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10 Safe Destinations To Volunteer Abroad

Top 10 safe destinations to volunteer abroad

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10 Safe Destinations

To Volunteer Abroad

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Traveling is something each one of us lure to do as and when theopportunity arrives. Among many concerns, such as accommodations,travel requisites, climatic conditions, and so forth, the concern whichcomes out as a significant one is that of safety.

We always strive to get an assurance that the place we are going is safeenough to sustain those few days of travelling there. The concerns raisecouple of notches if the travel purpose is volunteering abroad. The simplereason behind it is the direct involvement with local community andworking with them. As a volunteer, one always like to get safety assuranceabout the crime scenario, health hazards (if any), and top of all… womensafety.

To address such concerns, we have listed 10 destinations across the globewhich are not only safe vis-à-vis all these factors, but also are amazing toexplore while volunteering. Have a look and decide yourself:

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AustraliaAustralia is not only considered to be, but is in fact a highly secure and safe destination, especially for tourists. Local people are very warm welcoming and friendly in nature. The crime rate in Australia has decreased immensely since 2002 and has huge force of professional doctors and other medical staff to maintain healthy living conditions.

Programs in Australia: Conservation Volunteering

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NepalThis small yet gigantically beautiful country in Asia is one of the safest to volunteer, especially for women, in the world. The crime rate is amazingly low and the medical facilities are very well updated with modern equipment and significant number of hospitals in every city.

Programs in Nepal: Orphanage Program, Teaching Program

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South AfricaThere use to be a time when people from outside South Africa had a very bad perception about this country in terms of safety concerns. But negating all those false perceptions, South Africa has emerged as one of the most visited destinations in the world by tourists. In fact, according to a statistical report, the crime rate in South Africa has decreased heavily by 45% since 1995.

Programs in South Africa: Teaching, Childcare, Healthcare, and Wildlife reserve programs

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SingaporeThis country needs no justification, explanation, or certification to be called as a safe country. Singapore is globally known for its lively infrastructure and bustling lifestyle. It doesn’t matter if you are a male or a female, you can walk around on streets at anytime of the day without any kind of fear. That’s the level of safety in Singapore.

Programs in South Africa: Animal Rescue Centre, Centre for Disabled Programs

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GalapagosThis mesmerizing archipelago of volcanic islands, certainly, has nothing to scare you off other than the fear of leaving the place once you are over with your volunteering program.

Programs in Galapagos: Teaching, Galapagos Preservation Programs

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KenyaAs a tourist volunteer, one need not to worry about the safety too much. As like any other big city, few simple precautionary steps will make sure of a safe and enjoyable volunteering stay in Kenya.

Programs in Kenya: Teaching, Healthcare, Masai Volunteer Programs

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SpainThe country is highly tourist friendly and overflowing with picturesque sites all over. Crime rate in Spain is very much under control and so is the health/medical condition. Volunteering in Spain can be a profound experience.

Programs in Spain: Ecological and Marine Conservation Programs

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GuatemalaThis Latin American country may have been showcased as a significantly unsafe place to be at, but if we go by the testimonies of those who have been to this country, there is absolutely nothing to fear or be skeptical about. In fact, as a volunteer you get to interact directly with the local community people and that is when you will realize the subtle lifestyle people follow here.

Programs in Guatemala: Teaching, Childcare, Medical Programs

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IndiaYes! India. Of course the criminal activities in this country are at large, but the law department (police, investigation bureaus, etc.) has made things very much tightened up and in control, especially for the tourists/volunteer travelers.

Programs in India: Women Empowerment, Orphanage, Medical Programs

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At the end of it all, to be safe while traveling abroad for volunteering or any other purpose, it is always good to follow the law and rules laid by the administration of that country. A little effort to stay cautious and applying common sense will help you dearly in avoiding getting into any kind of trouble.

And while these destinations may not be the “top 10” safest destinations in the world, they certainly belong to the list of them all.