Personal Development
How to choose the trip that’s best for you
The first time I seriously considered wanting to volunteer abroad, I could hardly contain my excitement. There were so many options available to me – a project for every issue, and on every continent. I went back and forth for months before settling on a conservation...
The Value of International Work Experience
As of 2016, fewer than 20% of Americans had a passport. It’s difficult to track just how those passport holders are spending their time overseas, but given the scarcity of passport holders in general, it’s safe to assume that those with international work experiences...
Interview With GVI CEO Steve Gwenin on ‘Strengthening Communities: The Positive Impact of Experiential Education’
For this week’s service-learning blog, I was able to sit down with GVI’s CEO, Steve Gwenin, to get a better idea of how GVI strives to enhance the quality of experiential education abroad through meaningful service work that strengthens communities.
The One Philosophy Every Volunteer Should Subscribe To
It’s your first time volunteering abroad and you’re excited, eager to go somewhere new and make a difference. You have natural passions and you want to share them. You want to help. But how? What is the best way to lead? What is a Servant-Leader? A servant-leader...
Know Your Skills: How To Explain Your Abroad Experience On A Resume
Once you’ve gone abroad (for example, on a volunteer project, an international internship, a service-learning project, or a longer gap year), you will have gained a number of valuable skills that will serve you in your future life – both personally and...
The Top 3 Reasons to Volunteer In Phang Nga
Now that Spring is approaching, many high school and college-aged students are considering what to do with their spring breaks as well as their summers. GVI offers alternative spring break projects doing marine conservation in Mexico or community development...
The Top 10 Volunteer Projects for 2017
2017 is upon us! As you run down your checklist of things you want to accomplish this year, be sure to keep a spare sheet of paper for the top volunteering projects where you want to visit and volunteer! Further Reading: 17 Excellent Reasons to Volunteer in 2017...
7 Steps To Become A Global Citizen
We live in an interconnected world, with a growing focus on becoming more globally-minded. Many organizations and universities refer to this phenomenon as enhancing “global citizenship,” or creating “global citizens,” and encourage a variety of international...
5 Ways To Handle Reverse Culture Shock
You’ve just set foot back home. You’re excited, you’re home, you’re…feeling odd? Confused? Depressed? You’re experiencing reverse culture shock. What is Reverse Culture Shock? Reverse culture shock, also called re-entry shock,...
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Your Perfect High School Volunteering Location! [Quiz]
This year, why not take the time to improve yourself and give back during your school holidays? GVI can help you gain valuable skills that you can’t learn in the classroom! If you’re thinking about going on one of our international volunteering projects, but you...
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