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A To-Do List for Your Upcoming Trip
This blog is mostly about my personal experiences while volunteering, yet, I have realised that many of my friends want to embark on similar experiences but do not know where to start. So, I’ve decided to start a mini-series called “A Guide to Volunteering” in which I will be sharing my tips on the organisation of a trip, how to plan for it, what to bring, what to expect, and so on. Without further ado, here is a to-do list that you may want to take a look at before you depart: First, where are you going? Here are things to research: What is the weather like? What are the cultural customs regarding the dress code? This will most likely change depending on your gender. Will you require a visa, and if yes, what are the processing times? What vaccines will you need? Go on your government’s website and search for the travel advisory section. I suggest the…
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Where should I stay?
Are you about to embark on a volunteering experience? Do you have the option of living with a host family or finding yourself a room or apartment to share? Making this decision may be challenging, especially if you do not have any experience in that field. Keep on reading to find out how to make your choice, and what the pros and cons of each are. First, your accommodation, as I wrote about it in this post, is very important. In fact, it may determine whether you love or hate your experience! Depending on where you are going, you may have more or fewer choices ahead of you. Staying with a host family When I first arrived in Rabat (Morocco), there was something very comforting about knowing that someone was on the other side of the gate waiting for me to arrive, and someone that would bring me to my accommodation. Also, it was great to arrive at…
