Volunteer: A Traveler's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World (Lonely Planet)

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 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!



Features:
Unique, user-friendly structure arranged by type of volunteering program

Over 190 organizations listed and reviewed

Dozens of seasoned volunteers share their experiences and top tips

Written by passionate, well-traveled Lonely Planet authors advised by a team of experts in the field

Fully illustrated with color photographs of volunteers in action