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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!
As an educator at an inner-city elementary school, I am constantly seeking opportunities that will enhance my students' educational experiences beyond the four walls of our classroom. When I was informed that I was awarded Travelocity's Change Ambassador Grant, I was truly ecstatic. I was filled with excitement about the adventure I was about to embark upon, and thrilled to consider the learning...
Courtney R. (Decatur, Georgia, United States)
Like many, I've always wanted to visit Machu Picchu, Peru. When I learned UNESCO was considering placing Machu Picchu on its list of Endangered World Heritage sites because of excessive visitation and uncontrolled development, I wanted to do more than just be a visitor. I wanted to do something to protect Machu Picchu. Then I learned about a special two-week voluntourism program to Machu Picch...
Gene Z. (Yucaipa, California, United States)
These are hazardous materials. If these materials are put in the landfills, they have the potential of leaking into the ground water and polluting drinking water supplies. Hence, safe disposal of these hazardous materials is of paramount importance for healthy living. ...
Shiva S. (Fremont, California, United States)
Michigan is fortunate enough to be surrounded by the most amount of fresh water out of any state in the United States. Because of this, we at Michigan Technological University want to preserve our bodies of water and the beaches surrounding them. This picture captures the scuba diving organization that went underwater and picked up trash and other things that could harm the marine life. This wi...
Rachel W. (Houghton, Michigan, United States)
On April 6, 1623 a group of 8 English Colonists from Plimoth Bay Colony led by Captain Miles Standish and their Wampanoag Indian guide, Hobamack fought with members of the Massachusetts Indian tribe at their village known as Wessagussett. At the end of the day, up to a dozen Native people were killed, including the Warriors Pecksuot and Wituwamat. Captain Standish cut off their heads and wra...
Jodi P.