Globe Aware Adventures in Service

The good and the bad on the toilets. What will your bedding be like? Your food? Should I eat what the kids are eating? Our veteran newsman tells it like it is, live from our program location while all that info is super fresh! What to expect if you go on our Thailand Hill Tribes program! Ready to register? https://www.globeaware.org/destinations/asia/thailand-hill-tribes

In the lush landscapes of Laos, Globe Aware volunteers are making a difference—rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife while supporting local communities. In this AI generated episode from our Laos orientation, we explore how our program helps protect endangered animals, assists in conservation efforts, and empowers villages through education and sustainable initiatives. Hear inspiring stories from v...

Get ready for an unforgettable journey to the heart of the Andes! In this AI generated episode, culled from reading our orientation materials, we dive into some of the things you need to know about volunteering in Cusco, Peru—from what to pack and how to get there to the incredible experiences that await. Discover how you can make a meaningful impact while exploring ancient Incan history, vibrant...

You've registered for a Globe Aware volunteer trip to the Galapagos? In this episode, we break down some things to know before you go! From what to pack and how to get there to what to expect once you arrive, we’ll help you prepare for an unforgettable experience in one of the world’s most unique ecosystems. Tune in for expert tips, insider insights, and a sneak peek at the meaningful voluntee...

Here's a quick AI generated podcast crafted from our orientation for those who have registered on our program. You get a taste of what to expect, how to prepare, how to pack. What might be a challenge? Do you need to speak Spanish? How far is the program location from teh main international gateway airport? Tune in to find out . . .

Are you considering your next trip but want more than just a vacation? In today’s AI-hosted podcast, we explore Katie Connors’ thought-provoking article on volunteer travel. Learn how it can boost your career and fuel personal growth in ways a typical getaway can’t.

Join us for an insightful, AI-hosted podcast designed to guide you through the essentials for your upcoming volunteer vacation in Costa Rica's beautiful Orosi Valley! This episode delves into key details from our preparatory orientation materials, including tips on what to pack, an overview of the local culture and environment, and what you can expect during your transformative volunteer experienc...

Once again we fed our orientation preparation materials into an AI podcast generator so that if its easier for you to experience that way, while you're driving or exercising, you can do it! This time, this is a podcast giving you information about the community where we work, suggestions on what to pack, wear, cuisine, etc. We still want to hear from you if you have any questions. Have fun, help p...

Kimberly has been speaking to various groups about the deep, enduring impact of soft power, vs hard power, something every one of us has the power to use. We fed her comments into an AI generator to see how it would sum up her thoughts, and they did a pretty darn good job! Use this as a little inspiration on how you can use thoughtful human engagement to enact lasting, positive change.

We decided to have some fun and test out AI generated podcasts. We fed our general handbook to a system, and out came this 97% accurate little listen! This episode includes the kinds of things to bring on your adventure in service, our general philosophy, etc. What would we change? A sleep sack isn't that necessary. And you do have a set schedule, just be ready for it to change, either because the...

Recently, Globe Aware Executive Director Kimberly returned from our Kenya program. Today, she’ll walk you through her experiences, observations, and work on the program. 2:00 - Getting to Kenya, medications, and packing. 6:40 - Life during the program. 10:24 More information about the program. 15:30 Kenyan customs. 20:30 - What you can do for leisure! 25:30 - Kimberly's observations on Kenyan...

Emma, one of our community recipients, wrote and sung this song to express her joy and gratitude for the volunteers work, love and time given in Santa Rosario, Philippines (Nueva Ecija) this past year. beautiful way to start the New Year!

Today, we catch up with executive director Kimberly Haley-Coleman, who just returned from a Globe Aware trip in Zimbabwe. Kimberly experienced our Game Count program, an amazing opportunity you’ll hear all about during this podcast — a more conversational account about our Zimbabwe program than our previous Zimbabwe podcasts. Kimberly will tell you about her personal memories of the trip, and we h...

At Globe Aware, we like to think we do a lot of traveling. In today's episode, Executive Director Kimberly Haley-Coleman and summer intern Toby Barrett reflect on their experiences abroad and explain some of their favorite travel tips — big and small — to make your life easier when you go abroad — with us or otherwise.

Part 2 of our case for travel series in response to The New Yorker article “The Case Against Travel.” Today, Globe Aware Executive Director Kimberly Haley-Coleman shares her thoughts on the article and delves a little bit more into how Globe Aware’s values intersect with travel.

Today, Globe Aware Executive Director Kimberly Haley-Coleman and I are traveling to the Galapagos islands off the coast of Ecuador. We’ll tell you a little bit about the history of the Galapagos, glance at our program, and detail what being in the country is like. 1:44 - An introduction to the local community. 6:28 - Kimberly talks about what to expect as far as activities and cultural immersion....

A recent New Yorker article titled "The Case Against Travel" critiques the modern travel - suggesting that our pursuit of fulfillment through our journeys is doomed; that perhaps our attempts to grow as humans, individuals, and citizens of the globe are misguided attempts at finding fulfillment. Some people in and outside of Globe Aware feel that the article is misleading. That, perhaps,...

Globe Aware Administrator and Social Media Manager Sikha Naik speaks about Nepal! 1:23 - Sikha introduces both of our programs. 2:28 - A glance at the accommodations. 3:59 Sikha walks through some things to remember about Nepalese culture and about being in a monastery. 8:54 - Sikha’s packing essentials. 11:00 - Sikha details Nepalese cuisine. 13:06 - Arrival and pickup. 14:10 - Meet Rahul, our pr...

On this episode of the Globe Aware podcast, we present the second of four information sessions about game counting in Zimbabwe. Please note: this is a special episode for people signed up for our Zimbabwe Game Count Program in September, so it differs from our usual episodes. if you're signed up for the Zimbabwe program, though, you're in the right place!

On this episode of the Globe Aware podcast, we present the second of four information sessions about game counting in Zimbabwe. Please note: this is a special episode for people signed up for our Zimbabwe Game Count program in September, so it differs from our usual episodes. If you're signed up for the Zimbabwe program, though, you're in the right place! Enjoy the episode.

On this episode of the Globe Aware Podcast, we've included the recording of the first part of four information sessions about game counting in Zimbabwe. Please note: this is a special episode for people signed up for our Zimbabwe Game Count program in September, so it differs from our usual episodes. If you’re signed up for the Zimbabwe program, though, you’re in the right place!

1:08 - Globe Aware Social Media Manager and Administrator Sikha Naik talks about what to expect from our program in Jaipur. 4:24 - Sikha goes over some cultural aspects of Jaipur, including a must-try Indian dish. 7:55 - What to expect from the climate in Jaipur. 8:58 - Some leisure activities to try out. 11:07 - Sikha’s packing essentials. 12:27 - A glance at accommodations. 13:22 - Arriving to J...

4:16 - Globe Aware Executive Director Kimberly Haley-Coleman introduces the community where Globe Aware guests volunteer. 6:10 - A look at some cultural nuances. 7:47 - We talk about leisure and some ways to explore. 13:31 - Kimberly talks packing essentials. 22:40 - We explain accommodations we offer during your adventure. 26:20 - Kimberly goes over food in the Philippines - her favorites and som...

1:58 — Globe Aware Executive Directory Kimberly Haley-Coleman talks a little about Cambodia’s past and what challeneges it faces. 6:35 — The Cambodia Program: what you can work on and what some of the needs of the community are. 10:58 — A special note about orphanages. 13:54 — An introduction to some Cambodian cultural norms. 18:25 — How to start packing. 24:36 — Kimberly walks through the accommo...

Today, we’re visiting Peru. Want to know what to expect, what to bring, and what it's like? That's what this podcast is all about. 0:49 — Globe Aware Executive Director Kimberly Haley-Coleman introduces the Cusco Program and gives context about some problems that Peru faces. 6:17 — Peru travel essentials: a beginner's guide of what to pack. 13:38 — How to get to Peru - travel requireme...