If you’re looking for a volunteer abroad experience that is fun, educational, and well-rounded look no further than VE Global. Founded in 2006 as Voluntarios de la Esperanza, VE Global (VE) has evolved from three volunteers working in a Santiago orphanage to a network of volunteer stationed in Santiago’s poorest neighborhoods and working with the […]
Archives for 2011
Disaster Relief Jobs Abroad
It is impossible not to feel for the people of Japan as they attempt to recover from the earthquake and tsunami that wreaked havoc on the region. These types of natural disasters often evoke a sense of urgency to help any way that you can, to hop on a plane an offer an extra set […]
The Best Resources for Travel While Working Abroad
Working and volunteering overseas are great ways to explore new countries and cultures. But for many people with jobs overseas, travel must be planned about work schedules and budget constraints. Luckily, there are myriad websites and online resources that can make your travel dreams come true, and at a reasonable price. There are a few […]
Becoming a Nanny Abroad
What do you need to make it as a nanny abroad? Pretty much the same thing that you need to make it as a nanny anywhere: patience, a desire to work with children, and the ability to be flexible and responsible. Nanny abroad jobs are still as popular as they have ever been, even in […]
Focus on Study Abroad: A Stepping Stone to Working Abroad
While at Working Abroad Magazine our focus is primarily on volunteer and work abroad opportunities, one are that we mention over and over again is study abroad – not just because the study abroad experience can be a great way to learn about new cultures as a college student, but also because a quality study […]
Getting Paid to Volunteer Abroad: Is It Possible?
Most people choose to volunteer abroad with an awareness that they will not only be working for free, but that they will have some sort of cost associated with them – be it administrative fees, room and board, airline tickets or all of thee above. But you may have heard of some volunteer programs that […]
What to Pack to Volunteer Abroad
Even though this is by no means a fashion blog, deciding on your wardrobe for either a short-term volunteer abroad program or a longer-term posting overseas can be often be a somewhat difficult task. Here are some helpful tips for how to pack a versatile wardrobe (and some personal items) for your volunteer trip abroad. […]
Work Abroad News Round-Up (Feb. 8, 2011)
We’ve been focusing quite a bit on China around here lately, and we aren’t the only one’s. Michelle Obama recently made a speech encouraging young people to study abroad in general, but specifically to venture abroad to create closer ties with China. What really struck me about what Mrs. Obama had to say is that […]
Organization Spotlight: Global Volunteers
Since China has been in the news lately, and has become an even more popular destination than ever for working and volunteering abroad, today we’ll spotlight a china volunteer organization that has been in the business a long time: Global Volunteers. While not exclusively serving China (they have volunteer and work abroad programs in Australia, […]
In the News: Australia Is Top Destination for Work Abroad
In the News: Australia is top destination for work abroad Australia is seeing an economic boom right now, which is causing many unemployed people in the United States to choose a continent halfway across the world to find work abroad. The Wall Street Journal recently picked up on this trend, noting that the Australia isn’t […]