Roadmonkey and First Descents 2014 Expedition Vietnam
It is a rare and unique experience, “once in a lifetime to risk over-exaggerating”, when you can travel and work together for 10 days, on an adventure-philanthropy expedition, with 18 mostly strangers joined by a common past, in a foreign country, and leave feeling, not exaggerating, like family. From the moment I met the crew […]
Volunteer at Jungle Bamboo Reserve – Ecuador
Hola We are PermaTree (www.permatree.org) a grass root organic tropical fruit farm with the target, to live self-sustainable within the next 3 years. About us – We are a very focused and dedicated young family with the clear and simple goal of a healthy lifestyle including growing own food, caring about our environment and a […]
Teach English in Guatemala!
1. Who are we? One, Two…Tree! is a non-profit organization focused on education in Central America. In Guatemala, we are based in Santiago Atitlán, a small town with approximately 45,000 people. For 90% of the population, Tz’utujil is their mother tongue, one of the 24 indigenous languages spoken in Guatemala. It is a beautiful town […]
Volunteer at Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Africa
In Defense of Animals-Africa operates Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue in Cameroon, Africa, home to 72 chimpanzees. We have an ongoing need for 6-month volunteers to assist with camp operations. Tasks include helping with chimp feedings, washing, cutting & distributing fruit, overseeing use & care of camp equipment/supplies, painting & cleaning cages, and buying food & supplies […]
Sustainable Community Development Program Officer Position in COSTA RICA
The Sustainability Demonstration Center, located in Costa Rica near Monteverde, is a great place for volunteers to get hands-on experience in sustainability projects and make a difference in a rural Costa Rican community. At the Sustainability Demonstration Center, we aim to demonstrate different environmentally-friendly ways of reducing the footprints we leave behind each day by […]
Sustainability Demonstration Center Administrator in Costa Rica
The Sustainability Demonstration Center, located in Costa Rica near Monteverde, is a great place for volunteers to get hands-on experience in sustainability projects and make a difference in a rural Costa Rican community. At the Sustainability Demonstration Center, we aim to demonstrate different environmentally-friendly ways of reducing the footprints we leave behind each day by […]
The Dead South are Great Guys and You Should Watch Their Video
A few years ago, when we ran our Hockey in the Himalayas project, we had a fundraiser. We were looking for a band to provide entertainment for the night. A friend of mine reached out to a local band and they were happy to perform. I didn’t know any of the band members, but they offered […]
Our Adventures in Thailand
We sent out a request for travel stories from our True Travellers’ community and they were quick to oblige! Here is a story from Cheri about her and her fiance’s adventures in Thailand: “My fiance and I wanted a change from our everyday life, so we decided to quite our jobs and move to Thailand […]
Do You Know What Country Fits Your Manners? – Fun Travel Tips
There is one type of traveler who holidays in different countries but is really just looking to enjoy the familiar pleasures of home in better weather. Another type has some interest in experiencing new cultures but is not prepared to make the effort to understand the nuances, preferring to allow all their preconceptions to be […]
Biblioworks opens it’s 13th library!
I received this email from Biblioworks. They are doing great work in Bolivia. Congratulations to them on opening their 13th libary! “We at BiblioWorks are proud to announce that this past June we successfully opened our 13th library! Based in the small town of Padilla, the library was a collaborative project with Across the Globe […]
Finalists for $250 Giveaway – April 2016
** Congratulations to Kelli who won our first $250 giveaway. Thanks to all that participated. ** We received some great entries to our contest to win $250 CDN for your volunteer travel idea. The 5 finalists have been selected and are listed below along with their submission. Now it is up to you! Please vote […]
Want $250 for your Volunteer Travel Plans?
We want to contribute to your volunteer travel adventure. We have partnered with Ecoripples and are giving away $250CDN. Ecoripples is our new site connecting people to environmentally and socially responsible products and brands. Check it out, we hope that you will like it! What do you have to do to qualify for some free […]
Krochet Kids – A Social Minded Brand
We have recently shared the story of Krochet Kids on Ecoripples, our sister site which features eco-friendly and socially responsible products. It was the story of Krochet Kids that spawned the idea of creating the True Travellers Market featuring socially responsible companies. I thought that the True Travellers community would be a great place to […]
3 Signs You Might Be Ready to Volunteer Abroad
Traveling is one of the most enriching life experiences you can have. But what happens when you’re looking for more than just being a tourist in a far-away town? To volunteer abroad is an excellent way for travellers to do more while abroad. This is more than just a trip abroad, this is a life-changing […]
The Shoe That Grows
This is a fantastic idea from Because International. “The Shoe That Grows is a shoe that can adjust and expand 5 sizes and last up to 5 years. It comes in a SMALL (fitting kids ages 5-10) and LARGE (fitting kids ages 10-15). So far The Shoe has been in 20 countries impacting thousands of […]
True Travellers Market – Socially Responsible Products
We are excited to announce that we have opened a socially responsible market on True Travellers Society. But we need your help! We need to find more brands that are worth selling in our market. We are looking for brands that have a social conscious. Brands that have social development as a central component of […]
Free Volunteer Travel Resource Guide
The following is a few of our favorite resources to help you prepare for your meaningful travel or volunteer trip. Hope you find the list useful. Volunteer Travel The Underground Guide to International Volunteering – Kristy Henderson (the Nerdy Nomad) has put together a very valuable resource to help you learn about international volunteering. Her […]
Volunteer at Tea Leaf Vision Centre for Professional Development
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. We run the Tea Leaf Vision Centre for Professional Development where we provide a high quality education for the 18 to 24 year olds of the deprived tea leaf estates in central Sri Lanka. The young […]
International Humanity Foundation Co-Director: Indonesia
Are you looking for a long-term volunteer management opportunity? IHF is looking for hard-working, dedicated volunteers to commit their time and talents for one year in one of our 4 education centers in Indonesia. Your role will be to manage the day-to-day maintenance of the center’s programs and initiatives alongside an international staff, in the […]
Volunteer Opportunity in Healthcare Program
When you volunteer you are giving something back to the community by lending a helping hand to people and organizations. What you may not realize is that volunteering also benefits you as an individual. There are many good reasons to get involved in the community, including learning something about yourself. International peace center Africa offers […]