The Volunteer Platform

Volunteering has never been so easy! Do you want to volunteer abroad, but aren't sure where to start your search? Team Social Work is the Volunteer Platform with hundreds of Social Projects in more than 60 countries. Compare different organisations and projects to find the volunteer opportunity that suits your expectations and your budget.

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Building community networks, a step forward towards sustainability

  Ella, project Manager from Volunteers Peru shares some insights on how to ensure project sustainability by building community networks!  Stay tuned for more from Eva Paterson and Volunteers Peru here!  

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/building-community-networks/

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Call for volunteers - Nepal Friendship Society

Call for volunteers in Nepal Friendship Society! As promised, this is the second part of our interview with Birendra Poudel, President of this organization and one of the community leaders in Chitwan, Nepal. Spread the word and send us your comments on these exiting projects!  

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/call-for-volunteers-nepal-friendship-society/

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Volunteering at Casa Hogar Torre Fuerte, a pure joy!

  "Casa Hogar Torre Fuerte has been a pure joy and interesting learning experience" this is what Sarah Samms has found in the friendly city  of Arequipa, with the support of Volunteers Peru.   Learn more about Sarah's experience and Volunteers Peru here!    

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/casa-hogar-torre-fuerte-pure-joy/

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How to identify unethical volunteer projects

Tom Hornbrook from HOOP Peru shows us the best way to avoid participating in unethical volunteer projects. Join us to improve volunteer practices and stay tuned for more about HOOP Peru here!  

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/unethical-volunteer-projects/

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I left everything behind to live a more meaningful life!

  Team Social Work had the opportunity to interview Neil Christiansen, he left everything behind to start up his social project and a new meaningful life in Panama! Learn  more about how Give and Surf was founded and stay tuned for more interesting stories here!

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/meaningful-life/

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How you can make your project sustainable

  Ella Smyth from Volunteers Peru shares some insights on how to make a social project sustainable. Do you have any further ideas about this topic, spill the beans and help improve the quality of life of people in need!    

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/project-sustainable/

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My experience in Nepal - Simply amazing!

Kristina Steininger is volunteering at Nepal Friendship Society as an English and Science teacher. Here she summarizes how important this experience has been for her own learning and personal development. Stay tuned for more about Nepal Friendship Society here!

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/experience-in-nepal/

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Top 5 Fruits you need to try before you die

  Have you ever thought that there is a world full of aromas and flavors out there that you are missing out? Well, it is never too late! Here are my top 3 tropical fruits you need to taste before you die!  

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/top-5-fruits-you-need-to-try-before-you-die/

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Nepal Friendship Society - One year after joining Team Social Work

We had the opportunity to interview Birendra Poudel, President at Nepal Friendship Society one year after joining Team Social Work. In this opportunity he shares some insights about the outcomes that the organization has achieved during the last year as well as his experience with Team Social Work. Stay tuned for more about Nepal Friendship Society here!

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/nepal-friendship-society-follow-up/

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Local Traditions and Culture in Nepal

  Explore more about the local traditions and culture in Nepal! Kristina Steininger from Nepal Friendship Society shares some insights on her volunteer experience living with a host family in this beautiful country!   Stay tuned for more interesting stories about Nepal Friendship Society  and Kristina Steininger here!

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/local-traditions-and-culture-in-nepal/

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The Nepalese public education system

  Kristina Steininger volunteering at Nepal Friendship Society shares some insights about the Nepalese Public Education System. Have you had a similar teaching experience in a developing country? Your feedback is priceless! Share your teaching strategies with us!  

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/nepalese-public-education-system/

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How to raise funds for a nonprofit organization in a strategic and planned manner

  Are you stuck in the same strategy trying to raise funds for your nonprofit organization? In this blog we’ll have a think about some of the issues surrounding funding and fundraising. We will also give you some tips on how to raise funds for your charitable organization and volunteer programs in a strategic and planned manner.

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/raise-funds-strategically/

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How a volunteer experience can open you the doors to the job of your dreams

Would you accept the challenge to pursue your passion in life and land the the job of your dreams? We all have something that we are passionate about. It might be that you love protecting the environment, helping people, writing or maybe teaching. But are you really doing something to pursue those dreams and dedicate your time to what really makes you happy?

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/the-job-of-your-dreams/

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My first week in Parasnagar school

Are you interested in volunteering in Nepal? Have you thought about teaching English abroad? This blog entry might be interesting to you! Kristina Steininger reporting about her volunteer experience when arriving in Nepal to teach at Parasnager school for several weeks. She experiences very different situations with her classes.

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/first-week-parasnagar-school/

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Raphael Feikus - Concerns about Ebola

Perhaps one of the biggest concerns of traveling abroad is the risk of infections, communicable diseases such as Malaria or outbreaks of water-borne diseases such as cholera or diarrhea.  The current situation in West Africa is also raising concerns about Ebola amongst volunteers. Raphael Feikus from Patriots Ghana shares us his concerns about Ebola, Cholera and other diseases. Have you been confronted with such challenging situations? What did you do?

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/concerns-ebola-ghana/

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Ella Smyth - Why you should volunteer in Peru

Have you considered having an experience abroad, but are still not sure about where to go? Ella Smyth, Project Manager of Volunteers Peru, gives us a glimpse into her experience in South America. Here you will find some good reasons to choose Peru as your next travel destination. Let’s volunteer in Peru!  

Read the full story here--> http://teamsocialwork.com/ella-reasons-to-volunteer-in-peru/