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Category: Volunteer Trips

Posted on March 10, 2021March 9, 2021

5 Pitfalls of Voluntourism

Charging travelers for volunteer opportunities abroad can be a lucrative revenue stream, but do these short-term assignments do more harm than good? So much of…

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Posted on March 8, 2021March 9, 2021

3 Fallacies of Voluntourism

In 2019 at the Global PDX Conference, I moderated a panel called “Voluntourism: Power, Privilege, and New Possibilities.” We didn’t shy away from the controversies…

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Posted on August 3, 2020

Beyond Donor Travel: Tips and Tools for a Successful Adventure

Originally published in "Impact Tourism Handbook: Best Practices in Giving Time, Talent, & Treasure" by the Center for Responsible Travel. What is donor travel? Donor…

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Posted on April 1, 2020April 7, 2020

COVID-19 and Donor Travel: Your Top 10 Questions Answered

Last month COVID-19 cases hit the United States with full force and I pivoted my content strategy. I took a break from providing new tools…

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Posted on October 23, 2019October 27, 2019

3 Models of Voluntourism: What You Need for an Ethical and Engaging Program

Lack of clarity around the role of the volunteer causes many organizations to struggle in matching offers of help with their critical needs. This article…

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