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Paid and volunteer work abroad? Peace Corps jobs in foreign countries? Employment in overseas embassies? Combine retirement with a new career abroad?
How can I do something like that? I've heard that
question many times. It always follows a conversation where I’ve
discussed my personal international volunteer and work
experiences since I turned 50. The question got me thinking.
First, I had to find a good answer. Second, I thought that there
must be, or should be, a comprehensive resource where folks over
50 could go to find international volunteer opportunities. Thus
began the idea that lead to this website.
The website is set-up to provide the basic information you can
use to plan your international volunteer experience. There is a
list of volunteer organizations and their contact information.
The list is divided into categories so you can zero in on the
volunteer opportunity that best suits your interest, experience,
and goals. There are also sections which provide basic
information on health, security, and insurance with links to
websites which elaborate on that basic information. There are
links to websites which provide vital and pertinent knowledge to
help the volunteer prepare for their exciting experiences.
Over50andoverseas.com has article and interview sections in
which experienced international volunteers and travelers will
relate their individual experiences. In these sections you can
also find helpful and practical tips from volunteer’s "on the
ground" experience. There is a message board for experienced and
prospective volunteers to exchange information and get the
latest updates from the field.
Enjoy Over50andOverseas Com. I hope you find it helpful. If you
have ideas on how to improve the site, please send an
email and let us know.
I wish you all the same wonderful, exciting and fulfilling
experiences that have been part of my life since I began my
international quests at age 56!
– John Dwyer
In 1991 John Dwyer joined the Peace Corps, a decision that
has since led to international service in 14 countries and
travel to 38 countries. After Peace Corps service in Guatemala,
John served as a United Nations volunteer in the first elections
in Bosnia after the Bosnian War and subsequently has worked
elections in Serbia, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Albania,
Montenegro, Russia, Ukraine, and Bangladesh. He managed camps
for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Herat, Afghanistan
and did development work in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He continues
to work internationally.
John's pre-international professional background includes work
as a businessman, actor, and deputy sheriff. Born in Los
Angeles, California he now lives in Port Townsend, Washington.
John is the father of a son Devin and a daughter Laura and is
the grandfather of Chase, Sutton, Sophia, Andrew, and Diana.