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An intern checks a woman’s blood pressure during an undergraduate medical volunteering opportunity abroad.

By Vicci Parry 06th February, 2019

The top 4 overseas medical internships for pre-med students in 2024
Enhance your medical school application with medicine work experience abroad in 2023.
Trained South African staff employed by Projects Abroad check on a safe volunteer abroad placement.

By Jen Southern 23rd January, 2019

10 Ways we keep you safe when travelling abroad with us
A list of ways Projects Abroad ensures your safety as a volunteer overseas. We cover topics on health, accommodation, transport and more!
An older Projects Abroad volunteer reads to a child in Africa.

By Stephanie Klink 08th January, 2019

Best Volunteer Programmes for Adults over 50 in 2024
Take advantage of your later years and do something different by volunteering abroad. Here are our best volunteer abroad programmes for people in their 50s, 60s, and older.
A group of Projects Abroad volunteers assist with a beach clean-up initiative where no experience is needed to volunteer overseas.

By Vicci Parry 23rd October, 2018

Do I need experience to volunteer abroad?
Everything you need to know about requirements for volunteering overseas with Projects Abroad.
When you encounter an unfamiliar way of life while travelling abroad, you can experience a culture shock.

By Hannah Atkins 28th November, 2017

Coping With Culture Shock: Symptoms & Solutions
Travelling to a new country can be overwhelming - here's our advice on how to overcome culture shock and the Projects Abroad resources available to you!
Elective students practice suturing

By Hannah Atkins 19th October, 2016

6 Reasons to do a Medical Elective Abroad in 2024
Are you a medical student looking to push yourself and broaden your horizons? Find out what makes a Medical Elective abroad both challenging and rewarding!

By Hannah Atkins 27th July, 2016

Creative Fundraising Ideas: From Marmalade To Moustaches
Our volunteers have come up with some incredibly creative and unique fundraising ideas to raise money for their volunteer trips - here's a selection of the best!
Travel the world with Projects Abroad

By Jemma Dicks 10th January, 2016

Top 5 Things To Do In A Gap Year in 2024
Decided to take a gap year but have no idea what to do? Let's inspire you with our top five things to do during your gap year as you travel the world.

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