Volunteering abroad conjures up typical images like building bridges in Africa, teaching English in the Peace Corps or helping refugees in war-torn countries. However, volunteering opportunities these days cover a much broader spectrum of intriguing alternatives. You could also participate in a scientific research expedition on Kangaroo Island, use your business expertise to mentor business owners in Russia or take part in an archaeological dig in Egypt. The options for volunteering overseas are almost endless.

The Global Citizen book provides a chart for you to identify causes, groups or issues you feel strongly about, then helps you match up your interests with the right volunteer opportunity. For programs that do not pay their volunteers, the Global Citizen gives you tips for finding organizations that foot part or all of your basic expenses, including scholarships and grants. In the Special Fundraising Section you'll learn how easy it is to raise some or all of the program funds yourself. The Volunteer Abroad section of the book also presents benefits and pitfalls of volunteering abroad, "umbrella" websites that offer an overview of your options, many unique volunteer programs and accounts from other volunteers.

Volunteer Abroad Options

• Archaeology
• Business and Economic Development
• Cultural Exchange
• Environmental Protection
• Health and Medicine
• Humanitarian Relief
• Serving the Community
• Teaching
• Volunteering On-Line

Special Fundraising Section

• How to Fundraise
• Whom to Ask
• How to Write a Funding Request
• How to Raise Money Yourself
• Fundraising Ideas that Work
• Fundraising Resources

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