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Want to help? First you must be willing to learn.
This year, over ten million people will go abroad, eager to find the perfect blend of adventure and altruism. Volunteer travel can help you find your place in the worldand find out what youre made of.? So why do so many international volunteer programs fail to make an impact? Why do some do more harm than good??
Learning Serviceoffers a powerful new approach that invites volunteers to learn from host communities before trying to 'help' them. It's also a thoughtful critique of the sinister side of volunteer travel; a guide for turning good intentions into effective results; and essential advice on how to make the most of your experience.
This book is for volunteers and educators alike. If youre wondering if volunteer travel is right for you; if youre getting on the plane tomorrow; or if youre trying to adjust to life as a returned volunteerthis is the book you need in your bag.?
“If you are among the growing number of today’s travelers eager to give back in a positive way to the people and places you visit, then read this book now. The authors provide a profound understanding of what it takes to have a meaningful volunteer experience abroad with important insights that will also help guide you on a lifelong journey to make the world a better place.” —Costas Christ, Editor-at-Large and Senior Advisor, National Geographic Travel
“Volunteering overseas is life changing, and getting and giving the most from it requires an experienced partner. Learning Service is that partner, as the authors offer their combined lifetimes of accumulated knowledge. Gain insight and confidence for an adventure more rewarding than you’d ever imagined.” — Frances Moore Lappé, Author of 19 books includingDiet for a Small Planet, and Co-Founder of Food First: Institute for Food and Developmentl³J
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