Amigos de las Americas
What are you doing this summer? AMIGOS offers 5-8 week programs in which
students immerse themselves in a Latin American community. Participants will
strengthen their Spanish skills and collaborate on sustainable development
projects. To learn more, call 1-800-231-7796, email info@amigoslink.org or
visit Amigos de las Americas
International Directory of Voluntary Work
A comprehensive directory of 700 organizations that offer short and
long term projects for skilled and unskilled workers. The book's biggest
asset may be its indepth directory of projects in Western Europe, which
are usually more difficult to come by. No U.S. affiliates or E-mail
addresses are given, so contacting them may take a polishing of your
language and an international phone call. Peterson's Publications. ISBN
1854581643
Volunteer Vacations
Short term adventures that benefit you and others. This book offers
mostly short term volunteer opportunities lasting up to two weeks. Each
organization or placement is given its own page, complete with locations,
dates, costs and skills needed, making it easy to follow. ISBN 1556523637
Jobs for People Who Love to Travel
Although the volunteer section is very small, this book offers some
good contact information and resources to for those who plan to work
overseas. A whole chapter is dedicated to dispelling myths in working
abroad, which is a great starting point for anyone deciding whether
to go or not. Impact Publications. ISBN 1570231141
International Jobs
Although mainly a collection of addresses, the book dedicates a chapter
to non-profit organizations and internships. Most of the book talks
about opportunities with the government and United Nations. According
to the book, the United Nations puts out the International Directory
for Youth Internships. Send a SASE to Council on International and Public
Affairs, 777 U.N. Plaza, New York, NY 10017. ISBN020162222X