Lonely Planet Volunteer

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? International volunteering opens up all these opportunities, and this book has all the advice you need to get you there. Much more than just a resource directory, 'Volunteer' is packed with invaluable information and full-color inspiration to get you planning your perfect short- or...
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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? International volunteering opens up all these opportunities, and this book has all the advice you need to get you there. Much more than just a resource directory, 'Volunteer' is packed with invaluable information and full-color inspiration to get you 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! Features : -Unique, user-friendly structure arranged by type of volunteering program -Over 170 organizations listed and reviewed -Dozens of seasoned volunteers share their experiences and top tips -Written by passionate, well-travelled Lonely Planet authors advised by a team of experts in the field -Fully illustrated with color photographs of volunteers in action