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Over50andOverseas Newsletter – April 2018 – International Volunteering and Voluntourism

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 ...
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Voluntourism – June 2017 Newsletter

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.    
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Volunteering and Jobs in International Relief and Development — March 2017 Newsletter

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.
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December 2016 Newsletter – International Volunteering

As the year 2016 draws to a close, and we are thinking about our goals for the coming year, it is a good time to think about where we would like to devote some time to share our experience and skills internationally in 2017.  International volunteering, done in well thought out and community supported programs, ...
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Bowing Out Gracefully

I know that my ego often gets aligned with my work, because it has been my focus for many years.  In March of this year I really wasn’t feeling well.  My body was telling me something but I wasn’t listening.  My son who was calling me every so often said, “Dad, every time I call ...
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