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Page 1: Things You Must Keep in Mind While Volunteering Abroad
Page 2: Things You Must Keep in Mind While Volunteering Abroad

Hot water, electricity, timely meal, and a place to stay should be

considered as the luxury of your sojourn. Don’t expect a 5-star

accommodation

MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF LUXURY

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The programs you would be working in are located mostly in

developing or underdeveloped countries. The beneficiaries will be

learning whatever you teach them, they will imbibe your actions, and

thought process that you share. Make sure you pass them in the

correct way.

YOUR ACTIONS WILL LEAVE A LONG LASTING EFFECT

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Of course, there will be time when you will get the opportunity to

wander the neighborhood, try local cuisines, and admire ancient

architectures. You won’t be staying there your entire life, so make the

most of it and experience as much as you can.

MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR TRIP

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When on a volunteering stint abroad, you will be spending most of

your day’s time with other volunteers. Always be respectful and helpful

to them too; often such occasions give you long-lasting friends.

YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE VOLUNTEERING

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Traveling abroad and cultural shocks are inseparable, we all know

that. The same is when you are volunteering abroad. Every

community has their own culture and traditions; never disrespect it.

YOUR CULTURE IS YOURS, THEY HAVE THEIR OWN!

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Always try and draw new plans, ideas, and methods. This can be for

teaching them, ideas for making them earn livelihood, or help

community building. Don’t be just another sheep in the line; stand out

with innovative ideas.

COME UP WITH NEWS IDEAS AND METHODS; INNOVATE!

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As mentioned earlier, a volunteer abroad stint will be a group task.

Not only, is it important for you to stay motivated and jubilant all the

time, but also keep the entire entourage motivated.

BE MOTIVATED, AND MOTIVATE OTHERS THROUGHOUT

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While volunteering abroad, you get to interact with the natives on

personal level. This could be your best chance to learn their

culture and understand their lifestyle; something you won’t find in

any guide book.

KNOW THE NATIVES AS MUCH AS YOU CAN

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It is two way process of course. Most of the natives, you get to

interact with, may not even have moved out of their hometown, let

alone the country. Through you, they will get to know about things

and culture thousands of kilometers away from them.

…..AND LET THEM KNOW YOU COMPLETELY

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Every place has its pros and cons, and the best remedy is to take

precautionary steps before hand. Do a thorough research about the

vaccinations need to be taken and latest criminal activity occurred in

your selected destination.

YOUR SAFETY IS ALWAYS IN YOUR HANDS

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Smile, certainly, is a universal signage to connect with someone. While

on a volunteer abroad program, make it a point that when you leave

the place, you leave with lot of smiling faces behind. Even if you are

not at all familiar with the local dialect, a smile will simplify things a lot

for you.

SMILE IS A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

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Always remember your prime objective; it’s your volunteer abroad

program. Whatever you do, wherever you go, whoever you meet; do

not stray away from the main aim, which is to be an ethical volunteer.

FOCUS MUST BE THE PROGRAM