Additional Authors

Sherraden, Margaret S. ; Lough, Benjamin J. ;

Publication Date

2-1-2011

Summary

This article discusses the implications of key findings from Emerging Perspectives on International Volunteerism in Asia, the first comprehensive study on international volunteerism on the continent. Among those findings is the documentation of a growing trend toward “Asia-to-Asia” volunteer placements and of the trend’s benefits, both for organizations that send volunteers and for those that host them. The article also discusses challenges identified in the report.

Document Type

Article

Category

Civic Engagement and Service

Subarea

International Service

Original Citation

Brassard, C., Sherraden, M. S., & Lough, B. J. (2011, February). International volunteerism in Asia. Humaneity Magazine, 37–39.

Project

Emerging Perspectives on International Volunteerism in Asia

Keywords

Asia ; International Service ; Volunteerism ;

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