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Non Profit Volunteering in India

Reflections from Martina from Canada who volunteered abroad in India with Leave UR Mark in May of 2014. The Sustainable Livelihoods Program – at the Center This program is focused on skills training for local women in Bangalore, with the goal of creating a sustainable livelihood and creating economic stability. They learn important skills like […]

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Sunday Activities with Leave UR Mark

What’s the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon with Leave UR Mark?  We think it’s cooking classes with an old Indian Aunty who is very knowledgeable about all types of regional cuisines.  Check out a Youtube video that one of our volunteers made about learning Indian cooking during the weekends when you are not […]

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How not to be a Volontourist

  Definition: Voluntourism is the combination of volunteering and sightseeing, enabling travelers to not only visit the scenic highlights of a destination, but also to engage in a meaningful way with the people and/or the environment, by giving back in a hands-on way. In recent years, there has been a strong growth in the volunteer travel industry. […]

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Volunteer Abroad in India : 5 Things You Should Know

Volunteering abroad is often considered a meaningful and life-changing experience for many people who have direct contact with the community in which they work. Volunteering in India with Leave UR Mark can certainly be something that helps you focus your skills on those that need it most. However, it is important to keep a few […]

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Locals at the market in Mysore

Volunteering in India with Women

Volunteering in India with Women Isaac is from Traverse City, Michigan and is a student of International Relations at Wheaton College in Illinois. As part of his degree he was required to gain some international experience and complete a period of internship. This was Isaac’s first time in India and his first volunteer placement abroad. […]

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