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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!
On October, 27, 2007, CHS SPEAK (Cookeville High School Students Promoting Environmental Action and Knowledge), Halls High School Ecology Club, and Anderson County High School participated in a volunteer event dubbed the CHS SPEAK Trail Stomp 2007, which I personally coordinated. Planning lasted from April-October 2007. The schools brought 35 volunteers to the park. Volunteers worked at Sawmi...
Chance F. (United States)
We were out at Chrissy Fields in San Francisco removing invasive plant species. It's a beautiful location and great way to meet other people from San Francisco. They have a variety of volunteer activities that are all at great locations and give visitors a chance to learn a little about the area and meet some locals....
dan (san Francisco, California, United States)
I love where I live. San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world I can't think of better way to show my gratitude to the city for its natural beauty by helping clean up Chrissy Field, thanks to Take Pride in America and a team of great volunteers. Our company pulled together a team of volunteers, including friends and family, and pulled weeds at Chrissy Field. Digging in th...
Sylvia L. (San Francisco, California, United States)
Even though it was a dark, cloudy morning, I joined a group of volunteers to clean up the banks of the Black River. We worked along the shore and I was amazed at the things that were found, from shopping carts to soda cans, clothing, rugs, coolers, and tires. It was truly amazing to see the things that end up in our rivers. After working for several hours, it was rewarding to see that we had ma...
Kelly S.
This was a very rewarding experience for our family. In a matter of hours we were able to see a huge improvement in a very important wildlife refuge in Southern Nevada. It was great to see other young people along with us giving back to their community....
Doug J.