International Volunteering: #1 What It Is and How to Apply

, John Diaz, Sebastian Galindo, andPablo Lamino

Release Date: 1/19/2026

DOI: 10.32473/edis-wc501-2026

Family and Consumer Sciences

Abstract

This first EDIS publication in the International Volunteering series offers valuable insights and recommendations on volunteerism and its best practices in international settings. It provides guidance on identifying and applying to various opportunities that align with the target audience’s interests and goals. Written by Renzo Ceme Vinces, John Diaz, Sebastian Galindo, and Pablo Lamino, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2026.

About this Publication

This document is AEC838, a publication of the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2026. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

How to Cite

Ceme Vinces, R., Diaz, J., Galindo, S., & Lamino, P. (2026). International Volunteering: #1 What It Is and How to Apply. EDIS, 2026(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc501-2026

Authors

Renzo Ceme Vinces

Ph.D. student, Extension education, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL

John Diaz

Specialist

University of Florida

associate professor and Extension specialist, program development and evaluation, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Plant City, FL

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Sebastian Galindo

Specialist

University of Florida

research associate professor, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication

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Pablo Lamino

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

assistant professor, global leadership, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL

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