Volunteer Blogs

Why I Chose to Volunteer: Philippines Edition

July 8, 2025

For me, volunteering abroad was never about wanderlust or ticking a box—it was a continuation of a lifelong commitment to empathy and service. Coming from a background rooted in care and compassion, and now working in Social Care, I’ve seen how real change begins with understanding. Volunteering was a chance to step outside my own world, connect with others, and ask a simple but powerful question: what can I offer? — Dyna, SERVE Volunteer

Why I Chose to Volunteer: It Was Never About Wanderlust

July 8, 2025

When Tess decided to volunteer in Mozambique and India with SERVE, it wasn’t about travel or ticking boxes—it was about solidarity, education, and real human connection. In this powerful reflection, she shares how volunteering shaped her identity as an educator and global citizen, and why SERVE’s community-led approach made all the difference.