The right preparation for your stay abroad as a volunteer

It is important for you start planning your trip early enough, because there is a lot to organize. You should definitely educate yourself about health risks and health care inform and consult a doctor. There are many in many countries mandatory vaccinations, which you must present upon arrival.

Since some vaccinations have to be repeated at intervals of a few weeks, it is advisable to see your doctor for advice as soon as possible after registering. Also the Visa regulations often require early preparation.

Questions you should ask yourself:

• Do I have a valid Foreign health insurance?
• Is my passport valid for long enough?
• Did I send all required documents to RGV?
• Do I have all the key data to create a CV and a letter of motivation?

You will be notified by us before your departure Travel ABC Get all the important information about your destination country, your local contacts, and a travel planning checklist. You're welcome read the whole ABC thoroughly.

our recommendation Another option would be to buy a travel guide so that you can find out more about the country, population and culture. With a good one foreknowledge it will be much easier for you to get used to it (see Prevent culture shock).

This includes knowledge of culture, climate, Holiday hours and language. You can often find helpful information portals on the Internet. Perhaps you also have friends and acquaintances from whom you can get tips.

You will also find numerous with us Testimonialsin which former participants report on their experiences. It is important to us that you prepare for your time abroad and have an idea of ​​what awaits you in your destination country.

Extensive information is a very important prerequisite for you to find a suitable one expectations to your volunteer work abroad.

If there are any questions after your preparation, you can visit our website at FAQs and at the blog articles read. If you don't find the answer you're looking for there, you can We are always happy to call, It is recommended that you note down your questions so that you do not forget anything and we can answer all your questions.

Once all the information and travel tips have been collected and all questions clarified, you can get started Thoughts about your project/do your projects. For example, are you involved? as a caregiver in a kindergarten, it is advisable to prepare game ideas, children's songs and the like.

You can find many ideas and instructions on the internet. However, if your project is the Elephant Dung Paper Factory in Nepal, think of great designs, for example. And if you teach children in a school, you can collect missing materials such as crayons or pens. Just ask us what is needed, Also a small gift for the host family you should think.

In your travel ABC you will find a list of all for the travel needed utensils, Of course there are also personal items such as medicines, travel diary or photos of the loved ones. So that nothing is forgotten, it is recommended, one Checklist for your luggage to apply.

It is best to start packing two to three days before departure, as this way there is still time for last-minute shopping. If possible, you should pack your suitcase or backpack in such a way that you have all the important documents to hand at the airport counter. If your flight includes a stopover with a longer stay at the airport, don't forget to bring a toothbrush and a change of clothes carry-on baggage .

We wish you a good journey!