5 Ways to Give Back during Your Travels, article on Gadling.com
by“Under ideal circumstances,” reports Laurel Miller, voluntourism is “a sustainable, experiential way to see the world and give back at the same time.” Amen…
Volunteering Abroad
Easy way to make a difference: Buy a water filter, save a Nicaragua family from disease
byERSLA is ramping up their water filter campaign again for 2010 in northern Nicaragua. They need your help: Give a gift that could save…
Colonial homes walking tours of Granada, Nicaragua, proceeds go to library and school projects
byA friend asked me to share this, sounds like an excellent opportunity for anyone visiting or living in Granada, one of the most beautiful…
Power to the People mixes renewable energy, voluntourism, on La Isla de Ometepe in Nicaragua
byThis short film abut a solar energy installation in rural Nicaragua was produced by Brad Allgood, an independent filmmaker, and Jenean Smith, founder of…
“Strap ’em on and hit the road!”—Tranquilo article on adventure vacation with young children
byMy family and I make an appearance in this article about voluntourism and family travel. It was written by Amy Hatch for aol.com’s parenting…
Volunteer opportunity in Belize: animal lover and vet wanted on Caye Caulker
byThis just in from the Voluntary Traveler: “PAW (Protect Animal Welfare) Cat Sanctuary and Humane Society on Caye Caulker … needs a long-term volunteer…
New guide lists 700 Places to Volunteer Before You Die
byAre you deciding where to go next? Voluntourism guru Nola Lee Kelsey’s collection of alternative travel opportunities, 700 Places to Volunteer Before You Die:…
Your Mom. This Mothers’ Day, honor her with a small (or large) donation for education in Nicaragua
byDoes your mother really need another doily? Here’s a different way to honor her: support the mothers of Empowerment International, who live in outlying…
Article in Worldview Magazine: FIRE TRUCKS AND WATER FILTERS
byMore than 200,000 people have served in the U.S. Peace Corps during the 49 years that the program has been around. Many Returned Peace…
Wonderful video of study-abroad cultural exchange on La Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua: A chat with the filmmaker, Heather Croix
byThe description of the video is simple—”Carthage College professors lead a group of students on a trip to Nicaragua to learn about physical geography…