Global Volunteers
Why choose Global Volunteers?
Global Volunteers pioneered short-term volunteer programs in 1984 to engage volunteers in meaningful community development projects around the world. Global Volunteers aims to promote peace and justice all over the globe. The nonprofit organization, in partnership with UNICEF, is led by experts and local leaders who develop and evaluate programs that help prepare short-term volunteers to maximize ...
Global Volunteers pioneered short-term volunteer programs in 1984 to engage volunteers in meaningful community development projects around the world. Global Volunteers aims to promote peace and justice all over the globe. The nonprofit organization, in partnership with UNICEF, is led by experts and local leaders who develop and evaluate programs that help prepare short-term volunteers to maximize their contributions to long-term development projects in communities, especially in addressing the safety and development of children. To date, Global Volunteers has engaged over 32,000 volunteers in 34 different countries. Invest in the continuous improvement of our volunteer management and gain new volunteer learning opportunities. Become a Global Volunteer and join the movement!
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Volunteering with the Lakota at the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota
by: Gordon SmithProgram: Volunteer on the Rosebud ReservationOur Global Volunteers trip to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota in July 2022 exceeded my expectations. There were so many dimensions to our service program there. We stayed at a dorm of the Rosebud Episcopal Mission and Rev. John Willard was our host. On our first day after orientation we visited a wildlife refuge and hiked to a waterfall and river. We were invited to sit in on two Tribal Council meetings, which gave us insight on the issues the Lakota Tribe dealt with. On the second...
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Experience life in an American Indian community on the plains of South Dakota in this volunteer program. The Sicangu band, also known as Lakota o...
The Rio Grande Valley often looms large in today’s news. But beyond the headlines and politics lie vibrant communities requesting your help. The ...
The mountainous island of Crete is the largest of the Greek islands, known for its gorgeous beaches and excellent hospitality. Global Volunteers ...
Global Volunteers invites you to experience Nepal by making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged children and youths. Help them reach their...
Experience this fascinating South Pacific island culture and locale while working one-on-one with children and youth striving to improve their ...
Join Global Volunteers teaching Conversational English to Children and Youth on the picturesque island of Sicily, Italy. Our partners in Sicil...
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Sheri Anne Blesener
Participated in 2017
Sheri Anne Blesener is from Duluth, Minnesota, originally. She has lived with her husband David and their three children, Andrew, Alex, and Annika, fo...
Sheri Anne Blesener
Participated in 2017
My spouse and I were looking for a way to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary!
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