Author: Travel Paulie
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A directory of free volunteering opportunties
A new volunteer directory has been launched for free and low-cost volunteering opportunity around the world.
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A holiday from travel
A brief update on my travelling and why I’ve decided to stop for now, and what I plan to do for the foreseeable future.
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Campaign Report Part 3 – future plans and photos
The third of a 3-part series of reports on my PCs for Migrant Children campaign. It turned out to be far more successful than I imagined and it kept me very, very busy in Maesot right up until the morning I left. Thank you to all who contributed either financially or with getting the word…
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Campaign Report Part 2 – achievements and lessons learned
The second of a 3-part series of reports on my PCs for Migrant Children campaign. It turned out to be far more successful than I imagined and it kept me very, very busy in Maesot right up until the morning I left. Thank you to all who contributed either financially or with getting the word…
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Campaign Report Part 1 – why and how much?
The first of a 3-part series of reports on my PCs for Migrant Children campaign. It turned out to be far more successful than I imagined and it kept me very, very busy in Maesot right up until the morning I left. Thank you to all who contributed either financially or with getting the word…
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To volunteer, or to work?
Originally I set out to travel and incorporate volunteering as a substantial part of the journey. However, my recent experience in Maesot has taught me that I don’t have to do it independently and I don’t have to do it with my own money – I can get paid to do it too. Here are…
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Does volunteering change you?
Does volunteering change you? Yes, there’s no doubt. But it isn’t necessarily the fantastical, amazing change it’s often made out to be.
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PCs for Migrant Children: an update
It’s been a while since I started my ‘PCs for Migrant Children’ campaign, but the process of delivering computers into the schools is underway and I’m seeing success, as well as frustrations. Here is an update.
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Further discussion on the importance of English teaching
Is teaching English as a second language to impoverished children in rural areas really an important endeavour for volunteers? This article continues the discussion with suggestions to replace the large classroom teaching with smaller, more intensive lessons.
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Does English teaching really make a difference?
Does English teaching make a difference to impoverished communities? When undertaking meaningful travel, does this count?
