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Volunteer Trips: Finding An Organization That Is Making A Difference

First Posted: 06/01/10 07:44 PM ET Updated: 05/25/11 05:40 PM ET

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The idea of volunteering away from home seems like a win-win to many travelers: a way to experience and help another community at the same time. But without a solid, well-designed program and reasonable expectations, volunteer travel can do more harm than good.

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The idea of volunteering away from home seems like a win-win to many travelers: a way to experience and help another community at the same time. But without a solid, well-designed program and reasonab...
The idea of volunteering away from home seems like a win-win to many travelers: a way to experience and help another community at the same time. But without a solid, well-designed program and reasonab...
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07:52 PM on 06/01/2010
If it keeps the Haitians in Haiti and not riding rafts and small boats to land in florida so their kids can become citizens and they can have free healthcare and other public services - I'm for it. Contribiute everybody - this will save our tax dollars
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