voluntourism Articles

Cheap Volunteering Experiences: How to Find Volunteer Programs That Suit the Financially Challenged

Interested in making a difference on your holiday but can’t afford one of the package programs? Amy Heading was too, and she gives us some expert advice on how to pull it off.

The Power of Ten – Habitat for Humanity in Puerto Angel, Mexico

Escaping the frigid Minnesota winter, eighteen Habitat for Humanity volunteers discover a warm place on the coast of southern Mexico, and in their hearts.

Tan Lines Fade – Habitat for Humanity in North Carolina

Tan lines fade much faster than the effects of a Habitat for Humanity experience for Grace Hawkins.

The Financial Crisis: 5 Reasons Why It’s a Perfect Excuse to Volunteer Abroad

If you’ve been laid off, you should know that you have options. Instead of spending your days draining your savings while you wade through every job opportunities board on the Internet, why not volunteer abroad?

Is Voluntourism a Dirty Word?

The subject of volunteering your time while traveling is surprisingly controversial, so Lucy Corne examines the pros and cons, and gives advice on finding the best opportunities.