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Volunteer Vacations: The High Cost of Doing Good

Filed in archive Volunteer Vacations by Lisa Marie Mercer on May 06, 2008

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The above photo features the Khao Lak Police Boat, which was washed several kilometers inland after the Tsunami. This, as well as the devastating photos of Hurricane Katrina, inspired many people to consider a volunteer vacation-until they looked at the price tag. While you might tend to think that a volunteer vacation would be a cheap trip, consider this: If there was money available for your airfare, health insurance, lodging, meals and training, wouldn't that money be better served by giving it directly to the specific cause?

That said, there are still ways to volunteer without taking a second mortgage on your home. In an enlightening article on World Hum , Rolf Potts suggests "spontaneous volunteerism." If you are traveling domestically or internationally, if you see an opportunity that can use your skills, go for it.

If you belong to a church-sponsored or non-profit volunteer organization, Cheap Tickets
will provide discount airfarelinks and lodging packages.

Want to do a solo effort? Solicit local businesses to sponsor you in a fund raising effort for your trip. Prizes are given to the person who collects the most money. Set up a website or blog to show that you are legitimate. If possible, blog during your trip. It might encourage others to do something similar.

Remember, even regular travel to a destination can help support the economy of a distressed area, especially if you purchase gifts from local vendors, and buy locally grown foods.

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