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Embark on a Global Journey of Giving! Volunteer Abroad

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Travel differently in 2022.

Our service-based voluntary travel programs continue to focus on sustainable development, community, and diversity.

ABV Volunteers programs offer invaluable support to local communities across the globe. More than ever, the contribution of our volunteers in terms of local time, expertise, and expenditures is critical to helping these communities recover. We understand the lingering uncertainty surrounding travel planning can be unsettling. Contact us to determine where you can travel and what our health and safety procedures are. Learn about current travel restrictions, as well as our flexible change policies. Get involved today, travel responsibly, and act as agents of positive change.

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Change Your Life: Volunteer Abroad

Don't you wish to do something meaningful with your life? Sometimes deciding what that meaningful thing can take us time. But while you do that, you can choose to volunteer abroad and help others while you find your own vocation.

Volunteering abroad is a life-changing experience. Many times in our life we spend a lot of time thinking about what to do with our time and choices, our problems, our happiness. But what about the others? What about the fulfillment we feel after doing good to someone else?

Taking volunteer trips show you a different side of life. And it's incredibly beneficial not only for many universities, colleges, and job applications, but it's also a trip that helps you find a path in this world.

Reasons to Volunteer Abroad

You see, many people think about making transcendental travels after they finish high school and college. They want to see the world, but they see it from a distance, with a glass screen in between.

To volunteer abroad allows you to actually get in touch with people from different parts of the world. You get to meet their reality and enjoy a new country in a way you have never dreamed of before.

You will go somewhere where you are needed, independently of your career background and skills. With A Broader View, you get to choose your destination according to the causes that move you the most. But if you do not have a favorite program, you can request some assistance and travel to places you may have not known before.

Volunteer in Ecuador Quito Review Connie Torres Health Care Program

The people at my project were amazing as were my host family and the fellow volunteers.

Volunteer in Ecuador Quito Review Connie Torres Health Care Program

1- How was the local ABV Coordinator and the support provided in-country?
My local ABV coordinator Laura was AMAZING. She went above and beyond to make sure that we all felt at home. She took us in as one of her own children. I always felt safe and comfortable in the home and I could always go to her with any questions or apprehensions.

2- What was the most surprising thing you experienced?
The most surprising thing I experienced was seeing how healthcare works in Ecuador. I found that funding towards the healthcare system is not prioritized and healthcare is very sectionalized. I was also surprised to find that the weather in Quito goes back and forth.

3- What was most difficult to experience?
The most difficult thing to experience was seeing all the immigrants in Ecuador and how they struggle to receive the healthcare that they need. The economic situation in Ecuador cannot support all the immigrants currently so healthcare is also affected. Many people choose to not seek out healthcare even when they need it because they cannot afford it or because they are not legal citizens of Ecuador.

4- Any tips for future volunteers… (Clothing, travel, personal items, donations)
If it is sunny out GO OUT! It rains spontaneously so you should bring a raincoat. You should also reach out to Laura before getting there so she can communicate with the medical director to see what needs the clinic has at the moment. I wish I had been able to do that so I could bring them more of what they needed at the clinic.

Volunteer in Ecuador Quito Review Connie Torres Health Care Program

5- Other things volunteers should know:
Please be open minded to the culture and try to explore as much as you can. Make the most out of your stay in Quito.

6- Personal Paragraph (ABV Program Testimonial):
I had a great time in Quito. I think Laura does an amazing job at ensuring we all get the best experience possible. I do think we should be able to communicate with our host family beforehand to know the local weather and just to get a better jist of who we are living with. I think ABV should change this so that volunteers are less in the dark. I had the best experience here and I would not change anything. The people at my project were amazing as were my host family and the fellow volunteers. There was always enough food for us and we were always trying different things. Laura also made sure I wouldnt get lost so she came with me a couple of times. She was there for anything I needed.

Volunteer in Ecuador Quito Review Connie Torres Health Care Program

ABV: you get the full summary of the accommodation information, so you contact them before traveling, we also have a description of the weather in our websitte per country and the volunteer guide we provide once you pay the balance gives you the full details, and we always encorage our volunteers to do their own research.

7- What was your favorite memory of this trip?
My favorite memory was making empanadas de viento with Laura and her family and drinking lots of colada morada! The food is so delicious!

8- How was the ABV USA support prior traveling?
I did not need much support but they were readily available.

ABV: we sent 18 emails in total to you.

9 – Are you willing to speak to other potential ABV volunteers?
Yes I am!

Volunteering Abroad Programs

We have a wide variety of programs where you can participate. You can choose from helping people in their language and cultural immersion, help the youth in places where human rights are not respected and even offer medical, educational, social, and emotional attention. There is a place in A Broader View for everyone who wishes to help. We have 245 social projects spread across 4 continents and 25 countries. All our programs are tax-deductible and anyone with 17 years or more can join them.

Apply Now and Start Your Volunteer Trips

Even though we welcome everyone, we need to review all applications to make sure the program you chose is currently taking new volunteers. Besides, we also like to make sure everyone who travels with A Broader View understands that this trip is being life fulfilling, but it's also a responsibility you gain with us and the community you are helping. All we need to confirm is that you are a proactive, patient, flexible, and considerate person. You will be facing many adversities when traveling to a place in need, so most of your comfortabilities will be reduced.

Organize Group Volunteer Trips

Do you have a group from school, work, or college who also want to help others in need? That's great news! A Broader View accepts groups of 5 or more people who wish to make a real change in the world. Contact us now and start this life-changing experience!