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Since 2000, Chachapoyas Tours has focused attention on volunteer activities to enhance the sustainability of the people of Levanto. One of these projects was the building of a lodge in Levanto to host travelers to the region. They have since expanded to include archaeological restoration, the creation of ornothological catalogues, and other Voluntourism initiatives >>> |
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The VolunTourist Newsletter
In this issue of our quarterly newsletter, the first feature story focuses on VolunTourists and what they should consider when planning a journey.
The second feature article shares the story of Karinda and Ali who used voluntary service and travel to bring together two very diverse communities. But, they were not alone in "Making History" VolunTourism-Style.
In this issue's Columns, So You May Know introduces the potential for a shift in perpective: When A Destination Becomes A Home. Wisdom & Insight looks at WhatHappensNow.com and how to address some practical aspects of a VolunTourism trip. Dara Parker answers our 3Q's and discusses Social Capital & VolunTourism. The Supply Chain explores Developing World Connections, while VT-Lines looks at New Words, New Data, and New Blogs. And, Dr. Nancy McGehee shares new hypotheses and analysis of a volunteer tourist's re-entry process in this issue's Study & Research article. Read More>>>
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Please join us on July 8, 2008 at 10AM EDT/7AM PDT (14:00 GMT) for our weekly 60-minute Webcast -
Founder/Director Series: Geovisions
Guests: Randy LeGrant, Co-Founder/ Director, Geovisions.
Discussion: In this fourth installment of the Founder/ Director Series, I will speak with Randy LeGrant, Co-Founder/Director of Geovisions. What motivated Randy to establish a VolunTourism Program? How does his VolunTourism Program impact Randy's various constituents - board members, community residents, partners, vendors, others? From a "global perspective," what does Randy perceive to be the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, of this type of travel? These questions and more will be addressed during this episode of The VolunTourist.
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6/28 - Voluntourism 2.0
6/12 - Helping In Rwanda Through Voluntourism
6/11 - Family Voluntourism Strengthens Bonds And Local Communities
7/1 - "Voluntourism" - The New Frontier Of [Tax Free] Nonprofit Travel Agencies
6/24 - Could Volunteer Tourism Be Part Of Your Stewardship Strategy?
6/16 - Voluntouring Scams |
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