The essential course to prepare professionals for work opportunities and careers in international development - October 27-31, 2014

Features Why international non-profits want you to volunteerNew research sheds light on the reasons organizations take on international volunteers Bringing medicine to the Panamanian jungle, via boat A three-day river journey to a remote community in Panama's jungle is all part of the job for Floating Doctors volunteers. Moving mountains in NepalFaced with insurmountable poverty, there's little that many Nepalis can do to elevate themselves. Against the odds, Vishu Sijali is trying to change that. Video Careers for globetrotters: Freediving instructorThe first in our new series of videos exploring international careers, and ways to make a living from your passion.  Meet Mark Rogers, who runs the only freediving operation in the Caribbean. Departments Workwhere: Get a career edge via travelBe strategic about your international experience and stand out from the crowd. Voluntravelller: How to be a star volunteerAn element of uncertainty accompanies any international experience. Here are five tips to help you get and give the most as an international volunteer. Worldwise: The business of butterfliesHow the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre is empowering rural farmers to build their own businesses. And more!  Read this edition >>

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