Free Time

"The freedom on weekends was great. It was nice to be able to supplement the volunteer work with other stuff — I felt like there was a lot of learning and discussion going on."

Sam, Ghana volunteer

Machu Picchu in Peru We believe that free time is important so you can get to know the community and people in your own way. That’s why you’ll always have some afternoons, most evenings, and every weekend all to yourself. Whether alone or with fellow volunteers, this is your chance to visit local attractions, take the path less traveled, or simply take time to rest and reflect.

Taj Mahal in India Our local staff can give you suggestions for places to visit, or you can create your own agenda. During your weekends, you can take excursions to other parts of the country. However, you may choose not to travel very far, and stay to get to know the community or new neighbors.

For ideas of how to spend free time, click on the links below to read about some of the nearby places of interest:

AFRICA
   Volta Region - Ghana
   Rabat - Morocco
   Cape Town - South Africa
   Kilimanjaro, Rural Kilimanjaro, and Bagamoyo - Tanzania

ASIA
   Xi'an - China
   Bangkok and Trang - Thailand
   New Delhi and Dharamsala (Himalayas) - India

EASTERN EUROPE
   Yaroslavl - Russia

LATIN AMERICA
   Salvador - Brazil
   Lima and Ayacucho - Peru
   Guatemala City and Quetzaltenango - Guatemala
   San Carlos, Cartago, and Puriscal - Costa Rica

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