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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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