Volunteer Abroad: Articles, Programs, Blogs, Travel Resources

Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. No matter where you were at that time last year, you probably saw some of the images coming out of the nation that day, as over 500,000 Haitians were either killed or injured and 1,000,000 people became homeless. 
There seemed to be a flood of bad news for everyone at Verge on Monday. 
More than a whole third of UK gap-year travellers need to be financially bailed out by their parents. 
Volunteers, doctors, midwives and traditional Bolivian practitioners work together to save lives in rural Bolivia.
Volunteering abroad can be extremely rewarding—but how can you be sure you're really helping?
A brief volunteer stint parallels all the challenges and joys of development work.
From language schools to environmental projects - find an excuse to stay a while.
Canadian volunteers bring solar-powered study lamps to their fellow students deep in the jungles of Costa Rica.
On January 12, 2010, a powerful earthquake left Haiti in ruins. Around the world, relief teams sprang into action. 
Although Thailand is known for backpacking and budget beach getaways, there are many opportunities to stay longer and get involved.
Five years ago, the tsunami took thousands of lives and changed Thailand forever. Finally, the tide is beginning to turn.
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