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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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Help Others in Need During A Gap Year Abroad

Taking a gap year abroad is a fantastic experience, but it's even better when you invest it in a life-changing experience like volunteering in a country in need. You have many reasons to take a gap year overseas; making new friends, seeing the world, gaining work experience, and so on. But what if you did all of those things while helping somebody who really needs it?

That's exactly what you can do with A Broader View. We organize volunteering trips for people who wish to travel the world and help others in return.

Why Take a Gap Year Abroad Volunteering?

When you join the volunteers of A Broader View, you not only get to know people who, like you, wish to make something meaningful with their life but also gain superb work experience. Volunteering during your gap year is a career booster, not only for college applications but also for many job opportunities, independently of the career you already have or pretend to course. This opportunity allows you to see different worldwide realities and helps you gain brand new skills. Since you will be facing daily challenges and making a good impact on other people's life. Essentially, you empower others and receive many experiences and long-lasting memories.

Volunteer Ecuador Quito Review Diana Holly Children care center

I had some concerns because I am an older volunteer (66) and wasn´t sure if I would fit it.

Volunteer Ecuador Quito Review Diana Holly Children care center

1- How was the local ABV Coordinator and the support provided in-country?

Overall, it was outstanding organisation. I was fortunate in that my ABV Coordinator and my host family were the same. My ABV Coordinator was always extremely helpful in making sure I found my way around, took me to places where I needed to go at times, and feel welcomed and appreciated. She was able to answer any questions that I had regarding my project or taking advantage of sightseeing in and around Quito.   My coordinator also arranged for my Spanish lessons and provided a location for us to meet .

2- What was most difficult to experience?

Not speaking Spanish was the most challenging aspect of my experience.  However, I was lucky in that there were two German volunteers at my project that spoke very good English so that make my work experience manageable. And there were some English speakers at the home of my host family.  I learned to get by with my limited Spanish British Gap Year.

3- Any tips for future volunteers… (Clothing, travel, personal items, donations).

Don´t bring more than you will really need. It never gets really warm in Quito nor really cold, so bring clothes you can layer.  There are lots of tour agencies that have one day and multiday trips in and around Quito.  Shop around for the right trip at the right price for you.  There are lots of small group trips that are affordable and offer wonderful experiences with visitors from all over the world.  If you like museums, Quito has some really good museums and a couple of outstanding ones as well.

Volunteer Ecuador Quito Review Diana Holly Children care center

4-Other things volunteers should know:

When you first arrive, you may feel a bit out of place and have second thoughts, but within a week to 10 days you will adjust to your new life in a different  country and realize what a wonderful and interesting place it is and how kind and helpful everyone is to you.

5- Personal Paragraph (ABV Program Testimonial):

I had some concerns because I am an older volunteer (66) and wasn´t sure if I would fit it.  However, I was always treated as if I was one of them and a valued member of volunteer community.  My age was not an issue in the least.  I really enjoyed the children and staff at the school where I volunteered.  And my second family in Quito.  I will cherish all of my memories of the people I met and the experiences I had.   It was one of the best decisions I ever made.

Volunteer Ecuador Quito Review Diana Holly Children care center

6- How would you describe your accommodation, meals, security (e: host family, on-site, shared).

The meals were always delicious examples of Ecuadorian foods.  The meals were always healthy, ample and varied.   The accommodations were very comfortable and all that I could have asked for.  I always felt very safe, both at my home in Quito and at my project site. Security is taken very seriously here.

Volunteer Ecuador Quito Review Diana Holly Children care center

7- What was your favorite memory of this trip?

My favorite memory is the memory of meeting lots of new people from so many different countries in Ecuador.   I met people from India, Germany, Panama, Canada, Switzerland and different parts of the United States.    I seemed to immediately bond with fellow travelers and they to me.  It’s a wonderful feeling that you can only get from sharing new experiences with other travelers.

8- How was the ABV USA support prior traveling?

They were great.  I had to postpose my trip for a couple of months and they were very understanding and worked with me to reschedule my trip.   Staff was great about keeping in touch both in the planning stages and after I had finalized my trip as well.

Our Programs for Your Gap Year Overseas

We have 245 programs that take place in 4 continents and 25 different countries. Each program is designed to work on specific needs of a particular community or group of people. We work in many different areas, such as medical, social, cultural, educational, human rights, environmentalism, therapy, sports, dance, and even dental help. You are invited to scroll over our programs and find one that you feel identified with..

Applying for a Gap Year with A Broader View

To apply for any of our programs, you first need to review them carefully. Once you choose one, you contact us through email, chat, or phone call, and that's how your gap year starts. We welcome everyone who wishes to help somebody, what we request from you is to be older than 17 and to have a lot of patience and passion for the volunteer work. We need flexible people who can overcome obstacles and have a passion for learning new skills. Despite that A Broader View is a nonprofit volunteer travel organization and receive anyone who can help, we still need to filter all applications to make sure you are applying for the best program you can work in, and also to confirm theirs a free spot to receive you.

Start Your Gap Year Abroad With a Group of Friends

If you and your friends or family have a huge desire of starting your gap year abroad helping others in need, A Broader View welcomes groups of 5 or more people on board. As long as they have more than 17 years old and want to help, we can work with groups of people who already know each other, and make a real change in the world. Contact us now and start the gap year you have in mind with the best intentions.

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