There's more to travel than tipple and photos - but you can still do those things, and help your fellow man too. Sometimes it's just nice to flex your altruistic muscles, and volunteer and non-profit organizations, such as the ones below, are the way to go. If you've found a site that you think should be included here, send an email with the URL and a short description of why it's helpful to: toolkit@BootsnAll.com.

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Cosmic Volunteers US-based non-profit that has volunteer programs in Ecuador, Ghana, India, Nepal, and the Philippines. World Teach Based at Harvard's Center for International Development, and places volunteer teachers in Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe. Currently, filling placements in Costa Rica, Ecuador, China and Namibia. Council Exchanges From wherever you are in the world, to wherever you want to go, the Council can help you find where you best can volunteer. Idealist.org Search over 20,000 nonprofit and volunteer organizations in over 150 countries, to find where and how you can best contribute. Global Volunteers Join the teams of volunteers who participate on short-term human and economic development projects worldwide. Peace Corps Restricted to Americans, but a great way to learn about new cultures, languages and customs. Sénévolu Founded in 2002, the Senegalese Association of United Volunteers promotes "community tourism", to benefit local communities economically.

Cross-Cultural Solutions Gets individuals involved with solving global issues, including health care, education and community development. Also offers "insight" tours for person-to-person exchange. Global Volunteer Network NZ-based program places people in community aid projects, from environmental work to cultural home stays, in China, Ecuador, Ghana, Nepal and Romania. VSO This UK-based international development charity works with volunteers to improve conditions in communities in 74 countries. Check out their site for more information. voluntary work org Find links to position postings and volunteer organizations. This site also features a message board for those seeking either volunteer positions or volunteers. Volunteer Program Work in Peru Live and work in Peru, plus study Spanish in an immersion setting.