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How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas
Joseph Collins, Stefano Dezerega, Zahara Heckscher

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A valuable tool
(San Francisco) March 7, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars

I would like to say to anyone looking into volunteering overseas, this book is a Must Have! But as with any major decision- and as the book itself suggests- research, research, research.

Don't just stop with the book. Contact previous volunteers, go online, read other sources, etc.

After reading Mr.McMahan's long review I went back and looked over the book again and still can't agree with any of his comments.

I just don't agree with his mentality at all.

Mr. McMahan mentioned the fact that he can say ".

. . bluntly that many if not most individuals gravitate to overseas volunteering for one of two reason.

. . . if they are young and preferably white and female, they typically trying to kick start a career .

. . or they are following a charismatic young male . . ."

Yet if woman make up 70% of the volunteer force, where are all these men that they are so wistfully following? He mentions that men are "filtered out" in some "knee-jerk reaction" to organizations not wanted puffed up men who view volunteering overseas as "a chance to pursue a series of exotic amorous (mis)adventures".

So women are either silly love-sick followers or just power hungry women using volunteering to climb some sort of social/corporate ladder?

And are the majority of men consist in acting like nothing more than Indian Jones impersonators?

I myself would hate to have such a negative and pessimistic view of my fellow man.

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How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas
Joseph Collins, Stefano Dezerega, Zahara Heckscher

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8.Intelligent and Engaging Resource
(San Francisco) March 6, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars
If you are interested in giving something back overseas, this book is for you. This is a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to the issues, logistics and options for pursuing an international volunteer experience. I only... read full review
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9.A valuable tool
(San Francisco) March 7, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars
I would like to say to anyone looking into volunteering overseas, this book is a Must Have! But as with any major decision- and as the book itself suggests- research, research, research. Don't just stop with the book... read full review
10.A must-read for those who want to do it right
(USA) March 9, 2005 - 5.0/5 stars
A lot of people seek to broaden their personal horizons overseas, and some of them hope to make the world a better place while they do. Unfortunately, many are unable to find their way through a maze of humanitarian... read full review



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How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas
Joseph Collins, Stefano Dezerega, Zahara Heckscher
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More than 100,000 people contact the Peace Corps every year, but only 3,000 are placed overseas. To help more Americans find volunteer opportunities abroad Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscher-all... read full editorial
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"More than 100,000 people contact the Peace Corps every year, but only 3,000 are placed overseas. To help more Americans find volunteer opportunities aborad Joseph Collins, Stefano DeZerega, and Zahara Heckscher-all founders... read full editorial




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