Sage-Tips

How do I know if a volunteer organization is legitimate?

5 Ways to Tell If Your Volunteer Organization is Legit or Not

1. You Have Direct Contact with Your Host Organization.
2. You Know How Your Money is Being Spent.
3. You’re Not Required to Purchase Flights, Visas, etc.
4. You’re Given Guidance about Visas and Important Logistics.
5. There are Qualifications Volunteers Need to Meet.

Is Go Eco reliable?

A Reliable, Responsible, and Respected Volunteer Abroad Organization. GoEco understands you’re making an important decision when choosing a volunteer abroad vendor. That’s why they not only offer a variety of great programs, but also provide excellent support.

Is volunteering overseas a good idea?

Many volunteer placement companies market themselves as sustainable, helpful, even crucial. However, there’s a growing body of scholarship demonstrating that the potential inadvertent harms of short-term international volunteering often outweigh the positives.

How do you know if an organization is reputable?

1. Do check how watchdogs like Charity Navigator, CharityWatch and the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance rate an organization before you make a donation, and contact your state’s charity regulator to verify that the organization is registered to raise money there.
2. Do your own research online.

What is GoEco?

GoEco is a leading eco-tourism company with a varied selection of affordable, ethical volunteer projects abroad. GoEco provides you with all of the necessary information to help you make informed decisions about the project, the country and the time of year you want to go.

Is there anything bad about volunteering?

Voluntourism can have many negative effects, but perhaps the worst cases involve the exploitation of children. Adults in positions of power can take advantage of vulnerable children and parents for the sole purpose of attracting volunteers willing to pay big money to “help someone in need”.

Are there any negatives to volunteering?

Cons: Entry-level work can be mundane and repetitive. If teens have difficulty staying engaged, they may lose interest in the job after a short time. Pros: Volunteering can be done in smaller doses and with less of a time commitment. Volunteer work may be easier to find than a paying job.

What is a volunteer agreement?

Provides a written understanding of the relationship between the volunteer and the organisation. Clearly sets out what the volunteer can expect from the organisation. Seeks to ensure what the volunteer understands and will honour the commitment they have made to the organisation.