Comments on: How To Volunteer Abroad Responsibly http://www.apairofpantiesandboxers.com/2010/03/01/how-to-volunteer-abroad-responsibly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-volunteer-abroad-responsibly I use to want the corner office. Now I want the world. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:09:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Recommend a volunteer abroad program related to health, AIDs, or medicine? | Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs http://www.apairofpantiesandboxers.com/2010/03/01/how-to-volunteer-abroad-responsibly/#comment-1185 Recommend a volunteer abroad program related to health, AIDs, or medicine? | Nuclear Medicine Technologist Jobs Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:21:20 +0000 http://www.apairofpantiesandboxers.com/?p=2461#comment-1185 [...] How To Volunteer Abroad Responsibly document.write(''); Share and Enjoy: [...] [...] How To Volunteer Abroad Responsibly document.write(''); Share and Enjoy: [...]

]]> By: michaelapotter http://www.apairofpantiesandboxers.com/2010/03/01/how-to-volunteer-abroad-responsibly/#comment-1140 michaelapotter Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:48:02 +0000 http://www.apairofpantiesandboxers.com/?p=2461#comment-1140 There is some great advice here! I know many people are very skeptical about volabroad programs, but if you do your research and set proper expectations for what you want to give and what you want to get out of it, it can be a wonderful experience for all parties.<br><br>While researching for my first volunteer program in Peru, I really thought out what was important to me and what I felt I could rightfully contribute to an organization. Intentions only get you so far - you need to be realistic about what it is you can bring to the table.<br><br>Another important aspect is to realize that by working side by side with members of the local community, you are participating in a wonderful cultural exchange. There is some great advice here! I know many people are very skeptical about volabroad programs, but if you do your research and set proper expectations for what you want to give and what you want to get out of it, it can be a wonderful experience for all parties.

While researching for my first volunteer program in Peru, I really thought out what was important to me and what I felt I could rightfully contribute to an organization. Intentions only get you so far – you need to be realistic about what it is you can bring to the table.

Another important aspect is to realize that by working side by side with members of the local community, you are participating in a wonderful cultural exchange.

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