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Inspired by the eye-opening events of 9/11, the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, more and more people are waking up to the value of service – and realizing that their vacation may be the best place to incorporate it into their hectic lives. Even more profoundly, many travelers are deciding that the best way to recharge may not be lying on a beach, but stepping outside of their normal routine to make a difference in the lives of others. The result is an experience that allows travelers to explore a culture in great depth, make new friends, and come home feeling that they have learned and benefited even more than those they have helped.
The book will provide a diverse range of volunteer vacations, with most trips easily accomplished within a one or two-week vacation. Following the highly successful format of Frommer’s 500 Places To Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up, chapters will be organized by subject, providing dozens of unique vacation ideas for any traveler:
Chapter 1 Animal Welfare.
Surveying Wildlife.
Rescue & Protection.
Animal Habitats.
10 Beaches Where Wildlife Comes First.
Chapter 2 Working with Children.
Orphanages.
10 Ways to Give Schools the Tools for Learning.
At-Risk Youth & Street Kids.
Safe Spaces to Play.
Chapter 3 Sharing Your Knowledge: Teaching Vacations.
English as a Second Language.
10 Places to Learn a Language While You Teach One.
Arts, Crafts & Business.
Libraries & Learning Centers.
Chapter 4 Scientific Research.
Archaelogy.
Marine Life.
Museums, Zoos & Aquariums.
10 Ways to Help Find the Next Source of Energy.
Chapter 5 Healing the Environment.
Conservation Work.
Tree Planting.
Greening & Cleaning.
10 Places to Connect the World: Trail Building.
Farm & Ranch.
Chapter 6 Building Better Communities.
Construction & Manual Labor.
Clean Water Projects.
Rebuilding After Disaster.
Working with the Homeless.
10 Hotel & Volunteer Packages.
Chapter 7 Share the Health.
HIV/AIDS Education.
People with Special Needs.
10 Food Banks in Tourist Hot Spots.
Malaria & Other Diseases.
Chapter 8 Teaching Through Sport.
Coaching & Training.
10 Places to Shout "GOOOAAAALLLLL!!!".
Equipping the Game.
Chapter 9 Bridging Cultures.
Indigenous Peoples .
Historical Preservation.
10 Ways to Keep Memories Alive: Oral History Projects.
Music.
Chapter 10 Special Events.
Festivals & Tournaments.
10 Charity Fundraisers: Making Them Happen.
One-Day Events.
Chapter 11 Crossing Generations.
Helping Seniors .
10 Trips for Grandparents and Grandchildren.
Family & Youth Trips.
Preserving Memories.
Chapter 12 Getting Political.
Human Rights.
Refugee Relief.
Women’s Rights.
10 Celebrity-Inspired Volunteer Opportunities.
Chapter 13 Peace-Building.
Conflict Resolution & Security.
10 Memorials Where Your Help is Monumental.
Healing Postwar Communities.
Working With & For Veterans.
Chapter 14 Spiritual Service.
Retreats.
Faith-based Assistance.
10 Religious Pilgrimages with Service Elements.
Chapter 15 Bringing Expertise: Opportunities for Those with Specialized Skills.
Medical Professionals.
10 Places to Bring Back Smiles: Dentistry Programs.
Other Professionals.
Choosing Which Volunteer Vacation Is Right for You.
Geographical Index.
Alphabetical Index.
Overview
Inspired by the eye-opening events of 9/11, the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, more and more people are waking up to the value of service – and realizing that their vacation may be the best place to incorporate it into their hectic lives. Even more profoundly, many travelers are deciding that the best way to recharge may not be lying on a beach, but stepping outside of their normal routine to make a difference in the lives of others. The result is an experience that allows travelers to explore a culture in ...