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Global Volunteers, in partnership with the Municipality of Beja, Portugal, supports a unique initiative that is transforming lives behind bars through the power of education. This work project, set in a region where tourism is a vital industry and English proficiency is a gateway to employment, focuses on reducing recidivism by equipping inmates with essential The post Volunteering Inside a Portuguese Correctional Facility appeared first on Global Volunteers.

For the past year or so I’ve been working with an organization to help them launch their first volunteer role, as applications are rolling in and we’re planning for our first orientation next month. I've been thinking about nonprofit management tools in general and volunteer management technology specifically.

Guest Contributor: Indiana Lee The success of many nonprofits hinges on the time and dedication of its volunteers. Their skills, particularly, are directly connected to how effectively your projects and day-to-day operations run.

The faded and peeling murals and empty classrooms at Sagrada Familia bear witness to the punishing lockdown during the pandemic. But the children’s cheery demeanor and spring blooms on trees and stems belie the stress of 19 continuous months of isolation. On the first service program back to the children’s home in Ventanilla, Peru, Global The post “There’s No Way to Describe the Joy” appeared first on Global Volunteers.

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In the dusty hills of the district of Ventanilla, north of Lima, Peru, the community of Sagrada Familia houses and educates some 250 children living away from their families. During the school year, Sagrada Familia is also a school for more than 1,000 kindergarten, primary, and secondary school students from the surrounding favelas. Part of The post Help Improve Health and Hygiene for Peruvian Children appeared first on Global Volunteers.

Capital campaigns are huge endeavors, and to succeed, you need all hands on deck. This call for assistance extends beyond your paid staff members to your volunteers. 

Since the summer of 2022, the families enrolled in the Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Program in Ventanilla, Peru have been working hard to improve their children’s health and well-being. In the hillside communities surrounding the campus of Global Volunteers’ partner organization, Sagrada Familia, households often lack access to basic necessities including running water, electricity, and The post RCP Families Eagerly Await Volunteers in Ventanilla, Peru appeared first on Global Volunteers.

Your nonprofit has ambitious goals, but you don’t have to pursue them all on your own. The volunteers in your community have a lot to offer, and chances are they’re more than happy to commit their time, skills, and energy to push your mission forward.

Around the world, parents, especially mothers, play a critical role in preventing malnutrition and supporting the growth and development of their children. Before birth, mothers’ nutrition, health practices, and mental well-being impact the development of their babies in utero. In infancy and childhood, by supplying nutritious food, modeling good hygiene habits, and supporting cognitive development The post The Power Behind the Reaching Children’s Potential Program: Parents! appeared first on Global Volunteers.

The Holi festival, known as “Phagu Purnima” in Nepali, is named after the mythical demoness Holika, and is one of the most anticipated annual celebrations in Nepal. A three-day festival of color and joy, Holi is observed on the full moon day, which falls either late February or early March. If you’re fortunate enough to serve The post Celebrating The “Holi” Festival – Kathmandu, Nepal! appeared first on Global Volunteers.

More than 28,000 people volunteer every year with AARP Foundation to support communities across the country. AARP Foundation recently asked 1,300+ individuals who volunteer in their national reading tutoring program, AARP Foundation Experience Corps, about their reasons and motivations for doing so. They found that older adults serving as Experience Corps tutors see their efforts as a journey of fulfillment, promise, and passion.

Elizabeth Wang, Senior Marketing Product Manager at Google, sought both a different way to travel and a meaningful way to give back to the global community. After reviewing several organizations online, Elizabeth selected Global Volunteers’ Vietnam service program. She served in Hanoi at Blind-Link, a non-profit organization which trains visually impaired adults in massage therapy The post International Service is a Gateway to the World, says Google Manager appeared first on Global Volunteers.

At just 14 years old, Prem Garg embarked on a transformative volunteer experience in Greece this past spring with her father Priank. Passionate about volunteering, she has consistently sought opportunities to help others, from organizing extracurricular activities at her school in Dubai to engaging in various community projects. She decided to volunteer abroad with Global The post Teenager from UAE Shares Her Volunteer Experience in Greece  appeared first on Global Volunteers.

Volunteers push your nonprofit’s mission forward, and they might even support one of your most impactful ongoing activities—grant writing.