http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/104103_volunteer-vacation.htm Check out some of the recently updated travel & vacation listings on RealAdventures. Be inspired, go explore! en-us Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:21:34 GMT Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:21:34 GMT http://RealAdventures.com http://RealAdventures.com/vacations/104103_volunteer-vacation.htm 100 100 http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1210111_Sandiego-Foundation-of-Nepal-SADFUN-Volunteers http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1210111_Sandiego-Foundation-of-Nepal-SADFUN-Volunteers Volunteer Vacation Nepal Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:11:09 The "Sandiego Foundation of Nepal (SADFUN)" is a NonGovernmental Organization dedicated towards bringing awareness among the rural people regarding education, health, environment, and developmentrelated issues. - US $397 Per Month
The "Sandiego Foundation of Nepal (SADFUN)" is a NonGovernmental Organization dedicated towards bringing awareness among the rural people regarding education, health, environment, and developmentrelated issues.


How can you help?
Please consider joining with the people of Nepal to work toward this mission by donating to SADFUN and be a contributor in this social welfare program. Our programs are funded primarily by the generosity of individual donors like you. We invite you to share in our celebration of the spirit and strength of the Nepali people. Contributions to a specific program are considered to be contributions to our total mission when particular projects are fully funded, additional donations will be used where needed most. Prior to SADFUN's involvement in education, very few girls in the rural areas attended school beyond the primary level. Today, parents are increasingly recognizing the importance of higher education for their daughters as well as their sons.

Here are some of the ways you can be a contributor in our effort

Sponsoring a child in a village school A $200 per year commitment, which will make a difference to an entire community. Your annual sponsorship pays for the child's school fees and supplies, as well as providing his/her school with muchneeded classrooms, equipment and teacher training. You will receive information on your sponsored child, and annual progress reports on the changes you've helped bring about.
Sponsoring a women's group A $350 per year commitment, which will provide training and seed money for the 2 to 3 years, it will take your group to become selfsufficient. You will receive photos and reports on your group's activities, and have the opportunity to correspond with them.
Sponsoring a child in a private school in Kathmandu Although we no longer accept new children into this program, from time to time we may be able to offer partial or full sponsorship, and we will be happy to share the stories of some of our children with you.
Here's what your contribution can do

$35 provides a ventilated stove (chulo) for a poor family in Nepal. These stoves help improve people's health by reducing the amount of smoke taken into the lungs.

$40 buys a goat for a women's group member, which increases family income and women's assets.

$55 buys material for a latrine. With community contributions of labor and materials, these latrines promote community ownership of the means for improved public health and sanitation.

$80 provides a 10 day training for a villagelevel health educator. This health educator then shares information about basic first aid, sanitation, family planning, and nutrition with all in the village.

$100 buys a water tap for several families to share. This reduces the workload of women who often have to walk up to two hours a day to fetch water for their families.

With larger amounts of money, you or a group of friends, can sponsor a women's group, or children either in Kathmandubased private schools or in village schools. Nepal is an enigmatic and wonderful country and is famous for the Himalayas, the jungles and its intriguing mix of many different people and hill tribes. In order to make your stay in Nepal as interesting and unforgettable as possible, you can go trekking and enjoy much of the amazing sceneries apart from your teaching job.

The small amount, say, the amount you normally expect to spend in your weekend may mean quite a lot for the poor people here, where the per capita income is 200 dollars.
Besides monetary donation you can help by other means as well such as you may send second hand clothes for the people and other stationeries such as pen, note books, pencils for the school children.

Whatever you might have heard about Nepal, it's probably going to be different, even from what you personally expect. Living in Nepal is not living in western territories, food is different and customs and conducts in any case. Be ready for the new, open up your mind, bring frankness and patience. And lot of films of course...

If there are still questions about topics that are not mentioned or not entirely explained, then there is no reason to hesitate and send your questions and comments.

Details & Reservations: Sandiego Foundation of Nepal (SADFUN) Volunteers
RealAdventures | Nepal Volunteer Vacation

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1197688_Volunteer-and-explore-Costa-Rica http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1197688_Volunteer-and-explore-Costa-Rica Volunteer Vacation Costa Rica Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:10:59 Tropical Adventures iis a nonprofit volunteer and voluntour organisation placing volunteers in community, teaching, indigenous, wildlife and animal rehabilitation projects across Costa Rica. -
Tropical Adventures iis a nonprofit volunteer and voluntour organisation placing volunteers in community, teaching, indigenous, wildlife and animal rehabilitation projects across Costa Rica.


Tropical Adventures provides volunteer and voluntour packages for individuals, families and groups interested in exploring the culture, language and natural beauty of Costa Rica (and now Panama and Nicaragua).

Our tours revolve around local volunteer projects, which offer the adventure of a lifetime for those willing to share their love, skills and time with those less fortunate.

The majority of our guests choose to live with a local family, volunteer in a local community, take Spanish lessons and partake in many adventure tours in an attempt to see Costa Rica in a whole new way.

We work mainly by supporting local, nonprofit organizations with volunteer help. In addition to volunteer labor and the gift of our time, we work with these volunteers to provide gifts of materials, supplies, (and in some cases cash) where needed.
Details & Reservations: Volunteer and explore Costa Rica
RealAdventures | Costa Rica Volunteer Vacation

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1200855_Volunteering-in-Cusco-Peru http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1200855_Volunteering-in-Cusco-Peru Volunteer Vacation Peru Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:09:55 Our Volunteering Work program offers exceptional opportunities to live and work in Cusco Peru. Through the Volunteer Work Program you are able to make a valuable contribution to the society and to bridge the gap between foreign and the locals. - US $110 Per Week
Our Volunteering Work program offers exceptional opportunities to live and work in Cusco Peru. Through the Volunteer Work Program you are able to make a valuable contribution to the society and to bridge the gap between foreign and the locals.



Details & Reservations: Volunteering in Cusco Peru
RealAdventures | Peru Volunteer Vacation

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1197978_Learning-horse-care-in-Argentina http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1197978_Learning-horse-care-in-Argentina Volunteer Vacation Argentina Thu, 07 May 2009 01:05:44 A unique experience in the middle of nature come to learn to take care of horses, ride galore with the gauchos, watch wild animals and beautiful landscape, minimum 3 weeks, novices accepted - 20 Euro Per Night
A unique experience in the middle of nature come to learn to take care of horses, ride galore with the gauchos, watch wild animals and beautiful landscape, minimum 3 weeks, novices accepted


We offer different programs which are depending on your capacities and our seasonal work. For novices you have to apply in "General Care". If you stay less than 1 month you can choose only 1 program.
Assistant trainer tacking/untacking, showers warming up, cooling down, bringing horses from paddocks, horsewalker function the closest spot to get advices for riding.

Reproduction bringing mares and foals, checking seasons, foaling, teasing and covering even try ultrasound palpation all you want to know about reproduction! Only between November and March (dates to be confirmed for this season).

Working with foals and yearlings all the tricks! and the animals to practice! How to put a head collar, make them follow, give legs, turn around, get their hooves done. Course on horsewhispering technics. Only from November to June.

Treatments and general horse care how to cure different wounds, skins desease, mud fever, hooves problems, ticks, how to deworm, shower, feed etc you'll never get bewildered if your vet is not at hand!

General stable management care of horses in stables, mucking out, bandaging, exercizing, feeding, hooves care etc... ready to have your own horse at home!

Trimming and general hooves care course with professional farrier, practice during 4 weeks , course to finish, eventually shoeing.

Starting young horses horsewhispering method., long reining, riding your horse in 3 days, and after..... How to face some difficulties like loading a horse, backing up, crossing water, a horse which bites etc...

Apprentice Gaucho all day with the gauchos, weither bringing cows, branding calves, or doing sanitary treatments, lassooing etc. The experience of one life! (good level horseriding required).

General care you want to do a little bit of every thing, depending on your capacities and time, (can be for example one week for each, an overview of all the ranch.
Details & Reservations: Learning horse care in Argentina
RealAdventures | Argentina Volunteer Vacation

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1187890_Better-way-to-spend-your-Holidays-in-Nepal http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1187890_Better-way-to-spend-your-Holidays-in-Nepal Volunteer Vacation Nepal Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:01:30 BVO Nepal offers affordable volunteer work and Experience real Nepal program.BVO volunteers can enjoy the Trekking in Himalayas,,white water Rafting,Jungle safari,sightseeing around Nepal and much more attractions while helping in the community. - £ 480 Per Month
BVO Nepal offers affordable volunteer work and Experience real Nepal program.BVO volunteers can enjoy the Trekking in Himalayas,,white water Rafting,Jungle safari,sightseeing around Nepal and much more attractions while helping in the community.



Details & Reservations: Better way to spend your Holidays in Nepal
RealAdventures | Nepal Volunteer Vacation

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184267_Volunteer-in-Arusha-Tanzania http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1184267_Volunteer-in-Arusha-Tanzania Volunteer Vacation Tanzania Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:09:21 Tastic Tanzania is a large modern guest house that provides accommodation for volunteers. We place volunteers within local organisations that benefit from the skills and assistance. Grounds are beautiful and area is peaceful. - US $25 Per Night
Tastic Tanzania is a large modern guest house that provides accommodation for volunteers. We place volunteers within local organisations that benefit from the skills and assistance. Grounds are beautiful and area is peaceful.


As a volunteer, you will be placed within local projects around Arusha, that benefit from the skills and assistance of international volunteers. Projects range from orphanages to schools. We are also able to place volunteers at skill specific placements.
Details & Reservations: Volunteer in Arusha Tanzania
RealAdventures | Tanzania Volunteer Vacation

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1129316_Volunteer-and-Vacation-at-the-Same-Time http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1129316_Volunteer-and-Vacation-at-the-Same-Time Volunteer Vacation China Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:07:44 At Global Reach Institute, we intertwine humanitarian activities and community service with cultural tours and people to people interactions. We build bridges between nations, one person at a time. -
At Global Reach Institute, we intertwine humanitarian activities and community service with cultural tours and people to people interactions. We build bridges between nations, one person at a time.



Details & Reservations: Volunteer and Vacation at the Same Time!
RealAdventures | China Volunteer Vacation

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156020_Volunteer-and-Study-in-Nicaragua http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1156020_Volunteer-and-Study-in-Nicaragua Volunteer Vacation Nicaragua Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:03:08 Guided volunteer and internship opportunities, volunteer vacations, and study opportunities in Granada Nicaragua. Support social justice, improve your language skills, and immerse yourself in the culture. Includes housing, placement, supervision - US $500 Per Week
Guided volunteer and internship opportunities, volunteer vacations, and study opportunities in Granada Nicaragua. Support social justice, improve your language skills, and immerse yourself in the culture. Includes housing, placement, supervision



Details & Reservations: Volunteer and Study in Nicaragua
RealAdventures | Nicaragua Volunteer Vacation

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1026022_French-Hotel-Work-Experience-paid http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1026022_French-Hotel-Work-Experience-paid Volunteer Vacation France Tue, 03 Aug 2004 00:08:00 Paid French Work Experience in hotels and on Mediterranean camping sites. FREE accommodation and meals. Also includes French language classes at the Eurolingua Institute in Montpellier, South of France. - US $900 - 1200
Paid French Work Experience in hotels and on Mediterranean camping sites. FREE accommodation and meals. Also includes French language classes at the Eurolingua Institute in Montpellier, South of France.


Work Experience and Internships In Montpellier, we offer our French Hotel and Camping Site Programme which consists of paid work experience in various hotel departments, FREE accommodation and FREE meals at the hotel, plus individual and/or group French language tuition at the Eurolingua Institute in Montpellier. All Interns may also participate in our various social and cultural activities. Looks great on your CV / rsum.
Details & Reservations: French Hotel Work Experience (paid)
RealAdventures | France Volunteer Vacation

]]> http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1022118_WorkingAbroad-VWIS-Voluntary-Work-Info-Service http://RealAdventures.com/listings/1022118_WorkingAbroad-VWIS-Voluntary-Work-Info-Service Volunteer Vacation Switzerland Mon, 16 Jun 2003 00:06:00 VWIS (Voluntary Work Info. Service) & WorkingAbroad provide information on voluntary work opportunities in the humanitarian & environmental sectors in over 150 countries worldwide. -
VWIS (Voluntary Work Info. Service) & WorkingAbroad provide information on voluntary work opportunities in the humanitarian & environmental sectors in over 150 countries worldwide.


VWIS provides information which enable volunteers and travellers to work in rural communities in Nepal, conserve national parks in Ecuador, teaching English in Vietnm, working with street children in Kenya, archaeological digs in France, agricultural work in Scotland, bear tracking in Russia and Canada and lots more.

VWIS / WorkingAbroad is an international networking service for volunteers, workers and travellers.
Details & Reservations: WorkingAbroad & VWIS (Voluntary Work Info Service)
RealAdventures | Switzerland Volunteer Vacation

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