Volunteer Vacations

For the increasing number of people looking for ways to make a difference while on vacation, this fully updated edition is filled with in-depth information to get them ready for their adventure, including contacts, locations, costs, dates, project details, and profiles of 150 select organizations running thousands of programs in the United States and around the world. Including new details about long-term projects and organizations specifically tailored for families, seniors, and the disabled, this definitive sourcebook provides a wealth of opportunities for anyone interested in taking a truly meaningful vacation and provides new anecdotes about all kinds of jobs and the positive impact they had on volunteers' lives.

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

"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

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

"The definitive sourcebook for service-oriented escapades."  —Outside