CeruleanShine

Over my time as a volunteer firefighter/EMT, I’ve had various opportunities to make a difference in peoples lives, in particular where they are close to death. While you don’t have to be a firefighter/EMT/lifeguard to save someone’s life, it certainly increases the odds that you’ll have an opportunity to do so.
I recommend that people who are interested in volunteering visit at least three different organizations and interview members to find out more about the culture of the organization, costs, duty requirements and so forth. I’d be happy to help anyone in the Washington, DC area find the right volunteer emergency services organization to join based on their interests and time availability.

I traveled in Europe for 2-1/2 months about six years ago, and also spend 5 weeks traveling this past year, both times mostly by myself. That said, when you stay in hostels, its pretty easy to meet others to go sightseeing with.

Whatever.