2023 Volunteer Abroad Spaces Available
Last Chance to Volunteer Abroad 2023 If you are still sitting on the fence about joining one of our volunteer placements in 2023, then don’t wait much longer as some of our projects are sold out, and others are selling out fast. We limit our monthly numbers to 4 volunteers per month, per project location. […]
Why Volunteering Abroad Isn’t Free
WHY VOLUNTEERING ABROAD ISN’T FREE? “I thought volunteering abroad would be free. Why do you charge for your volunteer abroad programmes? Where does the money go?” Why volunteering abroad isn’t free. Breakdown of where your money goes How we distribute and invest your fee What’s included in your fee Our partner projects – who they […]
Psychology Placement Abroad Review
Below is a psychology placement review from Bath University Student, Nele, who volunteered with Vocational Impact during her summer holidays to gain valuable work experience to apply to job applications after university. Nele shared how she made the most out of her placement by taking over the baby day-care for three weeks and offered […]
Volunteer Abroad Packing Essentials
Volunteer Packing Essentials One of the questions at the front of everyone’s mind as they get ready to volunteer abroad and begin their work experience volunteer placement is “what do I pack?” If this is your first time volunteering, or taking a career break abroad this can be an especially daunting task. To help get […]
Volunteer Travel Guide Ghana
Ghana Travel Guide for Volunteers A trip to Ghana will give you the chance to enjoy a vast array of activities, from museums and busy capitals to award winning beaches, national parks brimming with life and historical forts where you can bear witness to one of the tragic events that have shaken our very concept […]
Volunteer Travel Guide: South Africa
Volunteer Travel Guide to South Africa 2022 South Africa is a country with rich culture, stunning nature, and a checkered but fascinating history. It would take years to fully experience the whole of the country, but the majority of Vocational Impact volunteers go for between one month to 3 months. For a first-time journey to […]
India’s Golden Triangle; A Volunteer Guide
India’s Golden Triangle The Golden Triangle is the most famous tour of India, a route between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, named for the nearly perfect triangle formed by the three cities. Starting in the capital, Delhi, and taking in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, it’ll give you an amazing collection of extraordinary religious […]
Psychology and Mental Health in India
The State of Mental Health in India Today One in seven Indians were affected by mental disorders of varying severity in 2017. The proportional contribution of mental disorders to the total disease burden in India has almost doubled since 1990. How can Vocational Impact volunteers help the mental health crisis in India today? We are […]
Nurse Electives for Medical Students
Nurse Electives for Medical Students in Africa We’re committed to making sure we’re doing good medical work at each of our sites. We chatted with one of our medical volunteers, Rosie, who has volunteered three times with us in Ghana as part of our medical elective in Africa. We cover, Common health problems in rural areas, […]
Mental Health in Ghana
Mental Health in Ghana “It is estimated that of the 21.6 million people living in Ghana, 650,000 are suffering from a severe mental disorder and a further 2,166,000 are suffering from a moderate to mild mental disorder” and the treatment gap is “98% of the total population expected to have a mental disorder”. Many Ghanaians […]