Lloyd Axworthy, recently appointed Chairman of CUSO International, outlines plans to develop projects with aboriginal organizations in Canada, and to involve aboriginal people as volunteers.
Link: CUSO International
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Volunteering abroad with Cuso International
Cuso International sends hundreds of skilled volunteers abroad on challenging assignments each year. About a third of those volunteers are retirees.
International volunteering with Uniterra
Uniterra sends 450 Canadian volunteers abroad, a quarter of them retired, or near retirement. Chris Eaton, CEO of WUSC, describes what to expect and how to apply for their international volunteering opportunities.
Touring Asia by bicycle
I am just back from a long tour through South-East Asia by bicycle with some 40 other riders, mostly retired or semi-retired. Riding a bicycle day after day, supported by a tour company that finds the route, moves the luggage, books the hotels, and arranges the meals is a close and personal way to see …
Voluntourism
Every year, Cross-Cultural Solutions sends 2,500 people of all ages to their volunteering centres in Africa, Asia and Latin America. They offer a well structured experience allowing guests to experience living in the country and helping out as volunteers in social & educational roles. Alexandra Rabb describes the volunteer experience, how to get involved, and …