About Vrijwillig Wereldwijd
Vrijwillig Wereldwijd: Your Gateway to Responsible Volunteering Abroad
Are you looking for a meaningful way to travel and make a positive impact on the world? Do you want to immerse yourself in different cultures, learn new skills, and contribute to sustainable development projects? If so, Vrijwillig Wereldwijd is the perfect platform for you.
Vrijwillig Wereldwijd is a Dutch organization that connects volunteers with responsible and affordable projects in Africa, Asia, South America, and Europe. With over 10 years of experience in the field of international volunteering, Vrijwillig Wereldwijd has established partnerships with local NGOs (non-governmental organizations) that share their values of community empowerment, environmental conservation, education, healthcare, and social justice.
What sets Vrijwillig Wereldwijd apart from other volunteer agencies is their commitment to ethical standards. They believe that volunteering should not be a form of neo-colonialism or poverty tourism but rather an opportunity for mutual learning and respect. Therefore they carefully select their partner organizations based on criteria such as transparency, accountability, sustainability goals and community involvement.
Moreover,Vrijwillig Wereldwijd provides pre-departure training sessions for volunteers so they can prepare themselves mentally and practically for the challenges of living abroad. The training covers topics such as intercultural communication skills , safety precautions , health issues , project expectations , budgeting tips etc . This ensures that volunteers are well-equipped to adapt to new environments while respecting local customs.
Once volunteers arrive at their destination,Vrijwillig Wereldwijd provides them with ongoing support through local coordinators who speak the language fluently . These coordinators help volunteers settle into their accommodation , introduce them to host families or roommates if applicable , provide orientation tours around town/city/village etc . They also monitor the progress of each project regularly by visiting sites where volunteers work .
The range of projects offered by Vrijwillig Wereldwijd is diverse enough to cater different interests,schedules,budgets,and skill levels. Volunteers can choose from fields such as education (teaching English or other subjects), healthcare (assisting doctors or nurses), environment (conservation work), construction (building schools or houses), social work (supporting vulnerable groups like children,women,the elderly) etc . Some projects require specific qualifications while others only require enthusiasm,determination,and flexibility .
One example of a successful project supported by Vrijwilg Werkdewerld was "The Green School" initiative in Bali Indonesia which aimed at creating an eco-friendly school campus using bamboo materials instead concrete ones.The project involved building classrooms,laboratories,dormitories,a library,a canteen,a playground,and a farm using sustainable techniques.The school now serves as model for other schools around Indonesia who want adopt similar practices.Volunteers who participated in this project learned about bamboo architecture,bio-construction techniques,solar energy systems,rainwater harvesting methods,and permaculture farming.They also had opportunities interact with Balinese students,farmers,craftsmen,and artists which enriched their cultural understanding.
Another example was "The Women's Empowerment Program" in Ghana which focused on providing vocational training opportunities for women who were victims domestic violence,polygamy,human trafficking.This program aimed at giving these women skills like sewing,tailoring,hairdressing,catering,jewelry making so they could become self-sufficient entrepreneurs.The program also provided counseling services legal advice health check-ups childcare facilities micro-credit loans etc.Volunteers who joined this program helped teach these skills,gave emotional support,listened stories shared experiences.They also learned about Ghanaian culture history music dance food religion politics economy geography etc .
In conclusion,Vrijwilg Werkdewerld offers unique opportunity people all ages backgrounds nationalities make difference world while gaining personal professional growth.It's not just about ticking off bucket list items taking selfies exotic locations but rather engaging meaningful activities contribute global common good.If you're interested joining one our programs please visit our website fill out application form.We look forward hearing from soon!