Volunteering Solutions is Finalist in the GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2012
Volunteering Solutions is proud to be selected as the Finalist in the GoAbroad Innovation Awards - Innovative use of Technology Awards 2012! For our efforts to bring the MyAccount section for our volunteers made available on any mobile device as Ipad, iPhone, Android etc.
Volunteering Benefits
When we talk about the term volunteering, numerous people may hold a different perception pertaining to its meaning and profundity. If we define volunteering in simple words, we come to know that the basic definition of the mentioned term is “it is the act of sharing one’s time and knowledge without any selfish motive for financial or monetary gains.” In other words, it can be described as giving your time and energy freely and by choice without concern for financial gain. Volunteering is comprehensively used for wide range of deeds such as self-help, charity, public service, community action, community development, community service, conviviality, helper, member and trustee.
Why should one opt for volunteering services?
- You might want to return something to your community or a specific group that helped you at a tough time of your life.
- You might feel abandoned and want to mingle with new people and make them friends.
- You may be without a job or looking for a new career direction and these services would make you grasp new skills which in turn, would make you active.
- You could be loaded with skills and experiences that you would like to impart into others.
These volunteering services truly pave the right track for you as they are adaptable which let you take a decision in terms of how much you want to do for the disadvantaged communities and you don’t have to hold any anxieties about certain commitments you have in your life.
Even though you won’t be paid for your services rendered, there are other rewards for volunteering:
- Increases confidence and self-esteem
- Gives you an opportunity to meet people hailing from diverse backgrounds
- Helps you in learning transferable skills
The fact can be truly comprehended that in today’s busy society, it can tough to ponder about finding time to volunteer. Nonetheless, the benefits of volunteering services are tremendous, both to you, your family and the society. One of the renowned benefits of volunteering is the impact that is left on the community. Nothing can refuse the fact that the volunteers act as the glue that binds a community together.
Volunteering Solutions - South Africa program review
Milena Neumann Sharing her reviews about childcare program in South Africa. To read more reviews, kindly visit, http://www.volunteeringsolutions.com/testimonials
David Peek, one of our volunteer from USA sharing his reviews about volunteering in Ghana Community Development Project. For more videos, kindly visit our Youtube page at http://www.youtube.com/volsol2008
My Volunteering Solutions
My Volunteering Solutions - Login, enrolled volunteers with Volunteering Solutions can access their trip information online. Manage your volunteer abroad trip, update flight info and track status of projects.
Medical Internship in Delhi - India
Volunteering Solutions offers a medical internship opportunity in the heart of capital city New Delhi, India.
Medical Interns in this project will be paired with a full-time doctor and work five days a week (Mon - Fri) 5-6 hours a day. Interns will shadow doctors in their normal, daily routines and assist with professional responsibilities. The hospital has a wide variety of departments and services. Departments and services would be decided by doctors upon arrival.
Summer Volunteer Program in Bangkok - Thailand 2012!
Take part in the exciting Summer Volunteer program in Bangkok, Thailand!
Explore Bangkok, help the flood victims and spend 5 days in in Koh Phangan beaches. Go on and book for this exciting program on Volunteering Solutions.
Volunteering Solutions Photo Competition Winner - December 2011 Entry
Irina Chrennikowa just won $60 for the best Photo Posted for Dec 2011!
Congrats Irina the prize money is on its way!
Go on and post your own Photos and Videos to win Jan 2012 Contest!
Nicole and Jamie share their experience of volunteering in Kenya with Volunteering Solutions!!
Volunteering Solutions Photo Competition Winner - October 2011 Entry
Bianca Cash has won $60 for the Best Photo Entry for October 2011. Bianca participated in the Volunteer in Tanzania program.
Volunteering Solutions ties Up with STA Travel for Volunteer Flights
Volunteering Solutions is happy to announce a tie up with STA Travel wh
ere our volunteers will be provided with a dedicated key account executive to provide direct access to a full range of STA Travel products. STA Travel will provide the best available fares to the volunteers.Any tours booked and activities will receive 10% discount from the advertised price.
STA Travel is the world’s largest and most successful specialist in the student and youth travel sector.
With a majority of our Volunteer Abroad program participants being college students and youth , this tie up would be very beneficial to the volunteers.
Volunteering Solutions Review - Orphanage Program Kenya
Aine Lafferty - Letterkenny - Ireland
Monday, October 10, 2011 - Volunteer Orphanage Program, Nairobi - Kenya
What areas did you like about our website?
Easy to follow and what you are looking for. Good info about the programs.
How did you find the pre departure booklet given to you and the service of the staff in regards to answering your questions and helping you prepare?
Very good.I had no problems with any of it.
Did you enjoy working at your project / placement?
I loved volunteering in Kenya.The orphanage program was amazing.The kids were wonderful and the staff was very helpful.
Accommodation and meals
Mercy and Ester were great to live with.The meals were lovely and the portions were great as well.
What was the highlight of your volunteering experience and your trip?
Working and getting to know all the kids.Safari was also great.
Would you recommend this program and our organization to others? yes/no
YES
Volunteering Solutions Photo Competition Winner - September 2011 Entry
Lindsey Bohne has won $60 for the Best Photo Entry for Sept 2011. Lindsey participated in the Volunteer in Tanzania program in the summer. She has also just completed her second program with Volunteering Solutions and took part in Volunteer in Vietnam program.
