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Thailand <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The top 3 countries volunteers travel to are; The Philippines, India and Thailand, with 1.6 million people volunteering abroad every year. 84% of millennials<\/a> said they would travel abroad to participate in volunteering activities and 39.52% said they would volunteer for their own professional development. So if you are one of those 84% then read on for our tips for volunteering abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Make sure you know how to get there<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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“Getting lost, a good way to find yourself, unless you’re actually lost. Then you’ve got a problem” <\/p>\nA wise man once said<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

As obvious as it may sound, it’s essential you know exactly where in the world you’re going to be travelling to. Most people use websites such as GVI <\/a> and International Volunteer HQ<\/a> when wanting to volunteer abroad. However, you must read the small print! Most volunteering opportunities do not include flights, and few have transfers organised to and from the airport. So always be sure of the best way to go about your journey. Plan ahead and always make contact with your provider in advance, they’ll be able to point you in the right direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Be proactive <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Volunteering programmes. Picture credit: Projects Abroad<\/a>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Engage with the local communities in which you plan to volunteer in, don’t just treat it as a photo opportunity. This can be done by listening and understanding what the local communities want and need. Be aware of your own prejudices and bias and listen; the community knows better than you. As a volunteer, you should consider learning about the political, social, economic and cultural histories of the places you visit. Which in better terms, will help stop you putting your foot in it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Develop relationships <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Building relationships <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When volunteering abroad you want to ensure you develop relationships with the local community and stakeholders. Finding a real interest in someone will gain their trust over the course of your volunteering experience, by letting them know that you’re there to help. By communicating and developing relationships it will allow you to get the ball rolling between yourself and the local community and lubricate the path to what can be a rough road to the end goal. Remember your in someone else’s house, although it may be different from what you’re used to, they will be proud of their home – so always be respectful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Manage your time wisely <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Amazing places <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Time is of the essence, you will be home before you know it. Try to make an action plan of what you want to achieve in your time volunteering – there is nothing worse than leaving a job half-finished. Assert maximum effort in all you do, hard work never goes unnoticed; it could lead to further volunteering in the future. But plan for free time! Get out and see the country you’ve travelled to, enjoy the culture and fully indulge in the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Get something out of it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Take it all in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Your volunteering experience should help develop your skills. These could be employability skills for a future career, or they could be personal skills which you want to develop. But being out of your comfort zone and learning to adapt is a broad skill which can be utilized in many areas of your life. We all have to adapt, volunteering abroad will definitely take you out of your comfort zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maintain your connections once you have finished, take down all the contact details and social media accounts of all the people you have met throughout your experience, they could be the sofa stop you need on a future magical experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TeamKinetic <\/a>respects all areas of volunteering, locally or internationally. At the heart of it all, volunteers sacrifice their free time to help someone else, making the world a better place. By uniting communities and people together, mankind can truly do great things – Some of us just need a chance to show we can. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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