Benefits of volunteering abroad

Benefits of volunteering abroad

Volunteering abroad offers numerous advantages, both for professional and personal development, and it provides a sense of satisfaction from helping those in need.

The benefits of volunteering abroad extend to both the volunteer and the recipient of the services. For the volunteer, the primary interest is to assist those in need, while for the recipient, it often means an improvement in their quality of life.

 

Types of volunteer work abroad

There are several types of volunteer work abroad, including:

 

Social volunteering

This activity is carried out in organizations whose goal is to benefit underserved human groups in various ways. It can involve humanitarian or healthcare volunteering during emergencies.

 

Animal or environmental volunteering

This type of volunteering involves associations dedicated to animal protection, environmental conservation, or environmentally friendly construction projects. They rely on volunteers to perform various activities.

 

Professional volunteering

Professional volunteering takes place in organizations related to the volunteer’s field of expertise, allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills. The primary purpose is to benefit others without receiving any financial compensation.

 

Targeted objective volunteering

Targeted objective volunteering may involve receiving compensation in the form of goods, such as food or accommodation, in exchange for teaching or providing a specific service.

 

Youth volunteering

Youth volunteering is an excellent option for individuals who lack professional training and work experience. It allows young people to engage in volunteer activities in other countries.

 

Benefits of volunteering abroad

The advantages of volunteering abroad are numerous and include the following:

Cultural learning: Volunteers get to experience and learn about new cultures, improve language skills, and gain international exposure. This happens because volunteering involves working with people who speak different languages and have diverse cultural backgrounds.

Teamwork skills: Most volunteer activities require teamwork, which helps volunteers develop valuable teamwork skills.

Networking opportunities: Volunteering allows individuals to establish new professional relationships. They can connect with people working in areas that interest them, providing an opportunity for professional recommendations or advice.

Enhanced professional experience: Volunteering provides a chance to apply existing knowledge and develop skills relevant to various job positions.

Boosted self-esteem: Volunteering contributes to personal growth and self-esteem. Contributing to a noble cause and being part of a significant social project can lead to a sense of personal achievement.

Adaptability: Volunteering fosters adaptability to different sociocultural environments, enhancing one’s ability to thrive in diverse settings.

Problem-solving skills: Volunteering helps individuals develop problem-solving skills, as they often find themselves in situations where creative solutions are required.

 

Benefits for those receiving voluntary aid

The benefits are not only for the individuals who engage in volunteer work but are also received by those who receive the help or support, including:

The affected social group benefits from the work carried out by volunteers, which can encompass social, environmental, conflict resolution, or any other activities that have been undertaken.

The most needy communities receive assistance to improve their quality of life and are guided towards building a fairer world through various social initiatives, such as educational inclusion, labor or social reintegration, and addressing basic needs.

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UNIVERSITY PRACTICES

Our volunteers will be able to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.

What does volunteering focused on university practices involve?

At Cooperating Volunteers, we make agreements with different universities to validate university credits with the aim of traveling in a more responsible and economical way.

The specialties we work with are extensive: medical volunteering, nursing, education, social work, psychology, physiotherapy, engineering, architecture…

The practices can be carried out in our designated destinations for this purpose, as well as in Spain.

If you choose an international destination, it’s a unique way to live an unforgettable and enriching experience, as you will have the opportunity to continue your education in another country, with a completely different culture.

Stepping out of our comfort zone and being part of the various projects at the destination will allow us to grow both personally and professionally, creating a more extensive curriculum.

And we are fully convinced that this experience will accompany you throughout your life.

You will be able to visit hospitals, schools, centers, orphanages, and participate directly and actively in the daily lives of all those people at the destination, always accompanied by other professionals willing to collaborate hand in hand with you and guide you in daily tasks.

If your university is not part of the agreement with Cooperating Volunteers, you can contact cristina@cooperatingvolunteers.com so that we can get in touch and make this experience a reality. 

CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING

Corporate volunteering consists of tailored programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills.

It is proven that teamwork directly impacts productivity. 

Collective effort surpasses individual capabilities, promotes diversity of skills, stimulates creativity, and facilitates problem-solving in the face of various challenges.

Therefore, it not only maximizes efficiency but also enriches the work environment.

We conduct corporate volunteering programs that consist of customized programs for your company, designed to develop teamwork skills, improve performance, and foster unity among employees.

We tailor projects to the corporate identity and size of the company, and we can adjust them to any destination and time of the year.

The advantages of corporate volunteering include:

  • Improving communication.
  • Group unity.
  • Cultural integration in different situations.
  • Employee training.
  • Increased Corporate Social Responsibility.

The future is aligned with a more responsible society, and participating in social projects positions our company among the list of revolutionary businesses that want to be part of the change.

If you resonate with this message, corporate volunteering is a unique experience both individually and collectively, and at Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the process to make it a unique journey.

FAMILY VOLUNTEERING

Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. 

Spending quality time with family and being able to disconnect from our hectic routines is not only enriching but also necessary.

Sometimes we forget to communicate, connect, and dedicate time to each other. Each one of us lives focused on our jobs, schools… And it’s necessary to find the opportunity to pause and take care of ourselves.

Quality time spent with family strengthens emotional bonds, promotes communication, and contributes to the emotional well-being of its members. And of course, it creates lifelong positive memories.

At Cooperating Volunteers, we suggest moving away from those ‘more superficial’ trips (which can also be fantastic), but we invite you to live this experience to bring out our most empathetic and humanitarian side.

Family volunteering gives us the opportunity to be part of a positive impact, promoting values of solidarity and social responsibility.

There are many families who choose to experience these trips focused on cooperation and direct involvement with different communities around the world, where living conditions are very different and sometimes entirely precarious.

Projects are tailored to different ages, allowing us to work together.

An incredible way to fill our suitcase with memories, learning, and knowledge.

And although stepping out of our comfort zone often feels daunting, we assure you firsthand that it’s worth it.

At Cooperating Volunteers, we accompany you throughout the entire experience, from start to finish, to make it unforgettable.

SENIOR VOLUNTEERING

At Cooperating Volunteers, we believe it’s never too late for anything, especially for volunteering and living a unique and unforgettable experience.

There are many people, increasingly so, who opt for responsible travel that involves social work.

Accustomed to organized and mostly touristic trips, at Cooperating Volunteers, we want to advocate for a more enriching experience, one that transforms us from within and allows us to be part of the change the world needs to see.

We can adapt both the destination and the duration of our projects to fit your needs.

It’s an opportunity full of emotions that allows us to significantly contribute to different communities and their evolution. And you can participate in different areas such as education, social support, or assistance in different centers.

Some of the benefits include:

  • Sense of purpose: Provides a sense of purpose by contributing your skills and experiences to meaningful causes.
  • Emotional well-being: Reduces feelings of isolation and establishes social connections.
  • Personal development: It’s continuous learning, skill development, and discovering new activities while keeping the mind-body active.
  • Physical health: Keeping active.
  • Stress reduction: The act of helping others reduces stress and contributes to mental health.

Living this experience will undoubtedly be a before and after. 

SOCIAL VOLUNTEERING

A volunteering initiative with leadership and impact through the educational action program.

When we talk about social volunteering, we refer to all those actions and activities carried out altruistically, selflessly, and with the aim of addressing multiple problems and needs of different communities, always focused on education and self-sufficiency.

Education is essential because it provides the tools and knowledge necessary for personal, social, and economic development.

Our goal is to create self-sufficient communities and provide opportunities for the future personal development of each member. The message is not to ‘give’, but to accompany in the process of training for self-managed provision.

At Cooperating Volunteers, many of our destinations and projects embrace this type of volunteering. Some of our projects include: community programs, education, women’s empowerment…

And although they are completely different from each other, they share a single objective: progress towards a society that can embrace us all in the same way.

If you are someone who is restless, who needs to see a change in the future, volunteering is an experience tailor-made for you.