
Voluntourism: What Does It Mean?
As more and more individuals and groups pack their bags and travel the world, many of those travelers are beginning to look for tours that are outside the box. Instead of standard travel itineraries that include all the same sights and activities, an increasing...
Volunteer Opportunities with an Impact
Every year, over 10 million individuals spend more than $2 billion on volunteer tourism, or "travel with a purpose." While volunteer travel combines sightseeing with service opportunities, some unscrupulous organizations place local people in harm's way to lure...
Voluntourism: What Does It Mean?
As more and more individuals and groups pack their bags and travel the world, many of those travelers are beginning to look for tours that are outside the box. Instead of standard travel itineraries that include all the same sights and activities, an increasing...
Voluntourism: What It Means
The importance of helping others is impressed upon students at an early age, typically through community opportunities such as assisting at a soup kitchen, packing meals for youth in need, reading to or tutoring those starting or struggling to learn. When...