{"id":8,"date":"2010-10-07T22:15:14","date_gmt":"2010-10-07T14:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/freevolunteerexchange.org\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2012-02-24T08:41:59","modified_gmt":"2012-02-24T00:41:59","slug":"plannign-trip","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freevolunteerexchange.org\/?page_id=8","title":{"rendered":"Planning your trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before you go<\/strong><\/p>\n

Research where you want to volunteer<\/p>\n

Learn the basic language
\nCheck Health Vaccinations<\/p>\n

Research Volunteer positions<\/p>\n

Research other volunteers\u2019 experiences<\/p>\n

Renting your flat?\/Selling your home?<\/p>\n

Storing the belongings you want to leave behind<\/p>\n

Do you need a Visa\/ Permission to work for the country?<\/p>\n

How long can you stay without a Visa?<\/p>\n

Is there special permission to stay longer if you volunteer?<\/p>\n

Currency:<\/strong><\/p>\n

What banking systems are available = Banks, ATM\u2019s<\/p>\n

Will Travellers cheques\/ Currency exchange be easy to change?<\/p>\n

(You need small notes\/cash in villages. Some will not be able to exchange large currency)<\/p>\n

What guide books\/ travel books to bring?<\/p>\n

Guide Books for the area (make sure they are up to date)<\/p>\n

What will the weather be like? Which seasons are when?<\/p>\n

Clothes<\/strong><\/p>\n

What mode of dress should you wear?<\/p>\n

Do you need summer clothes, winter clothes?<\/p>\n

Do you need mosquito repellent or nets, medications?<\/p>\n

Accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n

What will the accommodation be like?
\nDo you organise your own accommodation?<\/p>\n

Can the organisation assist you with accommodation (budget or otherwise?)<\/p>\n

or give you details of accommodation in the area?<\/p>\n

Hostels\/Hotels\/ Apartments\/ Host families\/ Bed and breakfast\/ Pousadas<\/p>\n

Check: Air conditioning, fan, showers (hot or cold) dormitory, heating, internet, Wi-Fi, costs, TV<\/p>\n

What is the average cost of living (accommodation, food) in that area?<\/p>\n

Are there rules on Alcohol?<\/p>\n

Special customs to be observed?<\/p>\n

Facilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

What interesting sights\/ clubs\/ book shops\/activities are nearby?<\/p>\n

Will you be near the sea? Snorkel, swimming costume<\/p>\n

Will you be in the jungle= Walking boots
\nHiking\/ Yoga\/ Activities nearby
\nBooks in your language\/Libraries<\/p>\n

Entertainment nearby Cinema\/ Clubs\/ Pubs\/ Caf\u00e9\u2019s<\/p>\n

Restaurants or street food<\/p>\n

Research: What is local life like?<\/p>\n

Jungle\/ Small Village= Bugs, no TV, no Internet, No Restaurants<\/p>\n

Job Considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Interviews? Do you need one?
\nMinimum stay requirement
\nLanguage skills needed
\nLanguage classes available
\nWhat skills do you have to offer\/ English lessons\/ Dance Lessons\/ Spanish Lessons?
\nAre references required?<\/p>\n

What exactly will you be doing?
\nWhat hours will you work?
\nAny costs to volunteer?<\/p>\n

Where do fees go?
\nWhat should you bring to the organisation (Pens Paper 2nd Hand Clothes)?<\/p>\n

From Airport to Volunteer position<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Taxi, Bus, meet and greet?<\/p>\n

Orientation?<\/p>\n

Is there a charge for this?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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