World Vets is a nonprofit organization offering free veterinary aid to animals all around the globe. Working in collaboration with foreign governments, animal advocacy groups as well as U.S. and foreign military groups, World Vets sends teams of volunteers to over 12 different countries. We not only offer veterinary care to improve the welfare of …
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Travel Security The first place you should seek security information is from the organization with which you are volunteering. The organization will have the latest knowledge of any security issues. Heed their advice and follow their instructions. They are on-the-ground at the program site and have both a current and historical knowledge of security issues. …
Personal Health To have a fulfilling experience it is vital to enjoy good health during your volunteer service. Preparing for your trip The first thing you should do as a prospective volunteer is to ask the organization you’ve chosen about health considerations and preparations particular to your posted location because they will have the unique …
Why Should I Pay to Volunteer? Prospective volunteers often have a question that looms large in their minds: “Why should I pay to volunteer? After all it’s my time that I’m donating.” Believe me, there are many good reasons. The program organization must find the volunteer opportunities that are well organized and suitable for their …
Questions to Ask Former Volunteers Listed below are some suggested questions to ask former volunteers. These questions, and your conversations with former volunteers, will no doubt lead to other questions you would like to ask. Have you volunteered overseas before? What considerations led you to choose the organization you volunteered for? Was the program what …
Choosing a Volunteer Placement Organization The ultimate success of your volunteer experience will be directly related to the amount of thought and self-reflection you do prior to choosing a volunteer placement organization and then beginning your adventure. Initially you need to determine your motivation and interests. Organizations differ in the programs they offer. Having an …
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