International Voluntary Work (Directory of... S.) - Softcover

Pybus, Victoria

 
9781854583543: International Voluntary Work (Directory of... S.)

Synopsis

A guide to voluntary work.

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About the Author

Victoria Pybus lives in Oxford, England where she has worked for many years as a full time writer for Vacation Work. Her other books include Summer Jobs Abroad, Working with Animals, Live & Work in France, Live & Work in Italy and Working in Ski Resorts.


From the Back Cover

International Voluntary Work

Thousands Of Long And Short-Term
Voluntary Placements Worldwide

A comprehensive guide to voluntary work around the world The Daily Telegraph

PART I RESIDENTIAL WORK WORLDWIDE
Creating an eco-centre in India Organic Farming in Hawaii Archaeological digs in France Fruit picking in Ecuador Sports coaching in Tanzania Working with street children in Brazil Constructing wells in Cambodia Studying whales in The Canary Islands Conservation work in Kenya Rescuing wild animals in Thailand Teaching English to Russian children.

PART II NON-RESIDENTIAL WORK IN THE USA AND CANADA
Guide in the New York Botanical Garden Caring for seal pups in Cornwall Helping to rehouse homeless people Stewarding in Shakespeare s Globe Theatre Planting trees in San Fancisco Raptor rehabilitation in North Carolina Restoring steam locomotives Befriending a disabled child Assisting at a film festival in Wyoming Puppy-walking guide dogs for the blind Preparing food for dolphins in Florida Sorting books to send to developing countries.

PLUS:
Over 700 organisations listed with first-hand accounts of volunteers experience and advice.

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