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Volunteer abroad!!!!!!!! Help!!!

So I am looking to take a year of before I go to college,

georgelopez66
george lopez
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So I am looking to take a year of before I go to college, and I have been looking into doing a volunteer program abroad for 6 months.... I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of organizations to do it through, or destinations to go to I would really appreciate it!! I also want to go somewhere where I can learn a new language while volunteering!! If anyone has any ideas let me know!!

Shane Dallas
The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas
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Hello George and welcome to the Forum!

One of the previous best forums on this subject is this thread: Volunteer Community/Aid Work

Be very wary of organisations that charge you first world prices to live in third world countries. There is an online article somewhere in a UK paper (cannot seem to find it now) that discussed the high prices charged by some gap year agencies and how very little of the money you pay actually go to the country/region you are helping. Most of it is swallowed in administration and other costs back at the agency.
Shane Dallas
The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas
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Ah, just found it - Gap agencies charge up to 600% mark-up.

The title says it all.
Meghan
MegDas
Meghan
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Hello George

I just started a volunteer travel website with links to affordable opportunities abroad. Visit WorldHelpLink

Hope this helps!!
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