Peru Community Project
Posted at 06:35AM Jun 02, 2008 by geekgal
Feel like taking a trip that makes a difference?
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Category: Events | Tags: aid building community peru tour volunteering
Why volunteer?
Posted at 05:37AM Mar 28, 2008 by CarolB
Travellers often want more than your average 'tourist' experience, which might lead them down the road of volunteering. But as one Thorn Tree member points out, things can get complicated when it comes down to what you want to get out of the situation.
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Category: ThreadOfTheDay | Tags: volunteering
Comet Newsletter highlights travelling light and helping out
Posted at 07:22AM Aug 14, 2007 by CarolB
We polled over 24,500 people worldwide in our annual Travellers' Pulse survey and the numbers show travellers want to get sustainable - 84% of respondents said they would consider offsetting their carbon emissions in the future, and 79% of respondents said they would consider volunteering in the future. The future is now, my friends!
The August edition of Comet zeroes in on the eco tourism, sustainable travel and volunteering theme. Once again, community members have outdone themselves with their contributions. From "If you could nominate any living person as an 'environmental hero' who would it be and why?" questions on Thorn Tree forum to "Doing Good On Vacation in a Developing Country" Bluelists.
Suggestions, experiences, advice, videos, you name it. What are you waiting for? Get inspired with the August edition of Comet. Thanks for sharing!
Comments: Thorntree Feedback Thread Related Links: Responsible Travel forum branch, Volunteering and Code Green in the Lonely Planet Shop, Subscribe to Comet Newsletter
Category: Newsletters | Tags: bluelist environment green sustainabletravel volunteering
Win A Film Assignment To Kenya!
Posted at 05:37AM Aug 03, 2007 by CarolB
If you've ever imagined what it's like to be a video documentary filmmaker, on the road in remote parts of the world, giving something back to a community in need, this video documentary scholarship is your opportunity to live and film that dream.
The lucky scholarship recipient will receive return flights to Africa, meals, accommodation, a safari adventure, expert mentorship from professional filmmaker Trent O’Donnell and a travel video pack from Lonely Planet to shoot and edit your documentary, including a Sony HDR-HC5 video camera, professional mike and headphone and a low pro camera bag.
This is your opportunity to show your stuff! For more information, terms and conditions and how to apply check out the details on our video site LPTV here.
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Category: CompetitionsPromosAndDiscounts | Tags: africa film-making kenya video volunteering
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