Public and Religious Holidays of Cambodia
Cambodia is a country that enjoys an abundance of public and religious holidays with more than 20 scheduled annually. Any time of the year is the perfect time for you to plan for a professional volunteering experience in Cambodia, where you could do good by sharing...
Volunteering in Cambodia (when it’s safe for you and the people you’d like to help)
Cambodia has been blessed so far—to date (12-2020), no patients have died from Covid-19 according to the Cambodian government. Regardless of what the future brings, while other countries have faced a first, second or third wave of the virus, we have been spared so far...
Advocate, Donor or Board Advisor ? How to Help from Home During the Global Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has changed overnight how we interact, launching us from the real world into the virtual world. It has also changed the way we are volunteering: we have now entered the era of virtual volunteering. The world of virtual volunteering...
Tips to help you manage virtual volunteers
The do’s and don’ts of virtual volunteer management Article written by : Georgia Morrison – Free to Shine Board Member When working with virtual volunteers, there are a few things that you can do to ensure the project goes smoothly. With the added challenges;...
3 Reasons to Try Skilled Virtual Volunteering in the Time of COVID-19
The dramatic impact of COVID-19 has, amongst other aspects, abruptly halted travels abroad and consequently, in-person volunteering activities worldwide. However, it has brought an unexpected silver lining in the world of volunteerism in the form of increased...
New to Volunteering from Home? These Resources Can Help!
Volunteering from home is a great way of giving back from the comfort of your home with the added advantage of working flexibly in the days and hours of your choice. At the same time, it’s a great opportunity that enables you to learn how to make use of...
Volunteering from Home—Tips and Suggestions
Virtual volunteering is a great way for you to make an impact while allowing yourself to stay in the comfort of your own home. Professionals doing good has had the fortune of already having had a few volunteers from various parts of the world who were able to donate...
Unqualified Volunteering in Developing Countries like Cambodia—When It Does No Good
We believe that volunteers who are skilled and qualified for the job, who have an adaptable and humble attitude, and moreover, are able to stay abroad long-term have very good chances of making a sustainable impact on the hosting community and have a meaningful...
The Spirit Houses of Cambodia
You may have seen these little colourful, pagoda-shaped shrines all over Cambodia. Spirit houses come from the tradition of keeping spirits housed and happy, whether they are spirits of nature or spirits of ancestors. These miniature temples are often...
Elodie Rasoloarivony
Meet Elodie Rasoloarivony… Elodie was required to do an overseas internship of 4 months as part of her Globalisation and International Trade master’s programme, and she found the perfect opportunity as a digital marketing intern at Ammo Jewellery in...