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When you volunteer as part of your vacation, your trip takes on a whole new meaning. Voluntourism is a unique opportunity to contribute to the place you’re visiting while learning about and creating an individual connection with its inhabitants and environment – that’s why we call voluntourists "Change Ambassadors." This page is a chance for all Change Ambassadors to write about your experience and tell fellow travelers about the kind of impact voluntourism can have and what you learned along the way. Thank you for taking the time to share your story!
Thirty high school students showed up at 8am on a Saturday morning to help paint two large building in downtown Pine Bluff. These two building were in bad need of paint and other light maintenance. The students were given several tasks to complete, which included: scraping, tapering off around windows and doors, mixing paints, picking up trash in a two-block radius, handing out water, and paint...
Denise G. (Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States)
Phelps Correctional Center was the site of the first ever Book Fall Fest for children of incarcerated loved ones. A pumpkin patch with interactive games was enjoyed by the children and their incarcerated loved ones. It brought tears to your eyes seeing children playing games with loved ones that are away from the family unit for or up to ten years. This is seldom ever experienced in the prison ...
Jolene C. (DeQuincy, Louisiana, United States)
I am an AmeriCorps member from Granville, OH. The local AmeriCorps chapter operates a program called Positive Balance where we provide financial literacy and budgeting assistance to members of the community. I was inspired to lead/organize this year's MDD project when I heard the story of a client of mine. The family had seen much adversity over the past year. However, their problems actually...
Sherry G. (Granville, Ohio, United States)
Marysville and Plain City Area Kiwanis (PCAK) chartered Union Co Aktion Club with Union Co MRDD. Charter Party was October 27. Thirty nine companies in the area donated time, money, and goods to the party. Sixty Six MRDD consumers attended from many counties in the region. Forty Eight Holiday Place mats and 100 Fire Safety Packets were made during service time. Three MRDD consumers delivered pla...
Marilyn C. (Richwood , Ohio, United States)
A two-day Crochet & Knit-A-Thon was held on October19 and 20, 2007, where 50 volunteers knitted/crocheted hats, mitten, scarves, slippers, afghans, etc. Other volunteers made sleeping bags for the homeless. There might have only been 50 of us, but we know that our work will make a difference in the lives of hundreds of people. We were able to provide hundreds and hundreds of warm items to: •...
Valerie Q. (Dayton, Ohio, United States)