Volunteering abroad is an amazing way to improve your resume, meet friends, learn a language and to engage in new experiences. FRUGALMONKEY has an entire section about volunteering abroad. In some cases volunteers need visas and work permits in order to gain college credit or to even be allowed in the country. Additionally, many programs require that you pay for volunteer hours, while others are free. There is a lot of information to sift through when thinking about volunteering in a foreign country. Check out FRUGALMONKEY’s entire section on volunteering while you live abroad and how to arrange an entire trip based off your desire to volunteer. Information on government programs, volunteer agencies as well as work permits will help you gain a better sense of about the volunteering you are looking for.
