Traverse Adventures – June 2009

Feel Good Travel

Let’s face it, travel almost always makes us feel better than before we left. The excitement of an upcoming trip is too much to handle and can make us do crazy things. Like quit your job, sell the cat and tell your family they may never see you again.

Whatever travel does for one’s soul it can sometimes be even more beneficial for someone else – volunteering with local organizations to make someone else’s life better. It can be incredibly rewarding to make sure the sea turtle population is still growing, or to help build a school where before there was nothing. Any of these opportunities listed below will have you coming back from “vacation” a changed person.

We have found the experiences people get from these trips is unforgettable. Although it may seem a little strange to pay for a trip where you are working, you will no doubt see what your money and valuable time has created by going on a volunteer trip.

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South Africa

Animal Rescue in South Africa

Your work here will take on many roles from feeding and caring for the many animals to working closely with staff as they go out into the local informal settlements to collect, return and vaccinate animals on site. There is also the opportunity to work along side the resident vet, who requires assistance daily; this is not for the faint hearted.

Kenya

Build homes for underprivileged communities in Kenya

There are many types of building processes in Kenya, ranging from traditional styles using locally found materials such as wood and stones, to the bricks-and-mortar style you may be more familiar with. Whatever you will be doing, this is a great opportunity to live and work alongside ordinary Kenyans, and help them to build a happier and more prosperous future.

Ghana

Community work with children in Accra, Ghana

The growth in the number of street children and orphans in Ghana’s capital Accra is a real concern. Centres and schools set up to help teach these children English and vocational skills are in need of your care and assistance.

Kenya

Conservation on a Tropical island in Thailand

This project offers a unique opportunity for keen conservationists to live and work on one of Thailand’s most stunning and infamous islands, Koh Tao.

China

Panda Conservation near Xi’an, China

Based in majestic surroundings at the foot of the Qingling mountains, volunteers will have the chance to work with fascinating species indigenous to China such as the Golden Monkey, Crested Ibis and the sheep-like Takin. Volunteers will be involved with shedding some light on the plight of all these creatures by developing literature, programmes of activities, teaching resources and internet/email facilities.

India

Project India

Participate in a five-day community volunteer project at the Bal Prakash Center which focuses on the eradication of child labour by a meaningful blend of education and vocation.

Thailand

Thailand (MAD) Project

Join a group of like-minded volunteers to experience and contribute to daily life in a rural Thai village. Split your time between a building project and teaching at a local school.

Costa Rica

Animal rehabilitation work in Costa Rica

From monkeys and macaws to toucans and other tropical creatures, animal lovers can get down to “monkey” business at this sanctuary which provides valuable rehabilitation for a diverse range of species.

Honduras

Build homes in La Esperanza, Honduras

You can help build homes and schools in the poorest parts of the Western Highlands. The native Lenca people live in extreme poverty, often three families under one roof. You could help them to make a new start.

Costa Rica

Sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica

You could be working on 1 of 2 specialised marine turtle conservation projects, involved in the day to day preservation on the endangered leatherback turtle species. You could be helping out with the preparation of hatcheries, beach clearance and night patrols.

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