10 reasons to volunteer

1. Discover new worlds and ways of living

When you work in an RGV project, you will spend a longer period of time abroad. As a tourist, you often do not have the opportunity to Getting to know cultures and people intensively – unlike Volunteer! Right from the start you come into contact with the locals. You will not only get to know everyday life, but also experience extraordinary traditions and festivals and make unique discoveries far away from the hustle and bustle of tourism!

2. Grow beyond you

Maybe your stay abroad as a volunteer is the first time that you are far away from your home. Your first big trip! You will during your time abroad more confident and independent become. You will master problems and uncertainties more and more relaxed over time. And yours too Adventurousness will growwhen you see what you're capable of.

3. Make new friends

In our volunteer projects, you usually work with other volunteers. You share similar experiences and share your concerns, but above all the beautiful and unforgettable experiences together. That welds together! No wonder then that friendships, which arise during an assignment in a volunteer project, often last a lifetime. Another reason why it is worth going abroad as a volunteer!

4. Support our projects with your skills

At RGV you have a big one Selection of possible applications. Since you can choose your area of ​​activity according to your preferences, you will not only enjoy your volunteer work - you will too People in the projects will benefit from your skills, support and enthusiasm!

5. Improve your language skills

English is mostly spoken in our deployment sites. Participation in one of our projects is therefore the ideal way to deepen and apply your language skills. Local languages ​​will also accompany you during your time abroad. We at RGV offer you several for this language Courses to: For example Sinhala, Swahili, Thai and Afrikaans! This way you can immerse yourself even better in local life and make contacts with the locals particularly quickly.

6. Gains in human knowledge

In our projects you work in direct contact with the people on site. You will gain knowledge of human nature and develop valuable soft skills. By responding to the needs of your employees and the people in the projects, you will further develop your social skills. A volunteer stay abroad is also worthwhile for these skills.

7. Expand your horizon

When you come into contact with a culture that is foreign to you, you will increasingly see your own in a different light. What you may have taken for granted before, you increasingly question. You have to adhere to new rules of conduct and will partly get to know a different standard of living. You will find that your own values ​​will change over time.

8. Get to know another working world

Even if you have already gained some work experience: During your voluntary work in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe or Oceania you will get to know a new world of work. Daily routines are structured a little differently than you may be used to and your area of ​​responsibility will also differ. Who knows, you might find your dream job locally?

9. Increase the value of your CV

Many employers attach great importance to international experience. Have you already done volunteer work in a charitable project, gives you the benefits when applying! Although designing your resume should not be the most important part of your volunteer work, it's a nice touch.

10. Bar back home reconnaissance work

Even after your return, your volunteer work pays off! By telling family and friends about your experiences, do you sensitize your environment for any problems? and spread knowledge about other places and ways of life! Find out more about different ways you can feel after your return here engage as an RGV returnee .

Let's go - get involved in one of our projects!

Did these 10 reasons to volunteer abroad convince you? Then find out more here Volunteering abroad and get involved in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe or Oceania. Or read one of the many Testimonials from our volunteers! We can be reached by phone from Monday to Friday and would be happy to advise you! Just book one here Consultation!