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How To Volunteer Abroad On Your Gap Year
Looking to volunteer abroad on your Gap Year? Follow this step by step guide…

Why I Overcame My Fears And Volunteered Solo In Sri Lanka
The thought of going somewhere alone daunted me. Actually it terrified me. So why did I do it…?

Why You Really Need To Consider Taking An Alternative Break
The experiences as a volunteer abroad on an alternative break have been some of the most impactful of my life, and here’s why…

10 Things I Learnt as a Volunteer in Colombia
Having volunteered at home in London for many years, British volunteer Danny Chalkley decided to combine his passion for travel, culture and helping others …

14 Places You Seriously Need To Visit In Your 20s
Discover the places you need to visit (and can volunteer in) before turning the big 3-0…

QUIZ: What's Your Travel Personality?
Take the quiz to discover your inner traveler and find out which destinations are the best match for your personality…

Nolan Moore Named IVHQ Volunteer of the Year
International Volunteer HQ announced this week that Nolan Moore of Fort Campbell has been voted the IVHQ Volunteer of the Year 2015…

I Wasn't Ready For Real Life, So Here's What I Did
“I was unready for ‘real life’, however ironically the next four months would teach me more about real life than I could have gotten anywhere else…”

How I Spent My Vacation Working With An NGO In Ecuador
Considering swapping your vacation for a volunteer trip? Discover how I spent my vacation in Ecuador working on IVHQ’s NGO Support program…

Five Likes & Learnings From Volunteering In Laos
IVHQ volunteer Claire Lacey says volunteering in Laos had a lasting impact on her and she called in the best part of my travels. Find out why …

Why IVHQ Became A Certified B Corporation
IVHQ has always been about doing things differently. That’s why we are incredibly proud to announce that we have achieved recognition as a Certified B Corporation.

How To Pack Smart And Stay Healthy In Cusco
To keep fit as a fiddle, check out our best tips for staying healthy when you volunteer in Cusco, Peru!