Global Volunteers

An interprofessional group of nursing and occupational therapy (OT) students led by Dr. Samantha Sasson from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY, shared their skills and compassion with local youth and adults in Heraklion, Crete. Dr. Sassone said Global Volunteers’ positive reviews and Philosophy of Service assured her the service opportunity was a good fit with the College’s mission, which draws from the work of Ignatius Loyola. Read on for details on the group’s contribution: https://lnkd.in/dkQWZJsC If your university is interested in partnering with Global Volunteers on short-term study abroad service-learning programs, we would love to connect and discuss how we can work together. Request information here: https://lnkd.in/dRxtwWPY #servicelearning #collegestudent #universitystudent #volunteerabroad #volunteer #universitystudentgroup

High school students from Loyola Blakefield School in Towson, Maryland partnered with Global Volunteers on the Blackfeet Reservation of Montana in 2022, 2023, and 2024 to apply their school’s values to people’s real-life needs. Read on to learn how our working relationships with schools create enduring service-learning partnerships here: https://lnkd.in/dsQb_p_E If your high school is interested in partnering with Global Volunteers on short-term study abroad service-learning programs, we would love to connect and discuss how we can work together. Request information here: https://lnkd.in/ddDsZA_K #VolunteerAbroad #ServiceLearning #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #EssentialServices #Shorttermstudyabroad #STSA

In an insightful article featured in a special edition of USA TODAY celebrating Native American Heritage Month, alumna Danna Walker highlights her recent adventure in service with Global Volunteers at the Blackfeet Nation in Montana. In this heartfelt reflection, Danna recounts how the service program deepened her understanding of Indigenous identities and the importance of community engagement. From working alongside Blackfeet families to revitalizing community spaces, our volunteers contributed to meaningful projects that foster connection and respect. “This experience was more meaningful than we could have imagined, and I can say ‘we’ because our group bonded in the way those in a platoon might,” she says. Read Danna’s inspiring story on page 104 here: https://lnkd.in/e-ZQR_mV Become a Global Volunteer! Request information here: https://lnkd.in/dthaP3db #GlobalVolunteers #BlackfeetNation #IndigenousCultures #CommunityService #VolunteerJourney

Tanzania's third Mental Health Conference took place on October 10, coinciding with World Mental Health Day. This impactful event gathered over 400 participants, including Ministry of Health directors, professionals, and students, to address global mental health education and combat social stigma, aligning with the United Nations' vision for increased awareness. During the conference, Global Volunteers’ Co-Founder Michele Gran, had the honor of representing the Reaching Children’s Potential Mental Wellness Initiative, showcasing our collaboration with the Tanzania Mental Health Association, Iringa University, Ilula Lutheran Church, and Iringa Sober House. Our efforts to provide mental health education and services at the village level were well-received, earning recognition for innovation and effectiveness. Become a Global Volunteer in Tanzania! Request information: https://lnkd.in/dthaP3db #MentalHealthDay #TanzaniaMentalHealth #MentalHealth #RCPProgram

Thrilled to see Global Volunteers featured in The New York Times' insightful article 𝐻𝑜𝑤 𝑡𝑜 𝐶ℎ𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑎 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑒𝑟 𝑇𝑟𝑖𝑝, which provides valuable guidance on choosing the right volunteer service program. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gUfYBfN7 Note: A New York Times subscription is needed to read the full article. Become a Global Volunteer! Request information: https://lnkd.in/gBu6e6X8 #Volunteering #GlobalVolunteers #MeaningfulTravel #TravelThatFeedsTheSoul #VolunteerAbroad

Together, we’re achieving greatness! This summer, Ad Hoc LLC made a tremendous impact by donating 30 laptops to Ukrainian refugee children in Poland. These laptops are more than just devices—they're a gateway to education and opportunity for children facing uncertain futures. A special thank you to Ad Hoc and Adam Robinson for your incredible generosity and for helping to ensure that these children are set up for success. Your contribution makes a world of difference! Want to see your gift in action? Donate today! https://lnkd.in/ep4gf2CD Become a Global Volunteer in Poland! Request information: https://lnkd.in/dthaP3db

Thank you Carson Couch for your service with Global Volunteers in Kathmandu, Nepal! Faculty led- Student groups of all majors and areas of study can share their knowledge and skills on development projects that help deliver the United Nations Essential Package focusing on children - eradicating hunger, improving health, and enhancing cognition. Global Volunteers certifies student volunteer service hours to enable students to meet study abroad, service-learning, or class requirements. If your university is interested in partnering with Global Volunteers on short-term study abroad service-learning programs, we would love to connect and discuss how we can work together. Request information here: https://lnkd.in/dRxtwWPY #VolunteerAbroad #ServiceLearning #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #EssentialServices #Shorttermstudyabroad #STSA

Global Volunteers’ multi-faceted partnership with Rise Against Hunger is a model for international cooperation to multiply NGO impact. Through Journey to Serve, Rise Against Hunger encourages like-minded people associated with their multiple programs to participate in Global Volunteers service program abroad to “help end hunger, create food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture on a global scale.” A significant contribution is Rise Against Hunger’s donation of fortified meals to Global Volunteers’ Reaching Children’s Potential (RCP) Program in Tanzania. Global Volunteers, in turn, encourages its volunteers to invest in local meal packaging events that supply the food sent abroad to nourish the RCP children and families we serve. 𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚! 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://lnkd.in/gBu6e6X8 #GlobalVolunteers #RCPProgram #RiseAgainstHunger #ItStartsWithAMeal #HungerCampions

Fifteen students and two professors from the University of Central Missouri served with Global Volunteers for two weeks in Kathmandu, Nepal. After this service-learning adventure with Global Volunteers, Sushil Thapa, Assistant Professor of Agronomy at the University of Central Missouri shared, "𝘞𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳." Faculty led- Student groups of all majors and areas of study can share their knowledge and skills on development projects that help deliver the United Nations Essential Package focusing on children - eradicating hunger, improving health, and enhancing cognition.  Global Volunteers certifies student volunteer service hours to enable students to meet study abroad, service-learning, or class requirements.    If your university is interested in partnering with  Global Volunteers on short-term study abroad service-learning programs, we would love to connect and discuss how we can work together. Request information here: https://lnkd.in/dRxtwWPY  #VolunteerAbroad  #ServiceLearning #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #EssentialServices #Shorttermstudyabroad  #STSA 

In an interview at FOX 17, 75-year-old Gordon Smith talks about his inspiring journey volunteering in the US and abroad, and the impact he had on the communities he served. As a six-time Global Volunteers alumnus, he shared, “𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑘𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑦𝑜𝑢’𝑟𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑…𝑦𝑜𝑢’𝑟𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦,” he explained warmly. “𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘐’𝘮 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰. 𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘫𝘰𝘣.” We at Global Volunteers, thank you Gordon, for your incredible service and the positive difference you have made in the communities you’ve served. If you’re interested in sharing your talents with communities that can benefit from your service, request more information about Global Volunteers: https://lnkd.in/gBu6e6X8