Jessica Lockhart
Contributing Editor
Although Jessica has travelled to more than 30 countries, her favorite place to throw down her bag is still her hometown of Cold Lake, Alberta. A freelance journalist, Jess has worked for international development organizations and tour operators. She’s conducted workshops in Vanuatu, perfected the use of a satellite phone in the jungles of Guyana and supervised teenage pool parties in the Dominican Republic. Although she's based in Toronto, Jess works remotely from all around the world.
                                
                
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            Peace Corps Accepts Same-Sex Couples
                    Bartend in London or win an Arctic camping trip: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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                    Friday, 28 June 2013 15:36                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            
                        TBEX '13: The Noble Potential of Travel
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                    Friday, 28 June 2013 10:41                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            
                        Get a Career Edge—Take the 'Gap' out of 'Gap Year'
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                    Friday, 28 June 2013 10:35                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            How to Be a Star Volunteer
                    An element of uncertainty accompanies any international experience. Here are five tips to help you get and give the most as an international volunteer.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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                    Thursday, 27 June 2013 21:35                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            Why Overseas Non-Profits Want International Volunteers
                    Is international volunteering just an ineffective indulgence for rich North Americans? Not according to new research by Dr Erin Barnhart.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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                    Sunday, 12 May 2013 20:09                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            Gap Years Rebranded as "Bridge Years"
                    Win a volunteer trip to Kenya and study abroad safety: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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                    Wednesday, 24 April 2013 17:06                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            Change the Way We Think of Charity
                    Study abroad scholarships and the value of intercultural skills: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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                    Saturday, 23 March 2013 19:12                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            CIDA Merges With DFAIT
                    Religious charities receive more funding: the latest news in work, study and volunteer abroad.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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                    Tuesday, 05 March 2013 00:00                
                
                                
                
            
            
            
            
            
                        5 Tips for Being a Star Volunteer
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            Best of "Friday Favourites" Travel Blogs
                    The top blogs that Verge featured in 2012.                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
            
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