Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scuba divers explore the waters and marine life in Belize. Voluntourism, also known as volunteer travel or volunteer vacation, ...

From students and young professionals to retirees, nowadays everyone seems to be trying to make a difference in communities around the world. But what are these efforts really achieving? Do they help ...

Some people volunteer abroad to immerse themselves in a culture and experience a different way of life. Others wish to add something to their CV or gain further experience in their field. While some ...

From the title of her controversial new book, Hoping to Help: The Promise and Pitfalls of Global Health Volunteering, you can tell that Lehigh University sociology professor Judith Lasker is something ...

Looking for a way to give back and experience a life-changing adventure in your second act? Joining the Peace Corps may fit the bill. “Retired Americans can use the life skills and professional ...

Volunteering abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. You are taking the time to share your knowledge and skills while making a difference that really counts, however small or ...

Post-pandemic, there will more than likely be an immediate need for volunteers to help places around the world rebuild. Tourism has plummeted, and many nations whose economies rely on it will be in ...

Think before you snap that selfie. That's the serious message of a joint campaign created by two groups that have spent the past few years poking fun at problematic photos taken by Western volunteers.

Want to travel somewhere exotic, get an amazing experience, and help local communities at the same time? Volunteering abroad may be for you — but it's a lot more complicated than it may sound.

It’s noon on Monday, and I have just completed my first “organizational leadership, teambuilding and recordkeeping” session volunteering with the Sissala Area Tractor Owners Association in Tumu, ...