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Dealing with reverse culture shock
Many long-term volunteers and workers who return from abroad fall into a post-travel funk known as reverse culture shock.
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Star power
Do celebs like Jolie inspire voluntourism?
Helpful honeymooners
Why newlyweds volunteer abroad
Helping abroad
Women drawn to voluntourism
Find out how to live an active, healthier life
Madagascar mission
Adventurer cycles Himalayas for charity
Global farming
WWOOF your way around the world!
Weighing the options
Voluntourism: Pros and cons
Understanding the process
Finding volunteer trips that actually help
Offering expertise
Volunteering to save lives in Haiti
iReport: Your stories
Share your voluntourism experiences