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International Volunteers Inspiring Us This Christmas
As part of our Christmas traditions here at International Volunteer HQ, we’re celebrating the stories of our Real Santas…
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…?
IVHQ Insta Awards 2015
IVHQ’s Insta Awards 2015 was kicked off to celebrate the thousands of photos that have been shared with us on Instagram this year. Vote for your faves here…
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…”
