Volunteering abroad continues to grow in popularity among travelers aged 50 and up. Not only does it allow for more immersive travel experiences, but it also provides travelers seeking to explore a new country or culture with an opportunity to make a positive and lasting impact.
Also known as “voluntourism,” global volunteering can be an ideal adventure for those with the time and resources to combine their love of travel with a desire to help others. Senior volunteers are often sought out for the life experience, wisdom, and skills they bring to helping local communities. While many bring skills like teaching, nursing, gardening, or carpentry – opportunities abound for anyone willing to lend a helping hand.
Most voluntourism opportunities are made available through not-for-profit and other organizations that handle all travel arrangements, including booking flights and accommodations as well as local transportation for volunteers. These organized projects offer seniors a convenient and often more cost-effective way to participate. In many cases, travel costs are subsidized through grants and private donations to the sponsoring organizations. And since you’re traveling and volunteering as part of a group, that can help alleviate concerns about traveling alone, especially to more remote locations.
If you’re interested in adding voluntourism to your bucket list, you can learn more about how it works and explore opportunities of interest to you at the websites listed below:
- VolunteerHQ.org
- DiscoverCorps.com
- ProjectsAbroad.org
- TheSparkleFoundation.org
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