John Dwyer 
Our planet is facing environmental challenges unlike any generation before us has experienced. Climate change, deforestation, loss of wildlife, pollution, and declining natural resources are affecting communities around the world—and the need for people willing to help has never been greater. Environmental volunteering offers an opportunity to do more than simply observe these changes; it …
When I joined the Peace Corps at 57, I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I got was a complete change of direction — and one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I’m writing this newsletter because I believe that same door is open for you. People Over 50 Are Leading the Volunteer Travel …
The Director of the U.N. World Health Organization (WHO), has announced that the Covid 19 Global Health Emergency has ended. The disease hasn’t left us, and we need to be cautious, but the announcement will facilitate international travel and volunteering. The world certainly needs the help of humanitarian volunteers and workers. Climate change, and war, …
The number of Covid infections are in decline world wide. We are now able to plan international trips and volunteer assignments with reasonable confidence that we can complete them. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing author Susan E. Gibson. Susan has written what I believe is the most useful and practical book on international …
Just when we thought we were seeing some light in the Covid 19 crisis along comes Omicron. As I write, the Omicron threat is fading, vaccination rates have risen, and some countries are loosening their travel restrictions. It will be a while before travel and international volunteering will return to its pre-Covid levels. That doesn’t …
International volunteer sending organizations are resuming international operations and sending volunteers.. If you are interested in a volunteer assignment abroad, I strongly suggest you first choose the type of assignment you would like and the part of the world in which you would like to serve. You can do this by visiting Volunteer Programs on our website. …
Times continue to be difficult for international volunteer organizations. The Covid-19 variants are wreaking havoc in areas that previously had the outbreak under control. It is very difficult to plan and schedule volunteer assignments and trips. Virtual international volunteering continues to be an important way for the volunteer to stay involved and to help. Until …
Many of us are planning global travel later in the year. For those of you who are considering an international trip, there is a list available of which countries have opened up, and which have not, Visit World Nomads. All international volunteer sending organizations have been affected by coronavirus travel restrictions. I suggest that when you contact …
At the time of this writing, the number of Covid-19 cases world-wide is diminishing. Parts of the world are beginning to open up to travelers. However, it will be a while before one can plan an international volunteer trip. To obtain the latest information on world travel and health conditions visit the Personal Health section of our …
Hello All, Travel and international volunteering continue to be deeply affected by the prevalence of the Covid-19 corona virus in the world. I was personally affected recently when an international election observation mission in which I was going to participate was canceled due to the virus. However, there is a way we can stay involved …