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:I saw your work on that article and it is much appreciated. Although in concept the idea of volunteering seems simple enough, the reality is that it is very hard to find the right opportunity where you can add true value and more importantly not cause more problems than if you didn't go.
:I saw your work on that article and it is much appreciated. Although in concept the idea of volunteering seems simple enough, the reality is that it is very hard to find the right opportunity where you can add true value and more importantly not cause more problems than if you didn't go.
:I hope some contributors with practical experience can help add to this. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 00:28, 11 August 2014 (UTC)
:I hope some contributors with practical experience can help add to this. [[User:Andrewssi2|Andrewssi2]] ([[User talk:Andrewssi2|talk]]) 00:28, 11 August 2014 (UTC)
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== Massive deletion ==
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I am removing a great deal of text, indeed most of the listings here; see [[#Sorting out problems]] above for the rationale.
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All of it is preserved on talk pages because at least some of it should probably be restored later. I moved some to [[Talk:Gap_year_travel#Possible_links.3F]] and the rest is here. [[User:Pashley|Pashley]] ([[User talk:Pashley|talk]]) 17:14, 24 June 2015 (UTC)
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As an alternative, or to complement the working holiday, many people have chosen to embark on a volunteering experience. These meaningful experiences allow individuals the chance to give back to the international community, whether this be teaching in underprivileged schools, working with animals in Africa, or helping with community development project. Typically there will be a fee to participate in these programs, and participants are not paid. Most famously, Prince Harry embarked on a volunteering Gap Year in 2004 when he went to South Africa.
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There are also various organizations that recruit volunteers. These may not cover the major expenses such as airfares and travel insurance. Some charge a fee for placement. A few of these are:
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* If you would like to work in an international work camp for two weeks as an alternative holiday, contact your national branch of SCI [http://www.sci-ivs.org].
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* Arm-In-Arm Volunteers provides responsible,safe and low cost volunteering experiences geared towards social justice, international development and cross-cultural understanding in developing countries.[https://www.arminarmvolunteers.org]
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* Action Volunteer Alliance (AVA)offers affordable volunteer opportunities abroad. [http://www.actionvolunteeralliance.com]
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* AFECT offers volunteering opportunities to assist Burmese refugees in north Thailand [http://www.akhathai.org]
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* Akha Asia has volunteer placements with Tribes and Indiginous Peoples [http://www.akhaasia.org]
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* Center for Children in Need (Thailand) offers short and long-term volunteering in a grassroot orphanage for abandoned Burmese children. (http://www.volunteeringthailand.blogspot.com)
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* [http://www.edgeofafrica.com EDGE of AFRICA] offers short and long-term volunteering in Africa, specializing in community empowerment, environmental restoration and wildlife research projects, as well as internships in local organisations.
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* Ikando Volunteer & Intern in Africa [http://www.ikando.org]
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* Tanzania Volunteer Agency provides personalized placements in a wide range of fields in Tanzania. [http://tanzaniavolunteeragency.com/]
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* Global Vision International (GVI) has worldwide volunteering opportunities [http://www.gvi.o.uk/]
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* Volunteers and Interns for Balinese Education [http://www.vibefoundation.org/]
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* Year Out Group [http://www.yearoutgroup.org/], a British organization promoting gap year volunteering
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* Overseas Working Holidays [http://www.owh.com.au/volunteer.cfm], an Australian organization that offers guaranteed placements in regions such as Africa and India.
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* Thai-Experience [http://www.thai-experience.org] specialized in placements in [[Thailand]].
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* Travel to Teach [http://www.travel-to-teach.org] with jobs in [[Southeast Asia]] and [[Latin America]].
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* Volunteer Abroad [http://www.volunteerbasecamp.com] offers volunteer programs in Latin America, Asia, and Africa
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* Mundo Exchange [http://www.mundoexchange.org] non-profit organization for volunteering in Guatemala and Thailand.
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* Earthwatch [http://www.earthwatch.org] lets volunteers work on scientific field research projects all over the world for 1 - 3 weeks.
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* Projects Abroad offers a diverse range of volunteer placements in 26 different developing countries - for students, gap years, grads and qualified professionals from 2 weeks and up. [http://www.projects-abroad.com.au]
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* The International Humanity Foundation [[http://www.ihfonline.org/]] works in Indonesia, Thailand and Kenya and is always looking for volunteers.
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* Intiwawa [http://www.intiwawa.org] offers free volunteering in Peru. Opportunities mainly include social and educational projects as well as nutrition and water.
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* Mozvoluteers [http://www.mozvolunteers.com] offers affordable volunteer projects and medical elective placements in South Africa and Mozambique.
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* Mijn Bestemming Peru [http://www.mijnbestemmingperu.nl] Dutch organization focusing in volunteering free, internships, work and support to communities all over Peru.
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* Volunteering Solutions [http://www.volunteeringsolutions.com/] India based Volunteering Organization which incorporated in 2006 and provide volunteering opportunities in 20 countries.
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* The Bergwaldprojekt (Mountain Forest Project) [http://www.bergwaldprojekt.ch/] to work in forests in German and Swiss mountains or in Austria, Catalunya or the Ukraine.