In my experience, the topic of volunteering can be a highly contentious issue. This is mainly due to the fact that there are so many different models for such programs. So, I have recently been thinking about what makes a great volunteering programme and how to implement this at Latin American Fou[...]
Archive for the ‘Looking for Opportunity’ Category
July 15th, 2011 - 9:48 am § in Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Looking for Opportunity, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
La Vida Idealist.org is Seeking New Writers!
If you are reading this now, chances are you’re interested in nonprofit or development work in Latin America. You may actually already be teaching English in Colombia, or working in a national park in Costa Rica, or completing your first year of the Peace Corps in Chile. And if that’s th[...]
Now I’m Ready to Start: Five Tips for Volunteering Abroad
People volunteer for all sorts of reason; gap years, retirement, career development and oh yeah…. to help others! While it may seem strange to submit resumes and application forms to essentially work for free, if your ultimate goal is to work for an international NGO, you should be prepared [...]
Non-Profit Spotlight: Un Techo Para Mi Pais, Argentina
When I spent my last semester in China, volunteering weekly was one of my most rewarding activities. I planned to continue volunteering my time regularly here in Buenos Aires, but my class schedule proved especially tough. So instead of volunteering regularly, I hear my friends talk about their [...]
Summer Volunteers Needed Here in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Therefore, I always feel motivated and convicted to invite good intentioned foreigners into the community, to encourage them to serve the community despite challenges, and to collaborate in order to successfully execute change creating efforts.[...]
May 19th, 2011 - 7:51 pm § in Argentina, Around Town, Looking for Opportunity, Nonprofit Spotlight, Volunteer
Where my Expats at?
The Expats Solidarios 2011 NGO fair was held this Saturday, helping to connect the expatriate community living in Buenos Aires with local NGOs. Networking events like can be great opportunities for volunteers and NGOs alike. By bringing together individuals searching for volunteer opportunities and[...]
It’s a Man’s World…
This week I have spent a lot of time with one of LAFF’s partner projects, Casa Mantay. Getting to know the girls, their children and the project better has just impressed me even more with what the girls deal with and how well Casa Mantay supports them. Casa Mantay is a home for adolescent mot[...]
My First Day
I am trying to install Windows 2003 when my computer shuts down for third time because I’ve slightly nudged the power cord. My self-doubt surrounds me. It’s my first day of volunteering, my supervisor is nowhere to be seen (I guess that’s what they meant by being ‘able to work independentlyâ[...]
Beyond the Guidebook
If you’re looking to study abroad in South America (or anywhere!) one of the most useful ways to pick a program is talk to other students who’ve just returned. You’re more likely to get the truth than from some university spokesperson. And while there are lots of important questions to ask[...]
