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Board Service & VolunteeringSometimes giving of our time and talents is even more important than making a financial contribution to charity. As a volunteer or a board member with a charity, you can have a direct and personal impact on causes you care about. The following resources can help you find opportunities to get involved in your local community, and abroad.
Resources for Travel Philanthropyby Pam Grout National Geographic Society, 2007 In addition to 75 artsy and educational getaways, this book offers 25 fun ideas for volunteer vacations, including detailed contact information for organizations offering life-enriching retreats. How To Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas by Joseph Collins, Stefano Zeerega, and Zahara Heckscher Penguin, 2001 This book can be very helpful to someone who wishes to volunteer abroad but is overwhelmed by the different options. It contains practical advice, case studies and critical reviews of many of the largest overseas volunteer placement organizations. Volunteer Vacations (9th edition) by Bill McMillion, Doug Cutchins, Anne Geissinger and Ed Asner Chicago Review Press, 2006< Volunteer vacationers may find this book to be a useful resource for culturally-sensitive, service-oriented travel. Journals provided by past volunteers offer insight into the unexpected impact a volunteer vacation can have on one’s life. Volunteer: A Traveler’s Guide to Making a Difference Around the World by Charlotte Hindle, Nate Cavalieri, Rachel Collinson, and Korina Miller Lonely Planet, 2007 Lonely Planet’s new guide provides suggestions for short- and long-term international volunteer vacations in Lonely Planet’s signature, user-friendly format. International Voluntary Work by Victoria Pybus Vacation Work: Oxford, 2003 This book is a directory of international paid and volunteer opportunities. Many of the jobs listed provide room and board or a stipend, even though travel is normally, though not always, the volunteer’s obligation. “Preservation Rescue Corps" House & Garden, September 2007 by Alex Lemann This inspirational article discusses government shortcomings in addressing the needs of New Orleans’ residents in the wake of Katrina while acknowledging the help provided by numerous volunteers, who are still coming in droves. "Go//Getaways with Heart," Met Home, September 2007 by Sarah Belk King This short piece highlights four volunteer organizations that organize vacations with a purpose. Organizations Focused On VolunteeringAction Without Borders HandsOn Network Habitat for Humanity International VolunteerMatch Youth Service America Feeding America Organizations Focused On Board ServiceAlliance for Nonprofit Management BoardSource
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