Archive for the "Preparing for a Placement" category

India Travel Must-Haves

by abroadvolunteers
( January 11th, 2010 )

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I’ve been asked by a few colleagues how to best prep for their trips to the developing world.  Thought I’d put together a “list o’must haves” for travel in India based on my experiences here so far:

Critter protection: bug spray

Sun protection: ...

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NGO Life

by abroadvolunteers
( January 7th, 2010 )

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I haven’t written too much about my volunteer work with the NGO because, well, I’m still trying to decide what to write…

The US-based program I’m here with places mid-level professionals with NGOs throughout the developing world.  They consider a placement in …

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Photo Friday: Family

by abroadvolunteers
( October 30th, 2009 )

In my almost feverish attempt to pack for 5 months in India and move out of my apartment, I thought I’d write one more quick post from the Western Hemisphere before leaving to start my volunteer placement.

It’s also Delicious Baby’s Photo Friday, so I thought it an appropriate opportunity to …

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