As one of the staff who travelled to Kolkata this year with the Hope foundation I was honoured to be part of such a wonderful group of students. They were a credit to their families and school and I believe we all have a very different perspective since the trip. A view which will stand to us when times get tough in the years ahead…
100% Yes! This is probably the question I get asked most frequently when I meet people who are interested in volunteering. Sure, skills like teaching and nursing are absolutely fantastic to have while in India and every year we have lots of incredibly talented teachers and nurses whose skills are very much needed by…
Packing for a trip overseas can be tricky – esp if your visiting several countries along the way. You may find yourself in the weeks before your trip panicking about what to bring, what to leave behind and spending a lot of your precious time packing and repacking your bag! To help with this…
Making the decision to volunteer overseas for any length of time is often quite daunting. You might find yourself asking questions like – Can I actually do this? Will I fit in? How will I cope with being away from family and friends for such a long time? These are all perfectly normal questions that…