“Under ideal circumstances,” reports Laurel Miller, voluntourism is “a sustainable, experiential way to see the world and give back at the same time.” Amen to that. Miller breaks down the ways you can help out in her article:

Five easy ways be a philanthropic traveler

Miller offers excellent advice for being “a philanthropic traveler regardless of your income, physical ability, educational background, or destination,” and her article has some interesting side links. Enjoy.