How to Book for a Gap Year Volunteering Abroad

Volunteering abroad is one of the major endeavors of many people including students, office workers or ordinary citizens. Some people have the freedom to volunteer anytime of the year while for some students, volunteering is only possible during a gap year or summer break. But more and more students prefer to volunteer during their gap year because it gives them more time to volunteer.

If you would like to spend your gap year volunteering abroad, one of the initial steps to do is book your volunteer placement with a volunteer agency. There are various agencies offering different volunteer programs abroad. Some agencies such as Go Discover Abroad have attractive volunteer packages which even include sightseeing trips. This makes it hard for some people to choose an agency to book their gap year volunteer placement.

When choosing an agency, you should choose at least three agencies using three criteria: long years of experience in sending volunteers abroad, with packages that give more benefits to volunteers, and with a wide range of affordable volunteer programs.

Once you have at least three agencies in mind, compare the pros and cons of each agency using the three criteria. And before finally signing up a volunteer program with the agency that has the most benefits for you, it would also be helpful to read reviews about that agency. Reviews reflect the qualitative aspect of an organization and the program it offers.

Choosing a volunteer agency for your gap year volunteering abroad may be challenging. But there are simple tips that can help you make the right choice.