Despite the best efforts of our careers advisers, many of us reach a point in our lives when we wonder if we’re capable of doing something a bit more heroic. But then you think "What skills do I possess that can really make a difference?" In...
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If you’re thinking of taking a career break to volunteer on a project abroad, congratulations! The tricky part, in a lot of instances, is getting your employer to agree to letting you take an extended period of time off – and I’m going to help...
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Whether it’s been something brewing in the back of your mind for years, or you’ve just recently decided that you’d like to spend some time contributing to a community in need, the decision to spend time volunteering abroad is an exciting one! But for many, this...
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Born in South Africa, I packed my bags and headed for Asia in 2009 and never looked back. Out of the 13 countries in Asia I have travelled so far, Thailand has definitely stolen a place in my heart. I moved to Chiang Mai 4...
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Wat Nong Bua is the main Buddhist temple that Inspire Volunteering and the FutureSense Foundation work with. (Wat is the Thai word for ‘temple’) We have been collaborating with this temple since 2009 and have a very strong working relationship. The temple is just outside Chiang...
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What position do you hold at Inspire? I am the Cambodia Country Manager. I’m here to make sure volunteers have an amazing time while they are in Cambodia and that our programs make a positive impact in the communities that we serve. I work closely with...
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How long have you worked at Inspire? I have been working with Inspire since October 2013. What is your position? I am the Thailand Country Director. My role is to host and manage all volunteers in Thailand, and to ensure all of our community work is being implemented...
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Our 'Zoomed In' section features photography from all the international locations that Inspire Volunteering works in. Today we're taking a closer look at the Mae La Hill Tribe Village!...
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Welcome to our ‘Zoomed In’ section!! These entries will focus on photography from all of the international locations that Inspire Volunteering works! We really want to ‘zoom in’ on local culture and the work that Inspire does overseas. Photography will range from: Project sites Volunteers in action Local festivals...
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Inspire are proud to work with some amazing partner schools in Romania, India, Nepal, Thailand, Cambodia, Tanzania, and Peru. We offer options to volunteer at nursery, primary and secondary schools in locations such as Cusco in Peru, Arusha in Tanzania and in the Transylvania region...
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