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"Fulfilling and stimulating volunteer work you can do short-term." -- Associated Press

"If…your goal is to reach out to others around the world, then here’s the book for you." -- The Tennessean

"Suggestions of fulfilling and stimulating volunteer work you can do short-term." -- Associated Press

"The best, all-around guidebook for volunteer vacations." -- The Oregonian, July 6, 2003

"The work opportunities on these vacations are practically limitless." -- Time Magazine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"[A] comprehensive gathering." —Booklist

"Anyone who can’t find a dozen projects here to get excited about just doesn’t have a traveler’s soul." —San Francisco Chronicle

"Would-be volunteers will have plenty of adventures to research." —Boston Globe

"Takes the legwork out of finding an opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture." —The Iowan

"Details thousands of opportunities for anyone wanting to see the world with a purpose." —Westworld Magazine

"Explicitly tuned to matching the needs and desires of prospective travelers with the organizations and projects which will suit them best." —GoNomad.com

"Handy resource . . . it's a must-have." —Emerging Horizons

“For those who like to get their hands dirty, this is an excellent resource.” —Chicago Tribune

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Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Chicago Review Press; 10th Revised edition edition (February 1, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1556527845
ISBN-13: 978-1556527845
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #122,153 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Project type: Technical expertise in areas such as but not limited to: accounting, baking, finance, farm management, policy reform, and sustainable agriculture. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
minimum age for volunteers, campground hosting, project location, own transportation costs, campground hosts, volunteer vacation, project costs, trail building, trail maintenance, visit the organization, via the organization, trail crew, project fee, including airfare, trail work, volunteer coordinator, contact the office

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United States, New York, United Kingdom, Costa Rica, Sponsoring Organizations, San Francisco, Latin America, South Africa, Colorado Trail, Appalachian Trail, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, Catalina Island, North Carolina, New Zealand, Sierra Club, South Dakota, Amigos de las Americas, Global Citizens Network, Acadia National Park, American Jewish World Service, Biosphere Expeditions, Caribbean Volunteer Expeditions, Cross-Cultural Solutions, Dominican Republic

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4.0 out of 5 stars OPEN SOME NEW DOORS IN YOUR LIFE, November 1, 2002

By	"earthvolunteer" (Atlanta, Ga. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others (Paperback)

Having spent the past seven years volunteer travelling around the world for my vacations, I can honestly attest to the fact that this extremely helpful reference book was my starting point for research into the culturally-enriching, service-oriented travel experiences which have changed my life. Provided inside this handy book are the names of the volunteer organizations which arrange and organize the travel, listings of the type of volunteer work and skills required and all of the necessary logistics. (Actually the only skill often required is a desire to serve and to learn.)

The second half of the book contains numerous brief volunteer journals where the reader can obtain a clearer picture of how this type of travel impacts the recipients of the service work and more importantly perhaps how these deeply moving and life-altering experiences greatly enhance the life of the volunteer.

I have met people of all ages and from all walks of life on these incredible journeys. If you have a bit of adventure in your blood and a desire to serve and especially to learn from another culture's experience...investigate this book...it may open some brand new doors in your life.

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76 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for anyone who wants to be a volunteer., February 27, 1999

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This review is from: Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others (6th ed) (Paperback)

This book covers all kinds of volunteerism, from ecologic to medical. From the USA to the far corners of the world. Not only does it contain volumes of information on agencies seeking volunteers, it also has a great cross-referenced index, so that you can easily choose a "volunteer vacation" to fit your interests, schedule, and your wallet.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Those Who Want A Different Type of Vacation, September 7, 2007

By	O. Brown "Ms. O. Khannah-Brown" (Twopeas, WA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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I bought this book out of curiosity and was amazed at the variety of opportunities available to travel and contribute throughout the world. The book is a compendium of opportunities of every imaginable type, an incredible resource if you're even thinking about a taking a vacation in which you volunteer.

Each opportunity contains all contact information, include web site, the types of projects available, organization mission statements, the year founded, the number of volunteers last year (so that you can see the scope of the program), funding sources, what kind of work the organization does, project locations, time line (when and for how long commitments are made), cost (including arrangements that must be made like medical examinations), how to get started, needed skills, and the specific populations that could qualify.

The book is very friendly to those with limitations (for example, sight limitations, physical agility, etc.). There are also stories throughout the book from volunteers about their actual experiences while volunteering.

There is a section on long-term volunteering opportunities. There are four indexes: by project cost, project length, location, season, and type.

It is a wonderful book to use to explore what types of things you might like to do, as well as to use as a research base to search out specific opportunities. It is a great value, and an organized way to begin your volunteer journey!

Highly recommended.
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