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warm meal for a family, planting a tree in a deforested area, or teaching a disabled child to brush his teeth.


Conquering costs Volunteers often are unpleasantly sur- prised to learn they might have to pay for their trip expenses and in-country costs. Although some expenses like room and board likely are included in your program fee, it’s unusual for a volunteer organization to pay for airfare, travel insurance, or medical necessities. Exceptions usually are long-term programs with well-estab- lished organizations, such as the Peace Corps (see Helpful Resources), that might offer a stipend to help defray costs; however, they’re highly selec- tive and offer limited flexibility. Many aspiring volunteers turn to family or friends for monetary assis-


The fact that people in desperate ... circumstances can smile and still have faith in the world ... that’s really beautiful.


— Dana Sachs


tance, use frequent-flier donations, or take advantage of employer matching programs. (If your host organization is a nonprofit, donations likely are tax-deductible.) Some hold fundrais- ers, while others launch campaigns on sites such as GoFundMe. Although primarily geared toward students, grants and scholarships are available for international volunteers. Reduce your costs by volunteer- ing closer to home at, for example, a Canadian husky ranch or a health clinic in Mexico. Undertake a high- needs project that might pay for some travel costs. Find out if a local


clinic will provide your required vaccinations for free. Despite the costs and critical conditions, international volunteers agree the experience is transforma- tional, unforgettable, and inspiring. Sachs, who plans to volunteer in Greece for a third time, says, “The fact that people in desperate, des- perate circumstances can smile and still have faith in the world … that’s really beautiful.”


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