Rebecca Tiessen

Learning and Volunteering Abroad for Development

Unpacking Host Organization and Volunteer Rationales

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book uses insights from the volunteers who travel abroad and the communities who host them to explore the complex benefits and disadvantages of learning/volunteer abroad programs. The book is perfect for students interested in learning/volunteering abroad, and for scholars or development professionals leading or researching such programs.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 249g
• ISBN-13: 9781138746978
• ISBN-10: 1138746975
• Artikelnr.: 47723056

Autorenporträt

Rebecca Tiessen is Associate Professor, School of International Development and Global Studies, University of Ottawa, Canada.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Learning\Volunteer Abroad for Development (LVA4D) Starts with
Unpacking
Chapter 2: An Overview of the Diverse Volunteer Abroad Options, Trends and
Motivations
Chapter 3: LVA4D and Cross-cultural Engagement
Chapter 4: Skills Development and Testing a Career Choice: Capital
Accumulation and Perceived Benefits
Chapter 5: It's All About the Timing: A 'Place' for Adventure and Travel
Chapter 6: Having an 'Impact' and Other Helping Narratives
Chapter 7: Conclusion: Understanding Rationales and the Possibilities for
Effective Practices in Volunteer Abroad Programs