What are “Volunteer Programs” ?
Volunteer programs are frequently referred to as “volunteer vacations” “working vacations”, “service-learning travel”, or “service vacations.” Travelling as a volunteer departs from conventional adventure travel and cultural immersion experiences in one very important way. The purpose of worldwide volunteering is foremost to serve, and thereby, to learn first-hand about the host community and its people. It is not simply an alternative to a standard vacation, but an opportunity to use your skills and interests in an unconventional setting to benefit others in a community that has requested your help. Increasingly, people are offering their services on work projects in places they would not ordinarily have the occasion to visit. It is a true exchange of ideas, cultures and dreams to which most open-minded individual can contribute. The purpose of this is to establish working partnerships with under-served rural communities striving to become self-reliant.
Volunteer programs are frequently referred to as “volunteer vacations” “working vacations”, “service-learning travel”, or “service vacations.” Travelling as a volunteer departs from conventional adventure travel and cultural immersion experiences in one very important way. The purpose of worldwide volunteering is foremost to serve, and thereby, to learn first-hand about the host community and its people. It is not simply an alternative to a standard vacation, but an opportunity to use your skills and interests in an unconventional setting to benefit others in a community that has requested your help. Increasingly, people are offering their services on work projects in places they would not ordinarily have the occasion to visit. It is a true exchange of ideas, cultures and dreams to which most open-minded individual can contribute. The purpose of this is to establish working partnerships with under-served rural communities striving to become self-reliant.
