Over the years, there has been a rising trend in the popularity of volunteer vacations and a rapid increase in the number of people interested in volunteering while traveling. Here are a few established organizations for you to choose.

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is a United Nations organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Based in Bonn, Germany, UNV is active in around 130 countries every year. Anyone who is concerned about world peace and development is welcome.

Contact online: https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en/ opportunities

Volunteers In Asia (VIA) is an independent, non-profit organization aimed to increase understanding between the US and Asia. Based in San Francisco, VIA provides two kinds of programs. VIA’s Asia Programs offer Americans the chance to live and volunteer in Asia. while VIA’s Programs enable East Asian university students to participate in programs in the US.

Contact online: https://viaprograms.org/contact/

Meals on Wheels originated in the UK. It’s a program that delivers meals to individuals at home who are unable to purchase or prepare their own meals. This type of service requires many volunteers with a good knowledge of basic cooking to prepare the meals.

Contact online: https://www.mealsonwheelssa.org.au/

Big Brothers Big Sisters offers a range of mentoring programs (指导计划) to meet the needs of Canadian children and families. In the traditional one-to-one mentoring programs, one youth and one adult mentor meet twice a month for at least one year. Big Brothers Big Sisters also operates group mentoring programs for teenagers and clubs for newcomer Canadian youth. Volunteers are in demand all the year around.

Contact online: https://bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/

Copenhagen is home to fantastic art. Follow this guide to find the best artistic hideouts in the city.

Arken Museum of Modern Art

In the south of the city is a special building that houses works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, and Anselm Reyle. It’s the impressive exhibitions (展览) (most recently Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso) that attract the crowds, so be sure to check out the latest lineup in advance.

www. arken. dk

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

Located 25 miles north of Copenhagen, the museum was once an old villa (别墅) that Jorgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohler t turned into a creative getaway. The grounds are also home to a dreamy terrace (露台) (great for lunch or sunset drinks). Inside, the modern art heavy hitters are all there: Picasso, Kandinsky, Warhol, Kahlo, and Hockney.

www. louisiana. dk

Glyptotek

Carl Jacobsen, an art collector, started the Glyptotek in 1897. Housed in several amazing villas, including gardens and a rooftop terrace, the museum houses more than 10,000 works of art. There is something for everyone. While there is too much to cover in a day, free guided tours focus on the history and the highlights, like the biggest collection of paintings by French artists Cézanne, Monet, and Renoir.

www. glyptoteket. dk

Hirschsprung Collection

Ostre Anlæg park is where you’ll find the personal collection of Heinrich Hirschsprung and his wife. There are lovely 19th- and 20th-century paintings from the Danish Golden Age. The recent exhibition of paintings includes a collection of works from international artists. Their creativity shows a more modern painting style, breaking away from the paintings in the Danish Golden Age.

www. hirschsprung. dk