More Than Miles: What Volunteering Abroad Teaches You | Globe Aware Service Travel

Globe Aware Adventures in Service

Through the lens of IVPA, the International Volunteer Programs Association, discover how even a short volunteering experience abroad can open your eyes to new cultures, build empathy, and teach you to listen first and act in true partnership. Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder of Globe Aware, shares stories of the unexpected lessons that come from rolling up your sleeves alongside local communities—lessons that stay with you long after the trip ends. The surprising real beauties and real challenges of a culture.

This episode explores the lasting impact of international volunteering, ethical volunteer travel, and short-term service abroad, highlighting how purpose-driven programs foster cultural understanding, empathy, sustainable community development, and meaningful global connections. Featuring insights from Globe Aware Adventures in Service and IVPA, this conversation is ideal for anyone interested in volunteer abroad programs, global service, social impact travel, and responsible nonprofit leadership.