Volunteer Abroad for 7-12 Months
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MAXIMO NIVEL
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Impact Gap Year
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International Medical Aid (IMA)
IMA offers an opportunity to enhance your medical and healthcare ...
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We need your help! Join Let’s Go Volunteer in the beautiful commu...
Mente Argentina
Volunteer or intern with an NGO that strives to end poverty and g...
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This program offers a full 8-week "All In" experience combining a...
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IPBio- Biodiversity Research Institute
The Eco-Volunteer Program encompasses a range of activities condu...
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Acquire hands-on experience while working alongside fellow intern...
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Embark on an exciting and educational adventure with the Short-Te...
Volunteer World
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See All 3 ProgramsA Guide to Volunteering Abroad for 7-12 Months
Why volunteer for 7-12 months?
Any time spent volunteering is a worthwhile experience, but the advantage of long term volunteering is that you get to connect on a deeper level with the communities you are helping. Rather than swooping in for a short project, you will become a part of the community’s everyday life. Not only does this allow you to form close relationships, it also allows you to have a local travel experience as you adjust to a brand new daily life.
If you love the idea of waking up like a local on the other side of the world, and getting up to help your new community, then taking the chance to volunteer abroad for 7-12 months is perfect for you. By the end of your experience, you will build strong relationships (with the community and with your fellow volunteers), discover a new perspective (or even a new purpose!), and maybe even open your eyes to new possible career paths.
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