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Childcare and Conservation volunteer reads a story to the children in her class

By Vicci Parry 06th March, 2019

Short-term Volunteering Abroad: Can You Really Make a Difference?

Projects Abroad's impact database and management plans ensures that our short term volunteer opportunities abroad can implement a long term impact

Stuart Timson take the Conservation volunteers on a tour of the animal rescue centre in Peru

By Jen Southern 01st March, 2019

A day in the life of an Amazon Rainforest Conservation volunteer in Peru

Our Conservation staff take you through the typical day of a Conservation volunteer in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, Peru.

High School Special volunteers pose for a photo after a medical outreach at a school in Kenya

By Isabel Silva 27th February, 2019

Medical Volunteering for High School Students

Find out everything you need to know about how our Medicine High School Special Projects to help you prepare for a medical degree.

Shuan watching over the kids as they practice their surfing skills on Muizenberg beach

By Julie Brondeel 20th February, 2019

People of Projects Abroad: Shuan Solomons - Surfing Coordinator in South Africa

Learn about Shuan’s story and his role as the Surfing Coordinator in South Africa.

During her high school volunteer trip abroad, a Public Health volunteer measures blood pressure in a medical outreach.

By Isabel Silva 13th February, 2019

You wouldn’t believe the impact our high school volunteers had last summer

Read more about the highlights of the impact our teen volunteers achieved during their teen volunteer trip abroad in summer 2019.

An intern checks a woman’s blood pressure during an undergraduate medical volunteering opportunity abroad.

By Thom Brown 06th February, 2019

Our top 4 programs for pre-med students

Wondering how to get clinical experience as an undergraduate? Our Pre-Med Programs give you real-world experience to level-up your med school application!

Trained South African staff employed by Projects Abroad check on a safe volunteer abroad placement.

By Jen Southern 23rd January, 2019

10 Ways we keep you safe when travelling abroad with us

A list of ways Projects Abroad ensures your safety as a volunteer overseas. We cover topics on health, accommodation, transport and more!

High school students volunteering abroad on Projects Abroad’s programs for 15 year olds.

By Vicci Parry 16th January, 2019

High school volunteer opportunities abroad: What’s the journey really like?

Everything you need to know about what the journey of a high school student volunteering abroad is like, from making the initial decision to heading home.