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VT-SPOTLIGHT: CHACHAPOYAS TOURS

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 >>>


	VolunTourism Trips Looking for that "perfect" VolunTourism Journey? Meeting or Convention? Incentive Trip? There are some amazing companies and organizations around the world offering unique VolunTourism experiences just for YOU! Go There>>>
	VolunTourism Global Education Still trying to decide if VolunTourism is right for you or your operation? Additional education may be the next step. Read On>>>
	Inside VolunTourism.org Wondering what we do and why we do it? Inside VolunTourism.org gives you the complete scoop on all there is to know about us. Learn More>>>
	VolunTourism Resources Seeking a video, blog, article, podcast, book, or research paper, to further your understanding of VolunTourism? A visit to the Resources section of VolunTourism.org will begin to quench your thirst for knowledge. Go There>>>
	VolunTourism.org News & Notes The VolunTourist will head to Vancouver and Vancouver Island, British Columbia in late June to discover what options may be available for BC VolunTourism. This effort is being spearheaded by Karma Brophy of Inbound West>>>

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>>>

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.

VolunTourism Defined:

A seamlessly integrated combination of voluntary service to a destination and the best, traditional elements of travel — arts, culture, geography, and history — in that destination.

The VolunTourist Survey

The VolunTourist Survey compiled by Dr. Nancy McGehee of Virginia Tech University and David Clemmons can assist you in discovering more about yourself and what you may want out of a VolunTourism experience.

Take The Survey>>>