Guidance on volunteering overseas. Check out this article about the issues you may have to consider when choosing an opportunity and organisation. This guide includes key questions to ask yourself and organisations along with links to organisations and further information.
My advise to those looking for meaningful and worthwhile overseas volunteering projects is to volunteer with a charity as you know your money will be going back into the placements, to make sure they are ethical and sustainable, not into the pockets of a huge money making company. Also, you should look for organisations that have been around for a long time and who have a good alumni who they can put you in touch with as returned volunteers are the best people to give you a real idea of what you’re getting into.
Thanks for the comments! We couldn’t agree more and that’s why we only advertise opportunities from UK registered charities to our students.