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Articles about volunteering abroad, travel and news about Projects Abroad
A volunteer measures the heartbeat of a young girl during her medical internship abroad for high school students.

By Isabel Silva 27th February, 2019

Medical Volunteering for High School Students
Find out everything you need to know about how our Medicine High School Special Projects to help you prepare for a medical degree.
Shuan watching over the kids as they practice their surfing skills on Muizenberg beach

By Julie Brondeel 20th February, 2019

People of Projects Abroad: Shuan Solomons - Surfing Coordinator in South Africa
Learn about Shuan’s story and his role as the Surfing Coordinator in South Africa.
During her high school volunteer trip abroad, a Public Health volunteer measures blood pressure in a medical outreach.

By Isabel Silva 13th February, 2019

You wouldn’t believe the impact our high school volunteers had last summer
Discover the impact our high school volunteers achieved during their teenage volunteering abroad experience in summer 2019.
An intern checks a woman’s blood pressure during an undergraduate medical volunteering opportunity abroad.

By Vicci Parry 06th February, 2019

The top 4 overseas medical internships for pre-med students in 2024
Worried about getting into a medical degree? Our ethical medical programmes will boost your application and let you learn directly from experienced doctors.
Trained South African staff employed by Projects Abroad check on a safe volunteer abroad placement.

By Jen Southern 23rd January, 2019

10 Ways we keep you safe when travelling abroad with us
A list of ways Projects Abroad ensures your safety as a volunteer overseas. We cover topics on health, accommodation, transport and more!
An older Projects Abroad volunteer reads to a child in Africa.

By Stephanie Klink 08th January, 2019

Best Volunteer Programmes for Adults over 50 in 2024
Take advantage of your later years and do something different by volunteering abroad. Here are our best volunteer abroad programmes for people in their 50s, 60s, and older.
Do I need experience to volunteer abroad?

By Vicci Parry 09th November, 2018

Do I need experience to volunteer abroad?
Everything you need to know about requirements for volunteering overseas with Projects Abroad.
When you encounter an unfamiliar way of life while travelling abroad, you can experience a culture shock.

By Hannah Atkins 28th November, 2017

Coping With Culture Shock: Symptoms & Solutions
Travelling to a new country can be overwhelming - here's our advice on how to overcome culture shock and the Projects Abroad resources available to you!

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