Do volunteers really make an impact in communities? What lessons learned and best practices do volunteer coordinators have to share? What are the benefits and challenges of working with international volunteers? If you’re up to discussing these questions and more, join Idealistas.org on Decemb[...]
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Are you about to embark on an altruistic adventure in Latin America? Or currently in the region and involved in your community? If the answer to either of these questions is “yes,” join us and share your experiences! If you’re a frequent reader of this blog, then you know that La V[...]
November 9th, 2009 - 12:03 pm § in Argentina, Event, In the Field, Looking for Opportunity, Volunteer
Meet-Up for Volunteers in Buenos Aires on November 11!
Every year, more and more expats are settling down in Buenos Aires, Argentina, whether for a few months or an indefinite period of time. Most come to hone their Spanish skills, some to perfect their tango moves, others to study at a university or simply embark on a new adventure. Whatever their reas[...]
September 24th, 2009 - 7:44 pm § in Around Town, Good Ideas, Looking for Opportunity, News, Tips & Resources, Volunteer
Building a Better Web and World: Mozilla Service Week
Last week, Idealist.org was one of many partners who collaborated with Mozilla for the first ever Mozilla Service Week. The goal was to encourage individuals who want to make both the Web and the world a better place to step up and offer nonprofits their talents. The results were impressive. Volunte[...]
August 1st, 2009 - 9:13 am § in Around Town
¡Vamos!
Welcome to the La Vida Idealist blog! From the Gulf of Mexico to Tierra del Fuego, Latin America is a vibrant region full of rich cultures, breathtaking terrains and fascinating dialects. Though this region has had its fair share of political turbulence, strong values of survival and community domin[...]
