Giving Back While Traveling
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wheresshellyii
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Q1 via @StevenOnTheMove Have you ever participated in a voluntourism trip? What were the pros and cons of the trip? #TTOT
travelhouseuk
replying to @SonjaSwissLife
@SonjaSwissLife @StevenOnTheMove A1- At Travelhouseuk, our team arranged a trip to #Cambodia where we took a volunteer trip to teach English to the kids in an orphanage. With a view to widening the horizon; we taught them new skills and languages.
#TTOT #Travel
aardvarksafaris
A1 Lucinda took part in 'hands on' rhino darting for a conservation safari programme at at Kwandwe, South Africa. Pros: making a difference. Cons: Lucinda wished it was a longer experience.
Rhino Conservation Safari at @KwandweReserve https://t.co/stdYdduwPl #ttot
StevenOnTheMove
A1: I have yet to participate in a voluntourism trip mostly because of the cons. I question if we're really helping people or just providing a temporary fix. I also have serious concerns about how people document their trips, notably with the children. #TTOT
TravelDudes
RT @travelhouseuk: @SonjaSwissLife @StevenOnTheMove A1- At Travelhouseuk, our team arranged a trip to #Cambodia where we took a volunteer t…
SonjaSwissLife
A1 @ataxiasocot & I volunteered at @thekiltwalk #Glasgow fundraising for @MNDScotland walking 6 mi. Pros: raising awareness & funds within an organized walk for every person & their own charity choice; like-minded new friends, self-satisfaction, grateful beneficiaries, fun! #TTOT
wanderinghelene
A1 I have never participated in voluntourism. Interested to hear about others though. I always focused my volunteer efforts on my local area. #TTOT
AliasElenita wheresshellyii
A1: Haven't participated in voluntourism, it's always hard these days to know what is ethically acceptable when volunteering o/s, esp in Asia #ttot
SonjaSwissLife
A1 Excellent to travel as a #volunteer team from your company. Fills everyone with a purpose which is helpful to make your company even more aware & responsible. More companies should do this #TTOT https://t.co/3qmvb6fogi
TravelDudes
RT @SonjaSwissLife: A1 @ataxiasocot & I volunteered at @thekiltwalk #Glasgow fundraising for @MNDScotland walking 6 mi. Pros: raising aware…
KwandweReserve
RT @aardvarksafaris: A1 Lucinda took part in 'hands on' rhino darting for a conservation safari programme at at Kwandwe, South Africa. Pros…
SonjaSwissLife
A1. It's true there are some very bad players and one needs expert advice to be sure they are investing their time and contribution to volunteer schemes. We will talk more of that today #TTOT https://t.co/9KkBa93ELR
SonjaSwissLife
A1 That's brilliant @aardvarksafaris Something extremely beneficial for Lucinda and very much so for wildlife. Thanks for sharing this #TTOT https://t.co/yBg35a8N5t
SonjaSwissLife
replying to @wheresshellyii @wheresshellyii @TravelDudes A1 You're right, @wheresshellyii! RESEARCH is key and finding Anglicizations that have a global view of specific #volunteer projects. @outbounding had a long discussion about this a couple years ago & we had some excellent discussions & expert's opinions. #TTOT
SonjaSwissLife
replying to @StevenOnTheMove @StevenOnTheMove A1 #Japan #volunteering. Great to know. Rice harvesting may not need Japanese language skills. Wonderful idea! Best on that! #TTOT
thekiltwalk
RT @SonjaSwissLife: A1 @ataxiasocot & I volunteered at @thekiltwalk #Glasgow fundraising for @MNDScotland walking 6 mi. Pros: raising aware…
SonjaSwissLife
replying to @OurSuitcase @OurSuitcase @thekiltwalk @MNDScotland A1 Thank you. There are two more great #kiltwalks in #Scotland this year coming up August in #Dundee & September in #Edinburgh More info on @thekiltwalk #TTOT
Ataxia_and_Me
RT @SonjaSwissLife: A1 @ataxiasocot & I volunteered at @thekiltwalk #Glasgow fundraising for @MNDScotland walking 6 mi. Pros: raising aware…
WallaceUofE
RT @SonjaSwissLife: A1 @ataxiasocot & I volunteered at @thekiltwalk #Glasgow fundraising for @MNDScotland walking 6 mi. Pros: raising aware…