Top Tips: Travelling Abroad

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Do your research. Arranging it yourself will be cheaper than going through a company, but there will be a lot of organising to do. If you do get someone else to organise everything for you, shop around. There’s a wide variety of prices. If you are volunteering in developing countries, you may want to think about some ethical considerations e.g. Does it work with local partner organisations and invest in its volunteer programmes

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Don’t forget the red tape. Make sure you have the correct visas, particularly if you want to work outside the EU. Don’t take risks with your health. Make sure you get any jabs you need in plenty of time. If you are volunteering, don’t lose sight of the fact that it’s not a holiday. But don’t forget to have fun too!

See Also:
CDEC’s International Work & Volunteering Opportunities – includes lots of organisations and advice-giving sites