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There’s no escaping that international travel can result in increased carbon emissions. However, when done responsibly, we can use the positive impacts and inherently low-carbon nature of volunteering to reduce and somewhat offset our emissions. In this article, we’ll explore how and why international volunteering can provide a lower-carbon alternative to typical tourism and what you need to keep in mind when deciding where to go and what to do. Making hay, the sustainable wa

Embarking on an international volunteering project can be one of the most impactful and life-changing experiences you can have. But stepping out of your comfort zone and into something completely new can be daunting, and it’s natural to have reservations. As Concordia’s International Volunteer Manager, I look after our outgoing volunteers, helping them to find the right project for them and supporting them as they prepare to set off. I use my own experience in international

When you volunteer with Concordia, you won’t just be contributing to meaningful projects around the world and learning new skills; you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime. How do we know? Some of our very first volunteers still look back fondly on their time with Concordia, over 70 years later! Volunteering with Concordia back in the 50s Meet Bill, who joined Concordia’s volunteer camps in 1954, 1955 and 1960. Working on a community-based project in France called “Les

November has been a busy month for Concordia’s International Volunteer Manager, Tom Page.  As a charity dedicated to international volunteering, we make it a priority to stay in touch with our partners around the world. Nowadays, that often happens online, but from time to time, it’s important to get out into the world and meet our partners face to face. Read on for Tom’s takeaways from two recent visits to Germany and South Africa, and get an inside look at how the internati