Voluntourism resources

Books

Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others (Volunteer Vacations)
By Bill McMillon, Doug Cutchins and Anne Geissinger (Chicago Review, 9th edition, 2006)
Ddescribes 150 vetted volunteer programs.
Volunteer: A Traveler's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World (Lonely Planet)
(Lonely Planet, 2007)
Includes many practicalities as well as listings.

Transitions Abroad
Responsible travel portal; listings include tips and trips
Ethical Volunteering
Guidelines on responsible volunteering practices from British expert Kate Simpson
World Volunteer Web
Operated by the United Nations Volunteers program; links to volunteer opportunities
International Volunteer Programs Association
Database of volunteer-abroad programs; stresses ethical practices
Catholic Network of Volunteer Service
Comprehensive directory of Catholic and other Christian volunteer opportunities
Action Without Borders
Clearinghouse for 46,000 non-profit organizations worldwide; includes listings for internships, volunteering and jobs
Cross-Cultural Solutions
Recognized leader in international volunteering; projects involve community development, education, developmental disabilities and women’s issues
Earthwatch Institute
Longtime leader in historical, archaeological and scientific volunteer work; in 49 countries
Ecovolunteer Program
Dutch organization; offers land and sea conservation and science projects worldwide
Global Volunteers
One of the earliest and most authoritative voices on overseas volunteering; also offers domestic programs
Volunteer South America
Lists free and low-cost volunteer opportunities in South and Central America