How many footballs does it take to fill a rucksack?

Posted Sunday, October 14, 2007, 6:41 PM by Lonely Planet



How many times have you been travelling and come across a charity, orphanage or local organisation that you would really love to help. If only you'd known the kids were desperate for sports equipment, the library really needs books or the NGO doesn't have a cent for stationery then you could have easily brought something along. You take the address and mean to send something but by the time you get home...

Well a new website site Stuff Your Rucksack means there are no more excuses for not being able to help out. The site lets you tell other travellers where and what is needed so they can take it along next time. Those heading on the road check the site to see if there is an organisation in their chosen destination that needs something and stuff their backpack with it.

Now the only question is...how many footballs can you squeeze into a 60L rucksack?

For more information on making a difference check out our volunteering site.

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