Choosing the right volunteering opportunity for you can take time, but believe me when I say it is worth taking the time to make sure the role matches your skills, experiences and expectations. Finding a volunteering opportunity with migrants or refugees may need even more thought to make sure you find the right match for […]
How to volunteer safely with migrants and refugees
Volunteering can be the single most rewarding thing you can do, however there are many things to consider when volunteering abroad that can affect both your experience and the lives of those you are there to help. This is the second in my series of three blog posts in partnership with the Government (HMG) and […]
What skills do you need to volunteer with migrants and refugees in the UK?
Are you thinking of volunteering with migrants or refugees? The thought of volunteering with such a vulnerable group could seem daunting. You might feel like you don’t have the skills or experience to help out. If you’re worried about having the right skills to volunteer overseas with migrants or refugees then why not think about […]
May madness and plans for the summer
Oh hey June, you came around quick. How exactly are we almost half way through the year already. It feels like only last week I was packing away the Christmas decorations and wondering when is a suitable time to start planning my summer holidays. Answer: always now! So with the year whizzing by I thought […]
20 photos that will make you want to visit Japan in the Autumn
In November last year I was lucky enough to visit Japan in the Autumn on a press trip to Wakayama City. It was a whirlwind visit to Japan, but in less than four days I managed to see Wakayama City, Kyoto and Osaka. All with beautiful Autumn coloured leaves on the trees. Everyone knows about […]
Shall we just start again 2018? – Happy New Year
January, the month we’re supposed to hit the ground running with our New Year resolutions, start back at the gym, eat healthy, work harder, smarter, better, do more stuff, relax enough, oh and even become a vegan! Well I can safely say I have done none of these things. Hands up who else here has […]