Community projects provide an opportunity to get stuck in and really make a difference. Spend some time volunteering in local community projects, share the experience and get to the heart and soul of their culture. We have a wide range of community volunteering vacations which will give you a rewarding and life changing experience.
These full and frank independent Community project vacations reviews are from travelers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travelers below.
10/10 thanks...i was impressed at the companies commitment to minimising the impact on the environment and to maximise the impact locally
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Most memorable were the children I met at my project, the Iguazu falls and the volunteers I met through the project. (more)I feel I helped both the children on my project enjoy themselves, and also give the carers a break, having a knock-on effect on the children. Overall it was an amazing experience. I think everyone should do this at least once as it's a real eye-opener. (more)The most memorable part was the fantastic welcome from the local people - they were so appreciative and really pleased to see us. (more)The most memorable part was the opportunity to act as foster mother to a baby baboon for a few days. (more)Most memorable? Working with the children and seeing how eager they were to learn. The landscapes and wildlife were stunning. (more)We invite every traveler who books a vacation via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the vacations they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same vacation can have different views!
If you’re planning a volunteering trip, whether it’s a 3 month volunteer placement in a remote corner of the world or a weekend somewhere closer to home, it’s always good to know what to expect and the best way to do things. Our friends at people & places have helped us to write this guide on responsible volunteering. Responsible volunteers are more likely to be a positive presence, a source of inspiration and empowerment. Poorly prepared volunteers who impose their own agenda and cultural norms, failing to include local people in decisions, can leave behind more problems than they solve, making life even tougher for economically poor people. Let's start at the beginning – you’re already committed to responsible travel and now you want to volunteer, but how can you be sure of being a responsible volunteer?
Read their advice in this community projects article.
