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Continuing from " Volunteering Abroad or Working Abroad?" - Part 3 - by Chris Smith
If you are open to the option of working abroad for free or for a small compensation, it would increase your options of obtaining a position in the area that interests you. Again, there are many programs out there. For recent graduates, your Study Abroad office or tutor can help you in making international contacts. For those not blessed with international contacts in the professional areas of their preference, again, there are companies that are specialized in this and which can help you! Especially in the community service and development aide and nature conservation areas there are a lot of possibilities. The big international aid organizations virtually all receive volunteers and will be happy to provide you with information. But also, smaller, local initiatives have found their way to the internet and email. And again, a plethora of organizations who act as an intermediary between you and organizations which receive volunteers and interns.
In addition to professional development, working for a smaller organization, especially in developing countries, can be a great gift to the people. Organizations which do fantastic work but don't have the financial means to hire international, highly educated and experienced staff, or staff period, can benefit greatly from your help. Not one of us can change the world but we can all help a little, can't we? Especially for those who have a well-developed professional career and can offer their expertise as well as learn, this can be a very rewarding experience.
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