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Authors, sign in!Are you looking for a more meaningful travel experience? Do you want to give back to the communities you visit, make a genuine connection with locals, meet like-minded travelers and build your skills?
This book is edited and written by passionate, well-traveled Lonely Planet authors who also have acquired advice from experts in the field of global volunteerism. Much more than just a resource directory, Volunteer is packed with valuable information and full-color inspiration to get your planning your perfect short- or long-term volunteer experience anywhere in the world--whether it's monitoring sea turtles in Greece, helping set up handicraft businesses in Ghana or building community centers in Guatemala!
Volunteer: A Traveler's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World
by Charlotte Hindle, Patrick Pringle
Softcover: 416 pages
Lonely Planet
June 2007
ISBN: 1741790204; 9781741790207
It also includes:
- A unique, user-friendly structure arranged by type of volunteering program
- A description of over 190 organizations - all listed and reviewed
- Dozens of anecdotes and tales by seasoned volunteers who share their experiences and tips
- Full illustrations with color photographs of volunteers in action
International volunteering opens up so many new opportunities, and this book has all the advice you need to get you there.
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