Learning Service

Noam Chomsky: Philosopher, historian, social critic, author and activist

"An extraordinary contribution; a manifesto for doing good well."

Elizabeth Becker: Author, Overbooked: The Exploding Business of Travel and Tourism

"A must-read for anyone considering volunteer tourism."

Philip Goodwin: CEO, Voluntary Service Overseas

"Explores the challenges for the sector, tackling the ethics and impact of international volunteering."

Steve Gwenin: CEO, Global Vision International

"Accessible and often humorous, essential reading for all people looking to volunteer."

Rishi Bhandari: Volunteer Host, Educational Travel Guide

"Helps volunteers understand the complexity of the issues they engage in."

Costas Christ: Editor-at-Large and Senior Advisor, National Geographic Travel

"Insights that will guide you on a lifelong journey to make the world a better place."

Frances Moore Lappe: Author, Diet for a Small Planet and Co-Founder of Food First Institute for Food and Development Policy

"[Offers] insights and confidence for an adventure more rewarding than you'd ever imagined."

Ayelet Waldman: Author, Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace

"More than just a guide to volunteering, this is a tribute to activism in all its forms."

Ben Keene: Founder, Tribewanted

"It's never been easier to 'volunteer abroad'. Learning Service helps us navigate the potential and pitfalls of this brave new world."

Daniela Kon: Founder, Social Impact Media Awards

"The Art of War for responsible and impactful travel."

Rithy Thul: Founder, SmallWorld Cambodia; volunteer host

"This book will help people be better volunteers and good ambassadors for those who come after them."

Cho Choch: Founder, Local Trail Adventures; volunteer host

"This book helps volunteers to ask the right questions."

Reed Harwood: Executive Director, Where There Be Dragons

"Learning Service is foundational to responsible travel."

Lily Lapenna: Founder, MyBnk

"If you are volunteering abroad and want to redefine the 'doing good' status quo, this book is for you."

Tom Scott: Founder, Nantucket Nectars; Founder, The Nantucket Project

"This book has spirit, passion and clarity aplenty"

Eric Glustrom: CEO and Founder, Watson Institute

"A set of frameworks, stories, and a philosophy behind how we can all best serve in a complex, global context."

Emily Braucher: CEO, ReFresh Communication

"Helps you shortcut novice fumbles and hit the ground running."

Claire Diaz-Ortiz: Author, Twitter for Good

"An essential guide for navigating the complex learning that comes with international travel and the self-reflection necessary to understand hidden power dynamics."

Beathe Øgard: President, SAIH and Radi-Aid

"A concrete, critical and useful guide to how we can do it better. Put this book in your bag, and you'll be on the right track!"