How can I have a career in volunteering abroad?

How can volunteering help me in finding a job or starting/furthering a career? i'm a college student.

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  Voluntary charity work offers many benefits for a variety of situations. For some philanthropic, eco or animal focused charities, their whole existence depends on the support of volunteers. The most common reason for volunteering though is having the opportunity to work for an organisation and a cause that you believe in. The rewards of contributing towards a heartfelt campaign can not only provide a volunteer with a sense of achievement; it can often lead to lifelong friendships. Such projects are ideal for students who may want to study in this field, or for someone who is undecided on their career choice. The opportunity to travel abroad, experience new cultures, environments, lifestyle and languages can often provide a character building and self fulfilling journey. For a prospective student, the experience gained can give you the confidence to approach your chosen field of study with clear and realistic career opportunities on graduation. With the competition for University places becoming ever more increasingly competitive, the provision of a reference from a charity can be not just a valuable asset to a CV or resume, but could be an influential consideration in the entry decision of a preferred college. The Neotropical Primate Conservation run by husband and wife team, Sam and Noga Shanee, is such an organisation offering voluntary charity work positions. Dedicated to the protection of monkeys and their habitat in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America, the NPC team offers volunteer opportunities overseas. Whether you are taking time out before going on to your university studies or wishing to change your career path, volunteers can take advantage of the opportunity to assist in the collection of research data. The projects that the NPC operate will give a volunteer a wonderful insight into the possibilities a career as a conservation biologist, field researcher or project assistant. During your time with Sam, Noga and the team, you will meet experts in their field who are willing to pass on their knowledge and enthusiasm. Volunteering offers such a wide range of opportunities there is usually an option that will satisfy what you are looking for- from working with local charities, a children’s charity or with charity work abroad with an organisation such as Neotroprical Primate Conservation; keep a list of charity websites to contact for possible volunteering charity work vacancies. Clifford http://www.the-personal-development-nlp-career-and-team-building-network.com/voluntary-charity-work.html