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   <title>Gap Years and Irresponsible Volunteering : Its not just vulnerable youngsters</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.irresponsibletourism.info/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=508">kalish88</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Its not just vulnerable youngsters<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 30 Aug 2010 at 10:38<br /><br />The only way you can make some one cry in a situation like I believe you are suggesting is either to be very scarey or be really right..Screaming and cussing at someone and shaming, disrespecting and belittling them is never the way to reach a CONSTRUCTIVE conclusion ever.And there are many people you ain't never going to make cry. It could end up visa versa and you in a heap of trouble, not the desired result I'm sure. <br />=====================<br /><a href="http://uk.wrbust.com/cream/breast-enhancement-cream.html" target="_blank"> Breast Enhancement Cream</a> | <a href="http://uk.wrbust.com/pill/breast-enhancement-pills.html" target="_blank"> Breast Enhancement Pills</a>]]>
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   <title>Gap Years and Irresponsible Volunteering : Volunteer opportunities in Ghana</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.irresponsibletourism.info/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=470">SandreaCoops</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Volunteer opportunities in Ghana<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 05 Jul 2010 at 14:05<br /><br /><P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" =Ms&#111;normal><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi" lang=EN-US>If you are looking in to a gap year organization/charity and want an experience of a lifetime. That is more into helping the locals than making money out of volunteers I recommend you look at Village by Village (</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.villagebyvillage.org.uk/" target="_blank"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi"><FONT color=#800080>www.villagebyvillage.org.uk</FONT></SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi" lang=EN-US>). Their one-month volunteering project is called <A name=OLE_2></A><a href="http://www.gapm&#111;nth.org/" target="_blank"><FONT face=Tahoma><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_2">gapmonth.org</SPAN><SPAN style="mso-bookmark: OLE_2"></SPAN></FONT></A>. You can contact Village by Village through this number 07887870090 – Neil or Anna <SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"></SPAN><?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P><P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" =Ms&#111;normal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi" lang=EN-US><FONT size=3>Village by Village is a great charity which actually helps people in Ghana, they are close knit and driven with a real passion to work in remote rural village to help the locals living in poverty. Compared to other gap year organizations Village by Village is far more rewarding, their website is very helpful in providing the information you need. Unlike big gap year organization, with Village by Village you don’t have to sort through many website or phone calls to reach someone who can tell you firsthand the things they have done and plan to do.<BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><BR style="mso-special-character: line-break"><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt" =MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-: EN-GB"><FONT size=3>USP’s<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt" =MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-: EN-GB"><o:p><FONT size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" =MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-: EN-GB"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-: EN-GB"><FONT size=3>They actually go out and do the work<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" =MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-: EN-GB"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-: EN-GB"><FONT size=3>Focuses on spending money on actually helping rather than advertising<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" =MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-: EN-GB"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-: EN-GB"><FONT size=3>Ghana is one of the most safest and stable countries in Africa.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P><P style="TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" =MsoListParagraphCxSpLast><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-ansi-: EN-GB"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore"><FONT size=3>·</FONT><SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-: EN-GB"><FONT size=3>Close knitted small charity with real passion and drive to work in remote rural villages, working with people Africans’ living in poverty.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P><P style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt" =Ms&#111;normal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi" lang=EN-US><o:p><FONT size=3>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></P><P><a href="http://www.balearic-jobs.com/asp/mb/topic5159_post33810.html#33810" target="_blank"></A>&nbsp;</P>]]>
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   <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Gap Years and Irresponsible Volunteering : Who is serving who?</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.irresponsibletourism.info/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=439">two0426</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Who is serving who?<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 08 May 2010 at 06:35<br /><br /><P><BR>For the past two weeks, Insider Trader has been helping you level your Inscription cheaply and efficiently.</P><P>Beginners should read through the walkthrough up to skill point 100, as it not only shows you how to reach it, it discusses the basics of Inscription in detail and offers some helpful hints.</P><P>Once you've reached 100, move on to the guide to hitting 200. You will need to be at least level 20 to complete this!<BR>This week, I am walking you from skill 200 to skill 305. At 225, you will need to be at least level 35, and by the time you hit 300, you will need to be level 50 in order to train from 301 to 375.<BR>Remember to click on any of the Wowhead herb links to view detailed maps of where to find each herb!<BR>200-225 <BR>wow power leveling wow gold wedding dresses aion gold <a href="http://www.wowpowerleveling.me/" target="_blank">wow power leveling</a> Primary Six students, three junior high school students, three high school students, university students for four years, I have never in front of her is an insurmountable mountain, but outside the school, however, she beat me.<BR>I have always been a genius in the eyes of the students is<BR><a href="http://www.watchrolexshop.com/" target="_blank">wow gold</a> that any examination in the class did not win the second, she is a very stubborn girl, I do not believe that it is not defeated, but that is very cruel, I have been walking her, step on a Is 16 years, she did not shake my first time. Although I am happy that she has done because of the strong opponents, so I had to learn to relax, but I hate her because she had to chase after me in the same age children in the game when they wanted to Learning the hard face, so I lost my childhood should be fun.<BR>She and I are not only students but also neighbors, we can<BR><a href="http://www.wowgold-wow.com/wow-power-leveling/" target="_blank">wow power leveling</a> go out every day across the Internet is, she more than half a year later I started to play WOW, but I did not think that I play the soldiers, she also ran a training soldiers , Said that although not, but I know that the new competition began, we started more than equipment, technology, only to TBC, we started playing field than the points, but still the same as before, I am still walking her , S3, I got arms and shoulders, she took a weapon, S4 Yexian I got weapons, but last week I discovered that she added a great team, even to the level of 2364 (5V5), I know, This is the place to get the title and the Dragon.<BR>Looked at her 5V5, that the world is really unbelievable, she oisejjkdsuwn<BR><a href="http://www.trendress.com/" target="_blank">wedding dresses</a> cut tendons, death, to intercept, the basic do not have anything to do, obviously next to her knight in time, do not know to use a macro focus of the goal to interrupt boxing , Not even with ear-piercing to deal with her Master kite, to see the back, I think the world is such an irony.<BR>I had lost? In a defeat far worse than those of his own opponents?<BR><a href="http://www.cheap-lotrogold.com/" target="_blank">wow power leveling</a> the back, I think the world is such an irony.<BR>I had lost? In a defeat far worse than those of his own opponents? Maybe, but for her 16 years of unremitting efforts, this is a very good return, the 27-year-old, she did not love talked, I bent over, is not it? I will tell her in front of her, you have won, our war should be over, you should love to, rather than on the time and I fight, you can not win my lifetime, you should go Married and have children, and I should not continue to go on fighting.<BR><a href="http://www.ai&#111;ngoldcheap.com/" target="_blank">aion gold</a> she cut tendons, death, to intercept, the basic do not have anything to do, obviously next to her knight in time, do not know to use a macro focus of the goal to interrupt boxing , Not even with ear-piercing to deal with her Master kite, to see the back, I think the world is such an irony.<BR>I had lost? In a defeat far worse than those of his own opponents<BR>For this grouping of skill points, you'll be milling Violet and Ruby Pigments out of the following herbs:<BR>&#091;Arthas' Tears&#093;. &#091;Blindweed&#093;. &#091;Firebloom&#093;. &#091;Ghost Mushroom&#093;. &#091;Gromsblood&#093;. &#091;Purple Lotus&#093;. &#091;Sungrass&#093;. &#091;Arthas' Tears&#093; can be found throughout the Eastern and Western Plaguelands. If you have the skill, I also recommend picking up &#091;Plaguebloom&#093; while you are there, as you will need it shortly! You may also stumble across a bit of &#091;Sungrass&#093;.<BR>The absolute best place to farm &#091;Blindweed&#093; is in the Swamp of Sorrows. There is also a fair amount in Maraudon, and if you are able to solo it, you should be able to pick up a fair amount of &#091;Ghost Mushrooms&#093; as well! There are also many in Zangarmarsh, although the recent flood of Death Knights might drive you to look elsewhere.<BR>When farming &#091;Firebloom&#093;, I always have the best luck in the Blasted Lands, although Tanaris and the Badlands are home to this herb as well. There is also a fair amount of &#091;Sungrass&#093; available in the Blasted Lands.<BR>&#091;Ghost Mushrooms&#093; can be a bit of a pain to farm. Again, if you can solo Maraudon, this might be the quickest way to acquire this herb. Another good source is a cave in the Hinterlands, as well as an area far in the back of Jintha'Alor in the same province. If there are no other herbalists farming the area, you can pick up a fair amount. Finally, there are two caves in Zangarmarsh that have a decent amount, although depending on your level, might be slower to clear xll!<BR></P>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 06:35:19 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Gap Years and Irresponsible Volunteering : Exploitation of vulnerable teenagers</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.irresponsibletourism.info/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=4">sallie grayson</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Exploitation of vulnerable teenagers<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 11 Mar 2010 at 11:33<br /><br />I assume that you have written to i-to-i detailing your complaints? I would be interested in their response? <span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by sallie grayson - 11 Mar 2010 at 11:34</span>]]>
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   <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Gap Years and Irresponsible Volunteering : Code of Good Practice: South Africa</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.irresponsibletourism.info/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=378">Vennetta</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Code of Good Practice: South Africa<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 24 Jan 2010 at 10:26<br /><br />Hi Jeremy,<br><br>I am a new student at the International Centre for Responsible tourism at Leeds Met in the UK and I have joined the course because I am planning to set up a voluntourism business. I am not aware of any code of Practice similar to yours here in the UK - but this is an old discussion thread and things may have changed. I will most certainly be developing a similar code of conduct for the business. Can you let me know the process you went through in developing your code of conduct and which stakeholders were engaged? <br><br>Many thanks.<br><br><br>]]>
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   <pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Gap Years and Irresponsible Volunteering : exposing</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.irresponsibletourism.info/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=357">Realgap</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> exposing<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 22 Dec 2009 at 17:36<br /><br />The question of paying to volunteer is one that often faces companies such as Real Gap. We do not make a secret of the fact that we are a company, we are proud of the contribution we make to projects overseas who often cannot afford to market themselves and therefore increase the number of volunteers. Our customers fees go towards many things including, accommodation, food, in-country transport and 24/7 support should it be needed. For more details of where our volunteers money goes please see http://www.realgap.co.uk/paying-to-volunteer.&nbsp;]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:36:09 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Gap Years and Irresponsible Volunteering : Code of Good Practice: South Africa</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.irresponsibletourism.info/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=328">flyT</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> Code of Good Practice: South Africa<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 15 Sep 2009 at 08:22<br /><br /><P>&nbsp;Secrets of Success at an Interview</P><P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The subject of today's talk is interviews.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The key words here are preparation and confidence, which will carry you far.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Do your homework first. (<a href="http://www.power-leveling-game.com/Final-Fantasy-XI-Gil/" target="_blank">ffxi gil</a>)<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Find out all you can about the job you are applying for and the organization you hope to work for.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Many of the employers I interviewed made the same criticism of candidates. "They have no idea what the day to day work of the job brings about. 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The question will then be repeated in different words.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you are not definitely accepted or turned down on the spot, ask: "When may I expect to hear the results of this interview?"<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; If you do receive a letter offering you the job, you must reply by letter (keep a photocopy) as soon as possible.<BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good luck! <a href="http://www.ai&#111;ngoldweb.com" target="_blank">aion gold</a></P><P>&nbsp;</P>]]>
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   <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:22:52 +0000</pubDate>
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   <title>Gap Years and Irresponsible Volunteering : exposing</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.irresponsibletourism.info/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=4">sallie grayson</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> exposing<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 14 Aug 2009 at 09:27<br /><br /><P>take a look at this recent&nbsp;expose of frontier in The Daily Mail</P><DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-: EN-GB; mso-fareast-: EN-US; mso-bidi-: AR-SA" lang=EN-GB><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/m&#111;ney/article-1205226/Not-profit-gap-year-firm-Fr&#111;ntier-shares-fees--directors.html" target="_blank"><FONT color=#800080 size=3 face=Calibri>http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/article-1205226/Not-profit-gap-year-firm-Frontier-shares-fees--directors.html</FONT></A></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-: EN-GB; mso-fareast-: EN-US; mso-bidi-: AR-SA" lang=EN-GB></SPAN>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-: EN-GB; mso-fareast-: EN-US; mso-bidi-: AR-SA" lang=EN-GB>I have three questions.</SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-: EN-GB; mso-fareast-: EN-US; mso-bidi-: AR-SA" lang=EN-GB>1.Is this accurate?</SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-: EN-GB; mso-fareast-: EN-US; mso-bidi-: AR-SA" lang=EN-GB>2 If it is accuratewhat validity is the registration as a not for profit?</SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-: EN-GB; mso-fareast-: EN-US; mso-bidi-: AR-SA" lang=EN-GB>3.If it is accurate how&nbsp;can this "loophole" be closed&nbsp;</SPAN></DIV>]]>
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   <title>Gap Years and Irresponsible Volunteering : exposing</title>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.irresponsibletourism.info/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=4">sallie grayson</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> exposing<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 10 Aug 2009 at 12:05<br /><br />Take a look at this article published in the Sunday Times yesterday<DIV><a href="http://www.times&#111;nline.co.uk/tol/travel/news/article6788628.ece" target="_blank">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/travel/news/article6788628.ece</A></DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;- the debate continues!</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>at people and places we believe well briefed prepared and supported volunteers can make a real difference to the communities with whom they work. Placing young volunteers has prooved quite difficult for us - young adults DO have skills but they need to be tightly targeted. However we have placed them - computoe programmes - education thriough play skills ( the volunteer aged 21 has experience and qualifications working with pre school children and mucic have all been area where "gappers have excelled"</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<strong>Author:</strong> <a href="http://www.irresponsibletourism.info/forum/member_profile.asp?PF=18">Badger</a><br /><strong>Subject:</strong> What do you think of this?<br /><strong>Posted:</strong> 06 Jul 2009 at 15:27<br /><br /><a href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CHarold%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" target="_blank"><!-- /* Style Definiti&#111;ns */ p.Ms&#111;normal, li.Ms&#111;normal, div.Ms&#111;normal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-paginati&#111;n:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";}span.mr {mso-style-name:mr;}@page Secti&#111;n1 {size:595.3pt 841.9pt; margin:33.15pt 89.85pt 33.45pt 89.85pt; mso-er-margin:35.45pt; mso-footer-margin:35.45pt; mso-paper-source:0;}div.Secti&#111;n1 {page:Secti&#111;n1;}--><!--&#091;if gte mso 10&#093;><> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable	{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";	mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;	mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;	mso-style-noshow:yes;	mso-style-parent:"";	mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;	mso-para-margin:0cm;	mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;	mso-pagination:widow-orphan;	font-size:10.0pt;	font-family:"Times New Roman";	mso-ansi-language:#0400;	mso-fareast-language:#0400;	mso-bidi-language:#0400;}<!&#091;endif&#093;--></a><a href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CHarold%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" target="_blank">Google ads just drew this opportunity to my attention – volunteering can come very cheap…<br>www.OriginalVolunteers.co.uk - Asia, Africa and the Americas from as little as £12 per week<br>Has anyone travelled with this company?&nbsp; <br></a><span style="font-size:10px"><br /><br />Edited by Badger - 06 Jul 2009 at 15:31</span>]]>
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