Posted By : Aviv Hochbaum Photo Credit :HEEALS Unlike any “regular” job, volunteering is generally a form of offering one’s skills, knowledge and time FOR FREE. Add to that the expenses typically involved in volunteering abroad (flights, insurance etc.) and you may be left wondering why many of the organizations listed on our platform are actually asking for fees from their prospective volunteers. Don’t get me wrong – I totally get you. The thought of flying across the world to volunteer your time and skills does not instinctively go down with also having to pay the organization you’ll soon be helping. To set matters straight, here are a few quick points that may help you better understand . Your stay at the organization uses up resources. Many volunteer organizations offer volunteers to stay at their facilities. Whether it be a home stay or a room at a volunteer house, there are obvious expenses which go into making your stay comfortable. Water, electricity, internet,
