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The New International Volunteer Blog
Based on the book The New International Volunteer:
A Hands-On Guide to Sustainable & Inclusive Development
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elizabethmedlinc
Apr 10, 20232 min read
How to Drink Water Safely While Abroad
Here are some pro tips to ensure you stay healthy the next time you travel or volunteer internationally. · Know where the water you...
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elizabethmedlinc
Mar 27, 20232 min read
How to Choose an International Volunteering Project that is Perfect for You
Volunteers can consider several factors in order to find the best international project to commit to. Ultimately, they all come down to...
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elizabethmedlinc
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Reasons to Volunteer Internationally (And Why Not to)
International volunteering can make a big, positive impact if volunteers go for the right reasons and execute their work well. But, there...
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elizabethmedlinc
Mar 8, 20233 min read
Why International Volunteering Matters Now More Than Ever
1) Because the pandemic undid progress toward poverty alleviation. Before the pandemic, more people experienced a higher quality of life...
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elizabethmedlinc
Feb 25, 20234 min read
What Inspired The New International Volunteer Movement
The idea for The New International Volunteer grabbed onto me in 2013 and never let go. That summer I studied abroad and volunteered in...
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elizabethmedlinc
Jan 26, 20232 min read
Take the New International Volunteer Pledge
The future of economic development has the potential to be filled with more and more success stories where international volunteers...
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elizabethmedlinc
Jan 19, 20233 min read
How to Become A New International Volunteer
What is a “New International Volunteer?” This new kind of international volunteer practices best development methods and rejects...
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elizabethmedlinc
Jan 9, 20232 min read
The Good Side & Bad Side of International Volunteering
The Good Side In a world filled with poverty, inequality, famine and war, international volunteers have a unique power to step in and...
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