Volunteer Vacations by Bill Mcmillon

Volunteer Vacations by Bill Mcmillon

If you're looking for a way to make a difference while on vacation--simultaneously getting away and using your talents to improve the world--this guide shows you how a short-term volunteer stint can transform your life as much as the people, animals, and ecology you choose to help. This fully updated edition is filled with in-depth information and profiles of 150 select organizations, more than 40 new in this edition, running thousands of quality programs in the United States and around the world. Inside, you'll discover ways to

Excavate Jurassic Period dinosaur fossils in WyomingWork with women in their own microbusinesses in GhanaStudy wolves with field scientists in Slovakia Help Haitians rebuild their homesOrganize activities for orphaned children in the Dominican RepublicLive and work with elephants in Thailand

Each listing includes complete contact information with locations, costs, dates, and project details you won't find anywhere else. It lets you know the work volunteers typically do and any special skills needed and highlights projects specifically tailored for families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Stories from recent volunteers and a host of new photographs help you further imagine your volunteer adventure.

"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
"An excellent resource for those considering and exploring philanthropic travel." --Library Journal Xpress
"A good starting point" -- Four Season 's magazine

Bill McMillon is a high school teacher. Doug Cutchins is the director of social commitment at Grinnell College. Anne Geissinger is a part-time photographer. Ed Asner is a professional actor. He appeared on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, for which he won an Emmy, and the series Lou Grant. He also appeared on the television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

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ISBN 13	9781569768419
ISBN 10	1569768412
Title	Volunteer Vacations
Author	Bill Mcmillon
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Chicago Review Press
Year published	2012-02-01
Number of pages	464
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.