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A more in depth look into topics related to the overseas volunteer world. Find answers to questions about the travelling, volunteering and things that you will find at our projects. Learn about teaching, animals and issues effecting the communities where we work.

Why Pay To Volunteer?

The Volunteer ExperiencePaying to work: For some people the idea of working for free is a strange one, but thousands of people pay to volunteer abroad every year. Prices of volunteer projects vary enormously, so why does it cost to volunteer overseas?

Why Pay to Volunteer?: The reasons why it costs to volunteer

What is a Kinkajou?

Travel to the jungleIt name sounds like its from Pokemon and Paris Hilton had one, but what exactly is a Kinkajou? We explain all about the fluffy little brown creatures from the jungle whose bite is worse than their bark.

What is a Kinkajou?: Never heard of a Kinkajou? Read on...

Coping with oil

Price of oilIt's Not Just About Oil: Much has been covered in the press about the political and environmental impacts of oil. This article takes a look at the impact on the local communities in the Amazon rainforest and how they cope.

Coping with oil: The effect of oil on the Amazon