This article from the Guardian answers a lot of basic questions volunteers may have before engaging in international volunteer work, including “How old should I be?,” Where should I volunteer?,” “How do I find a trustworthy organisation?,” and “Are there any types of volunteering placement I shouldn’t do?” The article highlights the need for potential volunteers to do research before volunteering, meet minimum requirements of age and skill, and to avoid volunteering in residential child care centers. The article references the Better Volunteering, Better Care Initiative, including a quote from its facilitator, Anna McKeon, regarding volunteering to fit an organisation’s schedule, not your own.
