Over at the Christian Science Monitor, staffers re-hash Conde Nast Traveler’s 10 tips and questions to consider before heading off on your next volunteer vacation.

Brave New Traveler has also addressed this question, with the Complete Guide to Volunteer Tourism.

Read up, and then head to Matador.org to find out more about some of the amazing volunteer/travel opportunities available worldwide!

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