections to ABV extend far beyond a job, as her son Oliver is a co-f...

Lone Ehlers
Interviewed in 2014
What inspired you to travel abroad?
I had for many years’ worked with Danida, a Danish organization in Chile. I spent years working in the poor areas in La Serena and Coquimbo, helping raise money for many poor schools. When Oliver and Sarah explained what they wanted to start in Chile they asked me to get involved. I was happy to use my experience and personal contacts to help the people of La Serena.

Lori Comitale
Interviewed in 2018
Lori Comitale has been with ABV since 2008 as both a volunteer and an employee. She loves to travel and help people and animals, and ABV allows her t...

Lori Comitale
Interviewed in 2018
What inspired you to travel abroad?
What inspired you to start working for A Broader View (ABV)?
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