Throughout 2009, Global Volunteers is celebrating 25 years of genuine development assistance worldwide and the recognition of our 25,000th volunteer on the ground! In 1984, Global Volunteers began as a unique person-to-person program offering volunteer assistance on broad-based community projects, and grew to pioneer what later became popularly known as “volunteer vacations.” This special anniversary site highlights our major accomplishments and summarizes our growth to date. Please enjoy and offer your comments on our blog at right! Watch this anniversary celebration in Chennai India! Read More →
Peacewagers working in Global Volunteers’ host communities worldwide
Volunteer Voices
“Challenge is not a curse or a punishment, but an opportunity...
A few years back I was going through a rough period in my life....
I signed up for two week program serving in Xi’an, China...
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Alexander Drummond teaching Kindergarteners in Peru As we mark...
25th Anniversary Storefront
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