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This section provides information to help you decide whether volunteering with us is for you.

Volunteering responsibly cannot and should not replace the traditional holiday. It will be emotionally exhausting and mentally challenging - but it can also be a profound and life-enhancing experience if you are well-prepared, well-matched with your host community and well-supported in your endeavours.

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So, we would ask you to take some time to explore our site thoroughly - find out about us and our partners and the unique way that we work together for local communities ... and, equally as important, think about why you want to volunteer, what you hope to gain and what you hope to give ... your motivations are important too!

Truly accountable, ethical, responsible, sustainable volunteer travel

Education Development in rural Nepal (ED)
Nepal
education development
This project works with 6 schools in rural Nepal - 10 kilometres from Pokhara.The goal is to improve...
Schools Support (WWC)
South Africa
working with children
Volunteers who want to work with children in one-to-one or small group sessions are needed to work...

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