Learning Service
Description
This year, over ten million people will go abroad, eager to find the perfect blend of adventure and altruism. Volunteer travel can help you find your place in the world-and find out what you're made of. So why do so many international volunteer programs fail to make an impact? Why do some do more harm than good? Learning Service offers a powerful new approach that invites volunteers to learn from host communities before trying to 'help' them. It's also a thoughtful critique of the sinister side of volunteer travel; a guide for turning good intentions into effective results; and essential advice on how to make the most of your experience. This book is for volunteers and educators alike. If you're wondering if volunteer travel is right for you, if you're getting on the plane tomorrow, or if you're trying to adjust to life as a returned volunteer-this is the book you need in your bag.
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Content
Getting started
On Learning
PART 1: LEARNING ABOUT YOURSELF
1. Embracing a Learning Mindset
2. Exploring Your Motivations & Goals
PART 2: LEARNING ABOUT VOLUNTEERING
3. Putting It Into Context
4. The Potential Pitfalls of Volunteer Travel
5. The Positive Potential of Learning Service
PART 3: LEARNING ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS
6. Deciding on the Right Path for You
7. Volunteer Roles & Projects
8. Exploring Your Volunteer Travel Choices
9. Evaluating & Selecting an Option
On Action
PART 4: ACTION BEFORE YOU LEAVE
10. Practicing Soft & Hard Skills
11. Funding Your Time Abroad
12. Mentally & Physically Packing Your Bags
PART 5: Action While Abroad
13. Humble & Effective Action
14. Getting the Most Out of Your Time Overseas
15. Using Your Skills Appropriately & Sustainably
PART 6: ACTION RETURNING HOME & FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
16. Transitioning Home
17. Using Learning Service to Make a Lasting Change
Parting words
Further reading
Endnotes
Learn More
Acknowledgments
About the authors
