Voluntourism (volunteer tourism) is a growing travel trend. It involves trading a typical vacation for an experience volunteering in local humanitarian and non profit initiatives in various regions of the world. It is an opportunity for others to assist women, men and children in need.

Women and Men between the age of 18 and 80, minor volunteers accompanied with an adult family member and employees representing their company as a part of a social teamwork activity. Those participants want to contribute and give to the countries they are visiting. This way of traveling became very known in the United states and Europe and is getting popular in other regions as well. 

Voluntourism was initially more activism-led than tourism-led. According to the National Service, it started in the 1950s and 60s when programs such as UN Volunteers and the Peace Corps. Later, international NGOs strapped for cash began to raise money through tourism

Traveling volunteers have the ability to engage others with important world issues. For example, after helping in Morocco, a person can return to Jordan. equipped with knowledge and stories that engage advocates. By speaking about their experience, they interest others in the cause. By doing this, more people can strive to make a difference in the lives of others. In addition, they are deepening their understanding of humanity, which contributes to a desire to create a better world for all.

The biggest criticism of voluntourism is that it is a form of narcissism that allows travelers to make themselves the superheroes, the ones who “do good” for people who are impoverished. This idea can be seen when people post photos of themselves with children (that they do not know) or with people who they are helping. By posting these photos, volunteers are showcasing suffering and glorifying themselves.

The fees paid cover guaranteed Volunteering Placement, Pre departure Preparation Service, In-Country Services such as food, accommodation, airport pick up and staff that support you. For example your food will normally be prepared for you on a volunteering project, and the person who buys and cooks it needs to be paid. Your accommodation will need to be cleaned and maintained to ensure a level of comfort and safety for you.

The people who participate in voluntourism are by no means malicious. The problem comes when travelers are beefing up their resumes or adding a million pictures to Facebook. Voluntourism is not about self-fulfillment. For more meaningful work, leave IPhones at home or take pictures with the people you actually know. At the end of the trip, the experience isn’t really about making travelers feel good, but about donating time to help those who need it most.

As a company or corporate, you can contribute to Positive social impact on people. You can benefit from Voluntourism as an Activity-Based Team Building by sending your employees in your name to conduct Volunteering activities in your name. 

Projects Abroad host family accommodation is a local family that opens their home to volunteers and interns from around the world. You can stay for short or long periods of time. It’s a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture. Host families come in all shapes and sizes including families with children, single parents, grandparents or empty nesters. They provide a bed, food and care during your travels.

A homestay abroad is an adventure within an adventure, you will partake in family traditions, you can ask cultural questions, you got so many chances to improve your language learning, you really get to live like a local you'll gain a new family, enjoy locally made, traditional foods and observe cultural practices within the Home

We take your safety seriously, which is why we have strict host family requirements in place. We carefully vet our host families, their homes and neighborhoods before and during your visit. They are chosen for security, comfort and friendliness to ensure you have the best stay possible.