archives: Volunteering

Inviting tourists to implement projects in poor, rural communities abroad may not be working.  More »

Here's how travelers can help when money is not the answer.  More »

Help out, even when you're back home again.  More »

The holiday season. It arrives with festivities and departs with similar flair. Goodbye…and please do not return until next year. Christmas ha  More »

People say that going abroad can change your life. Whether that is true or not is for you to decide after you come back from that international vaca  More »

The topic of volun-tourism has been mentioned numerous times of late (such as our volunteer guide) so when I came across this excellent short film, I  More »

As travelers of all ages seek opportunities for truly unique, personal, travel experiences the popularity of volunteer tourism continues to grow. I  More »

As Bryan Tripp discovered, helping others is often the best way to learn more about yourself The white Toyota pick-up truck bumps along the pitted di  More »

Imagine ending each day knowing you helped make a difference in someone’s life. In 2002, after a dozen years of office work, I took off aroun  More »

Part III in a series exploring the experience and responsibility of the traveler in the 21st century. Read the introductory post here then read Part   More »