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OUR TOP 9 REMOTE WORK BLOGS

OUR TOP 9 REMOTE WORK BLOGS

Whether you’re new to nomadic work or a worldly pro, these are our favorite remote work themed blogs you won’t want to miss!

5 WAYS VOLUNTEERING ABROAD CAN BENEFIT YOUR CAREER

5 WAYS VOLUNTEERING ABROAD CAN BENEFIT YOUR CAREER

Not only is volunteering abroad an exciting way to give back to others while experience a new culture, it can also help to develop your professional skills and enhance your career. That’s right, you can have your (work/life balance) cake and eat it too!

Meet Shannon Sanzone

Meet Shannon Sanzone! Shannon will be working with Vive Peru, helping women who need to learn new skills to enable them to become more sustainable and independent.  Shannon has studied abroad in England for two months, many years ago, and has always wanted to volunteer abroad.  Continue reading to learn more about Shannon!

A Week in the Life - Alyssa Hampton

A Week in the Life - Alyssa Hampton

Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Alyssa Hampton.

A Week in the Life - Daniel McMullen

A Week in the Life - Daniel McMullen

Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Daniel McMullen.

A Week in the Life - Josie Santiago

A Week in the Life - Josie Santiago

Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Josie Santiago.

A Week in the Life - Jesse Olsen

A Week in the Life - Jesse Olsen

Ever wonder what it's like to be a venture nomad? Use this post as a viewfinder to answer any questions and to see what it's like to lead the life of a participant at Venture with Impact. Continue reading to find out more about the week in the life of Jesse Olsen.  

Meet Emily Mayer

Meet Emily Mayer

Meet Emily Mayer.  Emily has never lived abroad before but is not new to the travel scene.  While in Peru, Emily will be planning and implementing public health workshops in the community.  Emily is most excited to immerse herself into a new culture and give back to the community.

25 Sites to Help you Find a Remote Job

25 Sites to Help you Find a Remote Job

Looking for a new job so that you're able to work remotely? Look no further! The following websites are worth a gander and will help point you in the right direction of a remote job.

Meet Alexis Henry

Meet Alexis Henry

Meet Alexis Henry.  Alexis has lived in Cameroon, India and Panamá.  She loves traveling and living abroad because she's able to dig deeper and appreciate the culture much more than a tourist ever would. She is hoping to travel to every continent in her near future.  Alexis is most excited about combining her love for financing and female empowerment, incorporating them into her volunteer experience.  Continue reading to learn more about Alexis!

Meet Jenna VanLooven

Meet Jenna VanLooven

Meet Jenna VanLooven.  Jenna has never lived abroad, and excited to finally get an opportunity to do so.  Jenna is lucky enough to have a job that allows her to work from anywhere with internet, so she didn't have to convince her boss to work remotely!  She is finally at a point in her life that is allowing her to participate in this wonderful volunteer experience.  Jenna is most excited to learn something new and give back to the community.  Continue reading to learn more about Jenna! 

Meet Neil O'Brian

Meet Neil O'Brian

Meet Neil O'Brian.  Neil is a PhD student looking to continue his work in a different country.  Neil has spent some time abroad, in Oxford, England, during his undergrad degree.  After convincing his professors to let him participate in Venture with Impact, Neil is most excited to live in a new country, meet new people, and experience a new culture.  Continue reading to learn more about Neil!

Tips on How to Speak to your Employer about Venture with Impact

Tips on How to Speak to your Employer about Venture with Impact

Make your employer as psyched as you are for Venture with Impact. 

You are about to embark on an incredible adventure.  Venture with Impact can be just as valuable for your employer as it is for you.  We want to help you convince them with these tips.  Once you've thought through your pitch, we recommend creating a written business case and communicating your case

Trujillo, Peru Apartments: A Peek Inside!

Trujillo, Peru Apartments: A Peek Inside!

You may be wondering what it's like to leave your home and live in Trujillo, Peru for two months.  Wonder no more! I've put together some photos of various living spaces that the program participants will be staying in for two months while they are volunteering and working remotely.  The participants live in a 2 or 3 bedroom, fully furnished apartment that includes a full kitchen, utilities and reliable internet.  

Meet the Peru Pilot Program Participants

Meet the Peru Pilot Program Participants

Peru Pilot Program Participants - try saying that five times fast! The following participants are doing a two month pilot program in Trujillo, Peru where they will be working remotely and volunteering. Continue reading to find out more about these inspiring participants!

Meet Alyssa Hampton

Meet Alyssa Hampton

Meet Alyssa Hampton.  Alyssa is currently living in London and working for an education company, traveling around the United Kingdom to visit with her clients.  A fun fact about Alyssa is that her parents lived abroad before they decided to start their family.  As long as she can remember, she has wanted to do the same.  Alyssa is most excited to improve her Spanish and learn from a new culture.  Continue reading to learn more about Alyssa!

Meet Josie Santiago

Meet Josie Santiago

Meet Josie Santiago.  Josie is a program associate and has a job that allows her to work remotely.  Part of her job includes sending young people to live abroad.  By immersing herself in this experience, she is able to learn more what it's like for her students! Continue reading to find our more about Josie

Meet Jesse Olsen--

Meet Jesse Olsen--

Meet Jesse Olsen.  A 32 year old entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Jump Rope Inc. - an EdTech Company.  Jesse has a knack for travel, but this will be his first time volunteering abroad.  Looking to escape the New England winter, Jesse is most excited to meet new people and make new friends, all while brushing up on his Spanish.  Continue reading to find out more about Jesse!

Meet Kayla McMullen

Meet Kayla McMullen

Kayla McMullen is a 27 year old physician recruitment coordinator about to start on an adventure of a lifetime alongside her husband Daniel.  This will be Kayla's first time living abroad.  She will be volunteering with Vive Peru in Trujillo, Peru.  Here, she will do a hospital rotation which will include observing clinical procedures and coordinating community events and activities.  Kayla will also be helping Vive Peru with public health outreach where she will do home visits to assist with healthy habits, visit families, evaluate home conditions (kitchen hygiene, animals, portable water) and answering questions that families may have.  Continue reading to learn more about Kayla and why she decided to pursue Venture With Impact.