Working for a Better World : A Guide to Volunteering in Global Development

"Working For A Better World" is the first comprehensive guide to overseas volunteering opportunities for Irish people. The guide provides invaluable information for Irish people who are considering a voluntary work placement in a developing country. Drawing on Comhlamh's thirty years of experience working with overseas volunteers, the guide will help you: Place international volunteering within the wider context of development, so that your volunteering experience will have more impact; Choose the best volunteering placement through its detailed directory. This sets out comprehensive information on over 110 organisations involved in arranging international volunteer placements; Benefit from the experiences of people who have volunteered in developing countries, through their testimonials and advice; and Plan the practical details of your overseas trip with lists of useful travel resources. Unlike many guides, "Working For a Better World" also provides advice on what to do when you come home, to help ensure that your volunteering placement is a rewarding lifetime experience that does not end when you touch down in Ireland. Overseas volunteering overseas is a growing travel sector in Ireland, and "Working For a Better World" will set the standard for guides to come.