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| 1. | This is "The Book" for volunteering overeas |
| (New Rochelle, NY United States) February 23, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This is a very, very important book for international volunteering.
Collins, DeZerega, and Heckscher have provided a new vocabulary and set of
ideas for the entire field. They hit the nail on the head again... read full review |
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| 2. | This Book is a Treasure |
| (San Francisco, Ca) March 19, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This book is a treasure. It is a good book for anyone in the age group of
about 18-75 of any ethnicity, religion and socio-economic background. It
addresses safety, among other issues, for women travelers. This... read full review |
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| 3. | Fills a distinct need and will prove a godsend! |
| (University of Alaska; Koliganek High School) February 9, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| The voice of experience speaks clearly in this essential resource book. I
keep a copy laying out on my desk at the university and at the high school
at which I teach, right where students will be able to see it... read full review |
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| 4. | Best book on the subject |
| (Sacramento) January 21, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This is a great book for anyone considering getting a life-altering
experience overseas, and doing some good at the same time. Its
increasingly hard to penetrate foreign cultures while traveling. Working
as a volunteer... read full review |
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| 5. | this book is so wonderful! |
| (San Francisco) January 4, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I love this book. It's thoroughly researched and full of great
ideas!Collins, Dezerega, Heckscher are marvelous writers. Thank you
for writing this - it's totally useful for anyone who wants to follow
their dreams abroad! |
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| 6. | Invaluable |
| (Santa Cruz, CA United States) July 17, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I am preparing to volunteer in Costa Rica and this book has been an amazing
resource for me. It has encouraged me to write out my motivations and
expectations for this trip. It has helped me think through how I can... read full review |
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| 7. | Amazing resource for anyone volunteering abroad |
| (Rochester Hills, MI United States) October 10, 2003 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I just returned from a volunteering project to rural Kenya and I would not
have been as prepared as I was without this book. This book is invaluable,
it not only prepares you before you leave, it also helps you while... read full review |
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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 |
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| 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 |
