Before starting your volunteering gig, it is necessary to determine what will be most sustainable, beneficial and ethical. There are some answers that you need to know.
- What is the right age?
The minimum age for a volunteer is 18 years. There are opportunities available right through retirement.
- Where to volunteer?
You should choose a place where you feel a personal connection to. You can read case-studies online and blogs written by volunteers. Some good sources are Lonely Planet, Go Overseas and International Forum for Volunteering in Development.
- What Should Be Duration of Volunteering
Generally, the more you volunteer, the better it is. Short-term volunteering is not good for communities and most experts in volunteering suggest that the minimum duration should be one month.
- How To Find An Organization You Can Trust
Volunteering abroad is offered by different kinds of organizations. An organization can be for profit and not for profit. When choosing a company, you should choose the one that is transparent about its partners and specifies what exactly you will do. You can do your own research on above mentioned sites.
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