First of all let me make it clear that this assignment is not for just anyone to do; you MUST have volunteered internationally and fit the description below. Made up stories are of NO interest - thank you. I'm on the lookout for people who've volunteered internationally (e.g. orphanages in Africa, wildlife rescue in Asia, etc) either with an established organisation such as i-to-i, GVI or OriginalVolunteers; or with a smaller, stand-alone nonprofit organisation. So, if you've ever done international volunteering, or intend to do it within the near future, do get in touch! I will want you to 1) review the organisation you went for (this will be verified with the organisation to avoid fictional stories) 2) give details on what exactly you did 3) let readers know whether or not it lived up to expectations 4) give general advice for future volunteers 5) summarise your experience as a whole Once again, please do NOT get in touch if you haven't volunteered internationally or intend to do so. Irrelevant messages will not be answered.
I plan to do so in the near future, but what would those five guidelines look like for someone who hasn't yet gone abroad and thus doesn't know whether it will live up to expectations? I haven't yet decided which organization I'm going to be going abroad for, but I've done plenty of research and know my stuff.