people & places: responsible & ethical volunteering, tourism and travel

The 3-way relationship between us, the local community and you, the volunteer

This section provides information to help you decide whether volunteering with us is for you.

Volunteering responsibly cannot and should not replace the traditional holiday. It will be emotionally exhausting and mentally challenging - but it can also be a profound and life-enhancing experience if you are well-prepared, well-matched with your host community and well-supported in your endeavours.

So, we would ask you to take some time to explore our site thoroughly - find out about us and our partners and the unique way that we work together for local communities ... and, equally as important, think about why you want to volunteer, what you hope to gain and what you hope to give ... your motivations are important too!



ABOUT US how we started how we're structured local partners meet the uk team how we work our responsibility travaid - the charity ABOUT YOU how to proceed before you go whilst you're there when you come back LEARN ABOUT questions to ask responsible volunteering sustainability? more resources	The 3-way relationship between us, the local community and you, the volunteer This section provides information to help you decide whether volunteering with us is for you. Volunteering responsibly cannot and should not replace the traditional holiday. It will be emotionally exhausting and mentally challenging - but it can also be a profound and life-enhancing experience if you are well-prepared, well-matched with your host community and well-supported in your endeavours. So, we would ask you to take some time to explore our site thoroughly - find out about us and our partners and the unique way that we work together for local communities ... and, equally as important, think about why you want to volunteer, what you hope to gain and what you hope to give ... your motivations are important too!	Uzama Crafts Programme (WWC) project location South Africa project type working with children project details Work with children and adults on this innovative community crafts programme in South Africa. Naxal Orphanage (WWC) project location Nepal project type working with children project details Essential shelter and sustenance, as well as education, are provided for nearly 50 children – ... Jongilanga Crèche and Pre school (WWC) project location South Africa project type working with children project details Help a dynamic grass roots charity in their work with vulnerable and impoverished pre school childre...