A desire to travel while making yourself useful? <br />Here's why you should embark on an extraordinary adventure:<br />Going on a humanitarian mission requires no experience.<br />During this period, you will need to put your energy and time to serve a good cause while <br />while stepping out of your comfort zone.<br />So, it can be an opportunity to go beyond your limits, to take a step back on your vision of the world and to refocus on yourself.<br />This experience also allows you to (re)discover strong values such as solidarity, generosity and the simplicity in a society where individualism prevails.<br />You will also develop your activist consciousness.<br />The humanitarian mission is also a unique experience because it allows for unforgettable encounters (with locals and other volunteers), the discovery of a new culture, a new language...<br />You will undoubtedly leave with many memories.<br />Beyond a personal enrichment, this experience (with the skills acquired during your stay) can be valued in the resume.<br />How to prepare?<br />- Inform yourself beforehand about the geopolitical situation and local customs.<br />- Plan a budget for the for the whole trip.<br />- Take out insurance in case of an incident for a quick return to your home country (special travel insurance, personal insurance, credit card insurance...).<br />- Make sure you are up to date regarding vaccinations.<br />- Apply for a visa (depending on the destination).<br />Caution:,Some organizations are taking advantage of the growing popularity of humanitarian travel.<br />Therefore, they propose to organize stays at high costs.<br />Instead, look to non-profit organizations.
