Your Personal Advisory Team

When you volunteer with ARA, you will have a team of experienced staffs who will be your volunteer abroad advisors. Your first advisor will help you select a program and assist you with the application process. Your second advisor will be our in-country coordinator. He/she will provide insight into your destination, volunteer project, host family, local issues and more. When you join the field, the local project staffs will help you with the day to day volunteering activities. ARA works hard in each and every step to enrich your volunteer abroad experience.

Pre-departure booklet

ARA and volunteer offers you a comprehensive pre-departure booklet about your upcoming program. This booklet covers information on travel preparation, volunteer rules, expectations, coping with field situations, and much more information that you need to make your volunteer experience more meaningful.

Dedication to Ensuring Your Well-Being

The staff at our headquarters is in constant contact with our onsite staff to ensure you are safe and well at all times. We are fully committed to your health and safety abroad and work quickly to resolve any issues or concerns that may arise.

Onsite Orientation

We will help you make a smooth transition from home to your life abroad. Upon arrival in your host country, you will receive an extensive orientation. The orientation covers the history, geography, safety, cultural issues, volunteers' rules, banking, telephone and more. The basic aim is to get you familiar with your new environment and manage your new independence with confidence.