Returning home after your volunteer adventure can be exciting, but it can also feel a little strange. You may be missing your host community, adjusting to daily life again, or wondering what's next. This is a space for returned volunteers to connect, share stories, ask questions, celebrate achievements, and support each other through the transition back home. ✨ We'd love to get to know you: - Where did you volunteer? - How long were you away? - What was your favourite memory? - What has been the biggest challenge or surprise since returning home? Share as much or as little as you'd like. We're happy you're here!

The Dutch Corner. Voor Nederlandse ouders van jongeren die vrijwilligerswerk in het buitenland gaan doen, aan het doen zijn, of net zijn teruggekomen. Een plek om ervaringen te delen en sterker samen met je kind het avontuur aan te gaan.

I've been building this one for a while, and I'm really happy with how it turned out. It's not a checklist. It's not "Did you book your flights yet?" It goes deeper than that. The quiz looks at six things that actually determine whether your volunteer experience will be meaningful: your motivation, your cultural awareness, your practical prep, what you genuinely have to offer, your emotional readiness, and whether you've chosen your programme wisely. 24 honest questions. 😊 You get a personal score, a breakdown by area, and specific guidance based on where you are right now. I built it because I've seen too many volunteers arrive unprepared. Not logistically, but in the ways that matter most. This quiz helps you figure out what to work on before you go. Head to the Classroom to take it. And if you want to share your score or talk through your results, drop it in the comments here. I would love to hear where people land. 👇

This is my favorite topic. I have moved often, first alone and later with my family, adjusting to life in different places, re-adjusting back home again. Growing up in the Netherlands and living in Indonesia for 17 years, I can say those are the 2 countries that feel like home to me. Follow this channel if you are feeling lost while adapting to a new place, if you want to inspire others by sharing your win-moments, or if you want to learn more about navigating the stages of culture shock. Resources to help you will be available in the Classroom soon!

I just uploaded a Beta-version of the interactive E Book Creative Fundraising. Please let me know if this is helpful information for you in the comments below. Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Because there are so many apps and possibilities worldwide, just add options in the comments below if you have experience with good donor CRM / Tools and so on! This file is a starter tool from which you can begin to outline your ideas and the steps you need to take to raise funds for your project.