Resource Review: How To Live Your Dream Of Volunteering Overseas, (Book)

By Kate | February 27th, 2007 |

I first came across this volunteer resource while browsing a bookstore some time ago – I don’t currently have a copy with me but it sure has stuck in my... [Read this entry]

What’s Behind A Profile?

By Kate | February 26th, 2007 |

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To write a profile, I check out a website, highlight the most relevant info, and link to that website. Do not assume that I have experience with a particular... [Read this entry]

Volunteer Latin America Links

By Kate | February 26th, 2007 |

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Tim at Independent Volunteer was kind enough to forward me a number of yet-to-be-published links. I have started to check them out and will share a few of the... [Read this entry]

Mountain Volunteering And Porter Assistance

By Kate | February 23rd, 2007 |

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The International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC), “through volunteer placement, homestays, tourist education, and “off the beaten path” trips is actively following the WTO Sustainable Tourism Eliminating Poverty (STEP) program to... [Read this entry]

Volunteer Swimming Instructors…In Uganda?

By Kate | February 23rd, 2007 |

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After AIDS and malaria, what is the leading cause of death in landlocked Uganda? That would be drowning.
The Associated Press reports that the country’s lakes are essentially a... [Read this entry]

The International Rescue Committee (IRC)

By Kate | February 21st, 2007 |

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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) was founded in 1933 and today is a global network of people and organizations who serve “refugees and communities victimized by oppression or violent conflict... [Read this entry]

Volunteer Placement Organization And TEFL Training: Cultural Extremes

By Kate | February 19th, 2007 |

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Cultural Extremes pairs up with TEFL International to provide TEFL training and volunteer teaching placement. Once you’ve been accepted, you pay a $500 non-refundable deposit and then the rest... [Read this entry]

How Conor Is Spending All His Money: Next Generation Nepal

By Kate | February 18th, 2007 |

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If you’re interested in volunteering, social issues and change, you can’t help but be inspired by How Conor Is Spending All His Money. In 2003, Conor took a break... [Read this entry]

Volunteer In Animal Welfare: Stray Dogs Abroad

By Kate | February 17th, 2007 |

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One perhaps surprising area to volunteer in is with stray dogs abroad. Relax, they tend to be friendlier than stray dogs at home! I’ve dealt with stray dogs... [Read this entry]

Table Of Contents: Organizations

By Kate | February 16th, 2007 |

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Find links to the Volunteer Logue profiles of specific organizations here. The General Tips and Advice and Resources/Perspectives have their own pages.
Organizations
American Red Cross
Americorps (US)
Amnesty... [Read this entry]

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