Information on volunteering abroad

Hi there, This might seem a bit out of the blue, but I really need some info, insights, and advice—especially tips! I’d love to go volunteer in countries that need help. Thanks, and please keep any negative comments to yourself

Hi there,

This is a very broad topic, and your question can't be fully covered in a single discussion. Start by checking out the "Humanitarian Aid and Volunteering Abroad" section on this site: https://voyageforum.com/forum/aide-humanitaire-et-benevolat-a-l-etranger/ You’ll find all the essentials there (especially the first 2 discussions) and plenty of tips. Be cautious: a lot has changed for organizations since 2020 (Covid and its aftermath). Make sure to double-check any info from before 2020.

Another really useful and regularly updated site: https://www.coordinationsud.org/coordination-sud-2/

Murielle

hmm... I’ll say it again: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10624711#10624711

If you’re not able to dig into info sources a bit, forget about getting involved in humanitarian work. Resourcefulness is a must in this field. Or start by simply reaching out to an organization near you (Emmaus, Secours Populaire, recycling center...) to volunteer. That’ll give you a real first taste of what associative work and helping others is all about.

Hmm... I’ll say it again: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10624711#10624711

If you’re not able to dig into info sources a bit, forget about getting involved in humanitarian work. Resourcefulness is a must in this field. Or start by simply reaching out to an organization near you (Emmaus, Secours Populaire, a recycling center, etc.) to volunteer. That’ll give you a real first taste of what working in an association and helping others is like.

Thanks a lot, but I’d like to go abroad, like Madagascar or Asia, to help.

Well, dig around in the discussions in this section using the search engine (top right, "Search...").