More comprehensive information on agencies that place volunteers abroad can be obtained from the directories listed below. Copies of these directories should be obtainable from:
- Your local public library
- A careers library
- Any major book store
- Direct from the publisher
International Directory of Voluntary Work
Ed: Victoria Pybus, (2002)
ISBN:1-85458-313-1
Vacation Work
9 Park End Street
Oxford
OX1 1HJ
Tel: 01865 241978.
Website: www.vacationwork.co.uk
A thorough guide to short term and long term voluntary work overseas. Includes a section on the agencies that operate within the major global regions. Details whether agencies provide for travel, accommodation, expenses etc. Also explains age and skill requirements. A new addition of this guide is due out shortly.
By the same publisher:
Directory of Work & Study in Developing Countries
Toby Milner
ISBN: 1-85458-170-8
Green Volunteers
Fabio Ausenda
ISBN: 88-900167-9-5
Taking a Gap Year
Susan Griffith
ISBN: 1-85458-294-1
Gap Years for Grown Ups
Susan Griffith
ISBN: 1-85458-318-2
Archaeo-Volunteers
Erin McCloskey
ISBN: 88-900167-7-9
Further details and online ordering for all these publications is available at: www.vacationwork.co.uk
Other publications:
The Gap-Year Guidebook 2004/2005
Susannah Hecht
ISBN: 0 901577 93 6
Published by:
John Catt Educational Ltd
Great Glemham, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 2DH
Tel: 01728 663666
E-mail: editor@gap-year.com
Website: www.gap-year.com
This book is a valuable resource for anyone considering a year out - either abroad or in the UK. It offers ideas, advice and lists hundreds of useful organisations. It is updated annually with sections on languages (courses and jobs), sports (courses, qualifications and jobs), Business skills, travelling (where to go, how to get there, insuranceetc), voluntary placements (UK and aborad), internships and working (UK and abroad). Runs alongside its website www.gap-year.com (useful messageboard).
The Virgin Guide to Volunteering
Rebecca Hardy, 2004
ISBN: 0753508575
Web site: www.virginbooks.com
Includes specific information on volunteering in various European countries and the rest of the world.
