Economic downturn spurs volunteerism - 3 May 09
The global economic crisis has created a new wave of potential volunteers. Eco-tourism in particular has benefited, with some regions seeing a rise in the number of foreigners willing to wait out the recession on volunteer projects.
Al Jazeera's Lucy Keating reports from Tioman island, in Malaysia, on one such project aimed at preserving marine life.
Al Jazeera's Lucy Keating reports from Tioman island, in Malaysia, on one such project aimed at preserving marine life.