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Volunteer: A Traveller's Guide

Looking for more inspiration and information? Read up on ways to help out in the comprehensive Volunteer Guide ›

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Volunteer - A Traveller's Guide to Making A difference Around the World

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Travel Stories

Lonely Planet authors and travellers have a wealth of experience when it comes to volunteering. So what's it really like? Read these features and gain a bit more insight.

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Volunteering in Argentina

Article by: Sarah Gilbert , March 2008

Helping out on your trip can improve your language skills, give you a fresh perspective - and get you cuddled. Read the full article ›

Tags: Argentina • Volunteering

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Volunteering in Kolkata

Article by: Vanessa Arrington , December 2007

One little woman from Macedonia did a whole lot for Kolkata's poor. You can follow in Mother Teresa's footsteps. Read the full article ›

Tags: Kolkata • Volunteering

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The Local Alternative in Sri Lanka

Article by: Ethan Gelber , October 2007

Forget the tourist traps and big-ticket sights - here's a map that gets you straight to the heart of the matter. Read the full article ›

Tags: Responsible Travel • Sri Lanka • Volunteering

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Volunteering in India

Article by: Korina Miller , June 2007

Teaching kids about crayons, keeping a cookfire alight in the rain...there's more than one way to help the world. Read the full article ›

Tags: India • Responsible Travel • Volunteering

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Costa Rica Ecotourism Trail

Article by: The Thorn Tree , September 2006

Frolic in a cloud forest or kick back with the sloths. Who fancies a bit of Costa Rica ecotourism? Read the full article ›

Tags: Costa Rica • Responsible Travel • Volunteering • Wildlife

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Volunteering in Europe

Article by: Fran Parnell , June 2006

For a feel-good getaway, here's six of the most interesting volunteering holidays in Europe. Read the full article ›

Tags: Europe • Responsible Travel • Volunteering

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