Listly by AIESEC Sri Lanka
A volunteer experience can be an enriching experience, while a volunteer experience abroad can be life-changing. Here are 10 reasons why volunteering abroad should be in your bucket list.
A volunteering experience is the perfect way to contribute to the betterment of the world while developing essential skills for you to be a solution-oriented and purpose-driven person.
Travelling to new destinations is no doubt at the very top of most bucket lists and with a volunteer experience, you get to travel AND leave behind an impact.
Volunteer abroad once and you might find yourself with a passion to engage in more opportunities to uplift a community and chase your dreams, no matter the distance.
Develop your decision making, critical thinking, finance and language skills
The only way to grow is by stepping out of your comfort zone to face challenging environments head on.
Experience local culture first-hand and create life-long connections.
Volunteering lets you see a country through the familiar eyes of a local while letting your curiosity drive you to explore.
A solo experience in a foreign country can boost your independence and confidence to tackle any challenge you face.
If you have a passion to educate young minds, volunteering abroad is the perfect opportunity to teach AND learn.
Break away from the monotonous routine of university life and immerse yourself in challenging but rewarding experiences.