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Peace Corps for Teens

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Is there a peace corps for teens? Youth all over the world are strong voices for social change locally, nationally, and internationally. Many teens in the US seek Peace Corps-like volunteer opportunities abroad, and they should! If only the Peace Corp offered a program for teens that want to learn more about global issues and make a… Read More

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Volunteer Abroad Programs Reviews: Criticism, Controversy, and other Considerations
Volunteer Abroad Programs Reviews: Criticism, Controversy, and other Considerations

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In a companion post on the subject of volunteer abroad programs for high school students, I suggested that students who really want to “make a difference” in the lives of others should volunteer locally instead of traveling abroad to do community service. I asserted that “voluntourism” is really about feeling good about yourself and gaining some… Read More

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