From the author of 700 Places to Volunteer Before You Die: A Traveler's Guide

Do you ever ask yourself if you could be exploring the world? Is there a way? Traveling the globe, immersing into other cultures is not a privilege reserved solely for the rich. "The Frugal Volunteer" is designed to opening up a world of possibilities for all travelers with an adventurous spirit and giving heart.

"The Frugal Volunteer" is not sprinkled with trite page-fill, but is jam-packed with nearly 500 pages of pure information and motivation for the budget conscious traveler

Save countless hours of research finding & comparing budget-friendly programs

Plan your journey by viewing hundreds of volunteer opportunities in one convenient place

Plan your route with financially-savvy projects listed by region and country

Get advice on getting the most from the experience and from your wallet

Discover additional resources for affordable give back travel

Chapters Include:

Introduction: Short and Long-Term Budget Friendly Travel

Defining Budget-Friendly Volunteering

Before: Selecting a Volunteer Project

During: Your Volunteer Assignment

After: The Ambassador Effect

Squeezing Every Penny from You Experience

The Budget-Savvy Guide - Featuring 400 pages of detailed program descriptions of the world's more affordable volunteer opportunities

Additional Resources for all your budget travel needs

From fee-free to budget-savvy and all inclusive opportunities around the world, "The Frugal Volunteer" is the must have book for people who want more out of their travel Unearth the most affordable opportunities for give back travelers. Discover how you can serve around the globe without breaking the bank, all while immersing into new worlds and returning home with a new perspective on life.

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