Climate Activism in the Caribbean
Join a 6 months intensive program with studies, courses and actions to make the small island nation of St. Vincent Climate Compliant. The effect of Climate Change are already affecting Small Island Nations and the poor will be the most vulnerable for the effects. With that in mind, the Climate Compliance Project started in 2012 […]
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 […]
Volunteering in Peru – 3 Amazing Opportunities
Peru is a South American country where you will find attractions such as amazing archaeological sites from pre-Columbian cultures such as the Inca Empire. The country is also home to towns with colonial architecture, a wide range of animal species and huge mountains to climb. It is heaven for all sorts of travelers, especially those […]
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 […]
Teach and Learn in Costa Rica
Hi, We are currently looking for English teachers to work at our project. We teach a wide variety of students from ages 4 to 18. We are based in a small town in the central valley. Our placements have been in high demand and we have an opening for a teacher to join our team […]
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 […]
Community Development Volunteering Program in Haiti
Volunteer in the Kenscoff Region of Haiti and work in community development to improve local infrastructure, sanitation, education and overall quality of life. The Kenscoff people lack basic infrastructure such as roads, community buildings, schools, hospitals, etc. and greatly need the help of volunteers to improve their lives. As you travel and explore this stunning […]
Eco Yoga Villages
Our Volunteer program is specially designed for those who want to experiment a lifestyle in an environmentally-friendly Eco Village located in one of the most beautiful places in the world (The Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta). In our volunteer program you can take part in sustainable activities such as organic farming, forestry, eco buildings, eco-tourism […]
SECMOL – A School for Norphel
There are so many great things within this documentary about SECMOL. Sonam Wangchuk’s vision for SECMOL and ability to make it a reality is nothing short of incredible. The journey and growth of Norphel and his fellow classmates in one year at SECMOL is equally fascinating. The narrator said it best, it is difficult to […]
Crowdfunding for Indian Hockey Team
This is a great story about the Indian Hockey team receiving funding from a television viewer to help send them to Kuwait. Thanks to CBC for sharing. Also, they have shared our Indian Hockey documentary on the page which is fantastic. India's national ice hockey team crowdsourcing funds for tournament http://t.co/2GcRcovJEr pic.twitter.com/EBzqk9EolZ — CBC Sports (@cbcsports) […]
Cycling holidays: A new way to interact with locals
Often tourists travel to countries with unfamiliar culture and bond with locals for an unforgettable holiday experience. Although, some are solely focused on crossing off the tourist hotspots on their bucket lists and choosing to stay in a major metropolitan areas so that they have access to modern conveniences they normally have back home. Many […]
A Broad Abroad and Candace Rardon
I had the pleasure to meet Candace Rose Rardon a couple years ago at TBEX in Dublin. On her website, Candace shares stories and illustrations from her globetrotting. Recently, I’ve seen her work popping up all over the place including this article on the BBC: Travelling solo in the world’s most romantic country. It is […]
Volunteer Advice Requested
Once and a while I receive emails from people looking for advice on volunteering. I thought it would be helpful if I opened it up to our community. I’m sure there are a number of people out there that can offer some great advice. Also, I think there are a number of people who are […]
The Issue of Voluntourism and Orphanages
Recently I posted an opportunity that was uploaded from an organization in Kenya. The organization was looking for someone to: “Volunteer and Manage and Orphanage in Kenya”. This quickly resulted in a response from twitter saying: did you really mean mean this!! “#Volunteer to Manage an #Orphanage” @TrueTravellers http://t.co/SmFakg8OkD — better-volunteering (@bettrvolunteer) July 12, 2013 […]
Anyone know of volunteer opportunities in Japan?
I received a tweet looking for volunteer opportunities in Japan, specifically Osaka and Kyoto. I don’t haven any leads. Anyone have a suggestion? Please let us know in the comments below. Looking for a #volunteer activity with my kids in either #Tokyo, #Kyoto, #Osaka or the Alps. Any ideas? @TrueTravellers — michelebigley (@michelebigley) June 26, […]
Travelling Abroad: Leaving the Beaten Path
Seen all of the tourist attractions in your favorite place abroad? Read the guidebooks, visited the sites, and eaten at the international travellers’ best recommended places? It’s time for something different. When you already know what outsiders know, take a peek into the inside. Whether you’re in your 20s studying abroad or a seasoned pro […]
Voluntourism at TBEX – Travel Blogger Exchange
I attended my first TBEX conference in Toronto last weekend. For those who don’t know, TBEX is billed as “the world’s largest gathering of travel bloggers, writers, and new media content creators”. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect but I thought I would check it out. I’m really happy that I decided to go. […]
Top 5 Volunteer Abroad Resources
Recently,I have been trying to put together a site called volunteerafrica.net. The idea is to make a list of low fee volunteer opportunities in Africa. It’s only new, but hopefully it will become a useful resource. This led me to think that I haven’t seen a list of great low fee volunteer abroad resources. So, […]
Loco in Motion in Guatemala
“How many Guatemalans can fit on a bus?” A six-foot-two, blonde-haired guy asked me while we waited in line for the next bus to Guatemala City. “Um… I don’t know, how many?” I shrugged my backpack-laden shoulders and played along. “Just one more.” “That’s cute,” I laughed. “I’m serious,” he replied and pointed to the […]
Buenas Cosas is not Free, sorry…
Buenas Cosas thinks it can be done better The majority of programs that charge for volunteer participation are camouflaged for-profit, marketing/sales machines. While this sort of approach has realized lots of good things, Buenas Cosas thinks it can be done better. We think it’s time for a new, more credible/direct/honest/efficient approach to sustainable development. Yes, […]