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Overseas Volunteering

April 8, 2015 By Cynthia Holmes

Overseas VolunteeringHave you been thinking about a holiday that includes overseas volunteering? National Volunteer Week is coming April 12 – 18.

Voluntourism has begun to boom as of late.  BenefacTours has been arranging volunteer tours for over 8 years. Over half of our volunteer clients are women travelling on their own, so naturally they want to feel secure and know what to expect upon arrival in a foreign country. I personally visit each volunteer placement site regularly before sending any travellers. You can read about my own 5 month volunteering experience in Uganda in 2004 here.

I caution you to know what you are getting when you sign up to volunteer overseas.  CBC’s Doczone ran a program recently about this subject. Some people have been fooled into thinking they are going on a life-changing experiential tour when they are sadly disappointed. This gives international volunteering a bad rap, and that is sad because you really can make a difference in people’s lives by your contribution. Watch Global TV’s interview with me.

You need to ask questions like:

  • What is the reputation and credentials of the organization that is arranging the volunteer package for me?
  • Does the charity really need me and my skills?
  • What are the goals of the charity that I will be working for?
  • What will an average day look like?
  • Do I get time off and what can I do in my spare time?
  • What sort of accommodations will I have?
  • Will I have to share a room, and if yes, with how many others?
  • What sort of toilet/shower facilities are there?
  • Which meals are included in my fee?
  • Will I be met at the airport and transported to the site?
  • What about health issues, ie vaccinations required and/or anti-malaria protection?
  • Anything that makes you feel hesitant or nervous.

If you wish to look into volunteering overseas, have a look at our volunteer tours, starting at $635 US. Contact us with any questions. BenefacTours is licensed by Consumer Protection BC and we are members of ACTA, The Association of Canadian Travel Agencies.

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