A small town in Tamil Nadu, India, has become a well loved destination for volunteer tourists concerned about the environment. Although small-term workers are sometimes more of a hindrance than a aid to the causes they try to aid, Auroville has distinct projects ranging from reforestation to sustainable farming where they can plug in and become useful quickly. The projects, locate up by the followers of the late Indian philosopher Aurobindo, provide lodging and meals in exchange for labour and a small financial contribution. More data: click here.