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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Kathy Boisvert, who teaches preschoolers with special needs near her Massachusetts home, had never been overseas before she signed up with World Teach, a nonprofit organization that matches volunteer ...

University of Iowa Assistant Provost of International Programs Doug Lee recently received the Institute for the International Education of Students Abroad Volunteer of the Year Award for his work ...

Have you been wanting to travel more? Is lack of funds and purpose keeping you from packing your bags? Maybe you're struggling with student loans or you're having trouble paying off your credit card ...

Generation Study Abroad ®, is a five-year initiative of the Institute of International Education (IIE) to mobilize resources and commitments with the goal of doubling the number of U.S. students ...

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, ...