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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)
My husband and I spent 5 days volunteering with an architectural restoration group in the south of France. We were housed in a old farmhouse that had been restored in the area and worked in the area directly around the farmhouse. Above the farmhouse was a stone wall that lead up to and defined the castle that was at the top of the hill. We spent our week clearing the brush along the rampart. S...
Patricia L. (Placentia, California, United States)