You are considering doing volunteer work or an internship in Latin America, but don't know where to start? This book will guide you through all the steps necessary to find that once in a lifetime experience. Following the motto 'there is no one best volunteer program, but there is a best program for everyone', in Part 1 of 'Volunteering in Latin America' we explain to you in detail how to decide which volunteer experience is best for you, giving you lots of background information, exercises and examples to help you decide. Part 2 contains practical tips, volunteer agencies and volunteer project listings; Volunteering in Latin America is a complete source of information for selecting a volunteer project. Maybe the best feature is the comparison chart - where you can find the most popular volunteering destinations (such as Cusco in Peru, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Quito in Ecuador, Bolivia and Buenos Aires in Argentina - and 23 other destinations) compared on no less than 27 aspects that are important to the volunteer experience. The last part of the book is dedicated to the Latin culture and practical tips on how to behave in a Latin American country, ensuring that you'll have the best experience possible. Happy travels