Global Volunteers: Romania. Global Volunteers' Romanian hosts enable you to serve children in three different and important work projects.
Intergenerational groups of all ages can be valuable resources in these ways: Free Time in Romania. There is ample time after the work day to enjoy the many educational and cultural attractions in the Barlad area.
Visits to Transylvania at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains to see the cities of Brasov and Sinaia are especially popular on the weekend. Near these cities you can also hike the towering slopes of the Prahova Valley and visit the legendary castle of Count Dracula. On a trip to northern Moldavia (southern Bucovina), you can visit the spectacular "Painted Monasteries. " Locally, you can shop in nearby towns or hike the countryside. Global Volunteers: Italy. As a lauded tourist destination, Italy's "heel of the boot" extends a gentle familiarity to international travelers.
Whitewashed buildings, narrow streets, fresh-air markets and rocky hills jutting into the sky-blue Adriatic Sea cast a spell on all who visit. But what many tourists miss is a meaningful human connection to this enchanting region. This is what you gain as a volunteer in Italy. Teach English to Enthusiastic Students: You'll experience Italy as L'amico preferito" ("favorite friend"). Global Volunteers works in the English language classrooms of the Puglia region where you can lend your heart and gain new friends. "Global Volunteers travel abroad not merely as tourists, but they provide assistance in any way possible. English has become the language of commerce, technology and opportunity worldwide. Free Time in Italy. Italy Free Time Options Ample time is available on evenings and weekends to enjoy the numerous natural and cultural attractions of the Puglia region.
The historic central districts of many towns make for fun walking tours. Along the way, you can visit important churches, flea markets, outdoor cafes, bakeries, and distinctive shops showcasing the work of craftsmen who produce artistic creations using the same techniques as ages ago. For day trips, many volunteers tour the Adriatic coastline or the Peninsula of Salento, including the baroque cities of Lecce, Otranto, and Santa Maria San Leuca.
GVI: Greece. Mavrovouni description. Cross-Cultural Solutions: India. The India experience begins the moment you step off the plane and stays with you long after you depart. The mixture of India's languages, religions, spectacular architecture, and distinctive cuisine will rattle you, and leave you wanting more. India has a buzz about it, a pace and a national character all its own. The complexity that you'll find in India offers you an experience of incomparable historical and cultural depth, and you'll live out this amazing adventure against the backdrop of some of the most incredible landscapes and cityscapes you've ever encountered. New Delhi is a multidimensional metropolis where evidence of a layered history and modern society abound. Be sure to note each and every smell, sound, and sight as you explore all that the city has to offer, because we promise that when you return home, you'll miss them all.
Free Time in New Delhi. Friends For Asia: Thailand. Chiang Mai Tourism and Vacations: 364 Things to Do in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Global Works: China. Language Immersion & Service Adventure Language Immersion and Service Adventure Sessions June 29, 2013 to July 19, 2013 Grades 9-12 Average Group Size: 18 students/ 3 staff This program offers staff escorted group flights departing from and returning to Los Angeles Go “beyond the wall” on this journey through China’s lesser-known regions.
We escape the tourist track in order to delve deeper into Chinese society and learn about the many cultures that contribute to China as we know it today. Itinerary Accommodations Slideshow. Sightseeing and Activities. Visions: Cambodia. The summer program begins in Phnom Penh, where leaders pick up each participant at the airport.
After two days in Phnom Penh, we travel by bus to our home in Battambang. Parents receive a phone call or email once their child is met by VISIONS leaders at the airport. After that, phone calls home are generally limited to once a week. Teen volunteers and their leaders live in a rented home in one of Battambang’s neighborhoods. There are bathrooms, showers, and gender-separate bedrooms for students and leaders. VISIONS has a 1 to 4 or 5 leader to student ratio, one of the best ratios among summer programs. We emphasize an inclusive group dynamic. Details such as a packing list, travel notes, and health forms are provided upon enrollment through login web pages. Securing a space requires applying and being accepted, and paying the $800 tuition deposit. Teen volunteers receive 90 community service hours.
While on this trip: Possible Expansion. Global Volunteers: Peru. Children in all countries of the world are precious.
But those who must overcome great odds hold a special place in our hearts. Volunteer in Peru, and care for vulnerable children of all ages. The rapid migration of families from rural areas surrounding Lima into the city has generated many social problems and left thousands of children homeless or neglected. But, thanks to our host partners, loving and safe "homes" give vulnerable children in Lima a chance for a fulfilling future. Free time while in Peru. Ample time is available after the work day and on the weekend to enjoy the numerous nearby natural and cultural attractions such as Lima's restored colonial center and many museums, markets and cafes.
The Pacific Ocean hugs the entire western edge of the Miraflores district, and one can walk from the hotel for miles along the boardwalk that overlooks the water crashing on the cliffs below. Weekend trips to Paracas, the Ballestas Islands and the Nasca Lines are also popular among volunteers to Peru. Several beaches dot the Pacific Ocean coastline north and south of Lima, and you can enjoy day trips to nature preserves and hiking destinations outside Lima. GeoVisions: Argentina. Program Overview: Benefits Travel for less. The program is designed to provide plenty of time to experience the Argentinean culture.
Do you want to learn Spanish or brush up on your language skills? If available near your placement, GeoVisions will provide assistance in identifying suitable language lessons. Things to do in Cordoba: Check out 42 Cordoba Attractions. International Volunteer: Brazil. Volunteer in Brazil with International Volunteer HQ today. IVHQ’s local staff in Brazil require volunteers NOW! IVHQ Brazil has a wide range of volunteering opportunities projects in Brazil, including Working with Children, Brazil Sports Program, Carnaval Program, Teaching English, Building Homes in Favelas and Community Development. IVHQ has volunteer placements located in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city of Brazil, located on the coast in the South East of the country.
Volunteer in Brazil with IVHQ Video. Things to do in Rio de Janeiro: Check out 342 Rio de Janeiro Attractions. Volunteering Solutions: Honduras. Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the program. It is important for the volunteers to note that work will be determined by volunteers level of training, qualifications, Spanish speaking ability and Age. Activities while volunteering. The Power of Volunteering. Global Volunteers: St. Lucia. Sightseeing in St.Lucia. GVI: Mexico. Things to see and do while volunteering. Merida is the capital and largest city in Yucatan state and the cultural and financial capital of the region.
It’s a modern, cosmopolitan city with museums, art galleries, restaurants, shops and boutiques. Rein Community Service: Hawaii. Project Hawaii is a 25 day summer community service program for high school students.
Our teen participants volunteer Monday – Friday for three consecutive weeks, earning a total of 80 hours of summer community service. They work on the same project for the duration of the program in order to create a more meaningful bond with those they are helping. Enjoy amazing WEEKEND EXCURSIONS . Learn about an authentic Hawaiian community through our CULTURAL IMMERSION program. Weekend Excursions while in Hawaii. Weekend One: Maui Jet to the Valley Isle of Maui, where we will stay at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort on Kaanapali Beach. Enjoy the resort's water playground, with pools, waterfalls, grottoes, a waterslide and rope bridge and a beautiful white sand beach.
Cross Cultural Solutions: Costa Rica. What's offered. ISV Volunteers: Costa Rica. Seeing the country. Multiple Continents. Thinking Beyond Borders: Global. Explore the challenges and solutions to critical global issues in communities around the world. These unparalleled two-semester gap year programs include: Living with host families Fieldwork with local experts Academic study Each program group consists of 18 students and 3 Program Leaders. The map shows the full itinerary.
GVI: Fiji. While in Fiji: Global Volunteers: Cook Islands. Free time activities and sightseeing in Cook Islands. Global Works Travel: Austrailia. Cultural Exchange & Service Adventure Cultural Exchange & Service Adventure Sessions June 25, 2013 to July 20, 2013 Grades 9-12 Average Group Size: 18 students/ 3 leaders.
While on the trip: Global Routes: Kenya/Tanzania. Among the soft prairie grass and acacia trees, expansive herds of wildebeest, lion, elephant and zebra roam free. Blending in with this abundant wildlife and spectacular beauty are over 100 tribal groups and others of Indian, English, Asian and Arab ancestry. The result is a vibrant and complex culture like no other on earth. Kenya’s warm, welcoming and loving people make it an ideal setting in which to discover the simple joys of African life. While Volunteering: Cross Cultural Solutions: Morocco. If you're searching for a destination that speaks to all of your senses, you'll find it as a volunteer in Morocco. The country's ancient medinas, quaint coastal towns, and vibrant spice markets remind you at every turn that you've left the familiar behind.
African Impact: Kenya. Pricing 2013 2 weeks £ 745 $ 1305 € 970 4 weeks £ 1195 $ 2095 € 1555 6 weeks £ 1595 $ 2795 € 2075. While in Kenya: Volunteer Southern Africa: Victoria Falls. Girls defy death at Victoria Falls! Devil's Pool, Livingstone Island, Zambia. While Volunteering: Cross Cultural Solutions: South Africa. Often referred to as the Rainbow Nation, you'll find signs of South Africa's rich cultural and geographical diversity everywhere you look.
You'll find larger-than-life national parks, beautiful landscapes that vary from mountains to deserts to white sandy beaches, and vineyards that rival those of Europe. As a volunteer in South Africa you will witness a true cultural melting pot, with 11 official languages, you'll be sure to pick up some of the basics from a few of them during your stay. While volunteering: