volunteer abroad

[hellraid]

sooo, I've been thinking and I need to do something. So I am thinking I should do one of these volunteer programs. There is a lot. But I am not sure where I should go. At this time everything sounds amazing. But I am still torned between Australia, Canada or somehere in the states. I am the person who would be happy to do anyhing. So pretty much help out people on their farm or whatever. Is it a bad idea, like is it to much of a long-stretch?

I understand that it is difificult as it is already. Maybe I should look into somewhere in Europe as well? I would't mind. Europe is pretty. But I just want to escape everything. It's not like I don't love my country, it's just not for me right now.

I am so scared to take this leap, but I talked to my aunt this evening and she told me she'd kick my ass if I didn't do this :k

[I_royalty_I]

Hey if it sounds good to you and you’ve thought it through, I see no down side. I’m sure anybody would be happy to have volunteers help them out, the world is a tough place to be in sometimes. It would be a good opportunity for you to explore somewhere new too I’m sure!

[Tyranitar]

sooo, I've been thinking and I need to do something. So I am thinking I should do one of these volunteer programs. There is a lot. But I am not sure where I should go. At this time everything sounds amazing. But I am still torned between Australia, Canada or somehere in the states. I am the person who would be happy to do anyhing. So pretty much help out people on their farm or whatever. Is it a bad idea, like is it to much of a long-stretch?

I understand that it is difificult as it is already. Maybe I should look into somewhere in Europe as well? I would't mind. Europe is pretty. But I just want to escape everything. It's not like I don't love my country, it's just not for me right now.

I am so scared to take this leap, but I talked to my aunt this evening and she told me she'd kick my ass if I didn't do this :k

Where are you from?
I know that a lot of north americans go volunteer to south america. A lot of people to help and also cheap.
I mean, Canada, Australia and the States are awesome, but I don't think they need that much help volunteering than a poor country.
Also south america is gorgeus!

But also, yeah. Do what makes YOU happy


Edit: Nice cookie bar! I want itttt!

[hellraid]

Hey if it sounds good to you and you’ve thought it through, I see no down side. I’m sure anybody would be happy to have volunteers help them out, the world is a tough place to be in sometimes. It would be a good opportunity for you to explore somewhere new too I’m sure!

I know, I am so excited to do this. I am not quite sure where to start. It does feel good that I have support of family though. So they will back me up. I just need to do something to turn my life around you know? Just not sure where to start or how to take that leap

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Where are you from?
I know that a lot of north americans go volunteer to south america. A lot of people to help and also cheap.
I mean, Canada, Australia and the States are awesome, but I don't think they need that much help volunteering than a poor country.
Also south america is gorgeus!

But also, yeah. Do what makes YOU happy

Oooh I live in Sweden, so it's kind of a big leap.

I mean I would not turn down any country to be fair. If I can't get a job here might as well just help others in need.

[I_royalty_I]

I know, I am so excited to do this. I am not quite sure where to start. It does feel good that I have support of family though. So they will back me up. I just need to do something to turn my life around you know? Just not sure where to start or how to take that leap

I’m a big supporter of just jumping into something scary and going for it. Granted, I’m a thinker and like to attack a problem or thought from every angle before I jump into it. But once you make up your mind after doing that, you can rest assured that you made the right choice and thought it through

[hellraid]

I’m a big supporter of just jumping into something scary and going for it. Granted, I’m a thinker and like to attack a problem or thought from every angle before I jump into it. But once you make up your mind after doing that, you can rest assured that you made the right choice and thought it through

I've never been like that to be honest. I've always been the safe good old guy. Just keep living their life because it's safe. But it is fucking boring (sorry. don't ban me D I have made up my mind. Now it's just a matter of where I should go. It would look good on my cv as well.
@(you need an account to see links) I know right? So lucky with the userbar, Jebus christ

[kittyray]

I think this kind of thing can be great, but would probably look into any sort of organization you work with to make sure it isn't too voluntourist-y, but I know even within organizations it can vary a lot. It might not be the type of volunteering you're into, but I've met a lot of people over the years who had great experiences (you need an account to see links), but I think there might be mixed reviews overall, I'm not sure?

[hellraid]

I think this kind of thing can be great, but would probably look into any sort of organization you work with to make sure it isn't too voluntourist-y, but I know even within organizations it can vary a lot. It might not be the type of volunteering you're into, but I've met a lot of people over the years who had great experiences (you need an account to see links), but I think there might be mixed reviews overall, I'm not sure?

I will do the woofing for sure, it does sound the easiest. I've seen a few post to reach out through facebook as well. Woofing for me has always felt like the go to. But I've always been to scared to do anything. But who cares now. I need to stop being a chicken and just do

[Infected]

Overall it sounds like a great idea and opportunity! The States in general would be amazing, but would definitely depend on exactly where, and what sort of volunteer work it was. Also I'm not sure if 'distance from home is a thing' but Australia would maybe be a bit too far in that regard?

[hellraid]

Overall it sounds like a great idea and opportunity! The States in general would be amazing, but would definitely depend on exactly where, and what sort of volunteer work it was. Also I'm not sure if 'distance from home is a thing' but Australia would maybe be a bit too far in that regard?

Yeah I actually have no idea. I am just spitballing right now. I've seen a few Swedish people living in Australia needing help to take care of their farm and familly though. Right now I can't find the damn post though. They probably already found enough people for the season though