Publication Date
7-1-2005
Summary
International voluntary service represents the contribution of one’s time to some cause, which is largely uncompensated and spent in a country other than one’s home country. The forms of international service have evolved from roots in missionary service to a focus on development of the host communities and the volunteers. Current trends emphasize mutuality, accountability, and participation by host communities, but against a historical and contemporary backdrop, inequality remains between the volunteers and hosts. This paper speculates a range of possible positive and negative developmental outcomes, programmatic strategies to mediate negative effects, and research to inform program and policy development.
Document Type
Working Paper
Category
Civic Engagement and Service
Subarea
International Service
Original Citation
McBride, A. M., & Daftary, D. (2005). International service: History and forms, pitfalls and potential (CSD Working Paper No. 05-10). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
Project
Global Assessment of Civic Service
Keywords
international service
Recommended Citation
McBride, A. M., & Daftary, D. (2005). International service: History and forms, pitfalls and potential (CSD Working Paper No. 05-10). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7936/K7765DVJ