Looking for a volunteer opportunity as an excuse to get to Africa but low on funds? The Voluntary Workcamps Association of Ghana is a good organization to go through if you're looking to save on the placement fee and still get a taste of Ghanaian…
Through The Eco-Traveler blog, Andrea Shearer shares her experiences of international adventure travel, volunteering and SCUBA diving with a commitment to protecting our environment. In the next few months, Andrea will bring her blog closer to home while exploring the natural environment and adventure activities the Midwest has to offer, and will go international again with a volunteer expedition to Nicaragua over the winter holidays. You can reach her at askandrea@ymail.com.
