Some of our projects include work with children and schools, as well as with the elderly. We typically travel to different places and spend time assisting in several projects during the same trip, which gives the team a hands-on idea of all the different types of service. Our trips are a great opportunity to test your preferences in volunteerism and find an activity that fulfils you, which you can practice later in life.
(leadership programs and service work in public schools)
Volunteering abroad is a unique experience, unlike any trip you have ever taken. It may sound cliché, but it is true. Unlike that of a typical tourist going down the beaten path, your perspective will be exactly the opposite – that of an insider.
Experiencing another country outside the limits of your hotel is essentially seeing it how the locals see it. Working on a volunteer project takes that one step further, where you are not only experiencing the culture alongside the locals, but are fully immersed in a meaningful project that will make a difference for others.
Volunteering is an amazing, hands-on educational opportunity. You will learn and understand more about Croatia in the 2 weeks of your trip than any textbook could teach you in a lifetime. As a person, you will grow and build character to become the person you aspire to be, while being a fantastic example to others.
Have your skills and strengths in mind since you will need them. Think about your communication skills and your unique qualities which can contribute to the project. Rest assured that they will not go unnoticed or unappreciated.
Hey, it’s true we can’t change the world by ourselves, and volunteering is really about taking that first step to encourage others to follow. It’s a wonderful example of leadership with lasting effects.
If you are unsure whether you can cope with the feeling of hopelessness and doom in the typically harsh and emotionally-draining environments of underdeveloped countries, Croatia is a perfect choice. It combines service work without the emotional overdrive, with a comfortable European infrastructure which feels like home – a hot shower at the end of the day topped with a delicious Mediterranean meal can, and usually does, make all the difference in the world. Not to mention bonding and lasting friendships in a surrounding of breathtaking, natural beauty.