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It has been a difficult year for many in the world’s population.  War, famine, political unrest and natural disasters have produced the largest number of refugees since World War II.  Because of this, many people need help. As you are reading this newsletter, you are interested in helping.  The key question is how to choose ...

Hello All, As I write this newsletter I am at the Rosario Resort Marina on Orcas Island. Orcas Island is the largest of the beautiful San Juan Islands in the State of Washington. The San Juans are the best place in the world to see the endangered Orcas (Killer) Whales; because they live in the ...

Hello All! it is the time of year when many of us are planning our future travel and international voluntourism and volunteering projects. A well researched international volunteer or voluntourism trip can be a very fulfilling experience.  For me, the greatest satisfaction has been the friends I have made.  Also, it is exciting and rewarding ...

The term “voluntourism” has been used over the past few years to define travel that combines sightseeing with some volunteering.  This issue of the newsletter discusses voluntourism and includes articles by travelers who have participated in voluntourism programs.  Read more here.    

This website is primarily a resource for international volunteer opportunities for persons over 50 years of age. Recently I have noticed many visitors to the site have an interest in obtaining information about international employment.  Read more.