Volunteerism Vacations: Trending Now
Travelling with a
purpose can be very gratifying. Volunteer on your vacations and make pals
globally.
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VOLUNTEER IN
PORTUGAL WITH ENGLISH CLASSES
Region: Portugal
Teaching English as a language could never have been so much fun
(and important) as it will be when you volunteer to make others feel
comfortable using it. We suggest you look at becoming a short-term volunteer in
Portugal. This European country has many programmes that are open for
volunteering purposes. By signing up in Beja, Portugal, you can help students
(young and not so young) to communicate in English as it has become the
language of commerce and opportunity (do you agree?) What's high in demand is the
language that is used to interact on the internet -American English. So, once
you sign up, community partners in Beja open their doors to you with friendly
hospitality.
Many people think that volunteer programmes can turn out to be a
bit dull but here's what they do not know -The volunteer sessions can be viewed
as a fabulous platform for cultural exchange. You can learn about their food
habits, ceremonial rituals, local fests and more. Later, use your time over
weekends to take your bicycle and peddle around the countryside in Portugal.
Take excursions to the tourist attractions across the country.
GUYANA CALLING
FOR INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES
Region: Guyana
If you have a fascination for indigenous cultures then this is
your chance to further the cause to sustain the indigenous ways of life. It's a
no-brainer that the tribals are deeply connected to nature. A volunteer
programme that can connect you to the tribals can be a refreshing new way to go
on a vacation, isn't it! Signing up for working in Guyana is going to take you
deep in to the amazing jungles where you will get to interact with the local
Amerindian Communities. You can choose to set up eco-friendly infrastructure
within their community by building classrooms, houses, public lavatories and
open fenced playgrounds for small kids. Wildlife research and monitoring is
another session that can catch i your fancy . There's a lot to be documented,
thanks to the biodiversity in the jungles. It is interesting to note that in
case the rainforests are not given a sustainable sense of value, the tribals
will be forced to get involved in occupations such as mining, cutting trees for
timber etc. The ecosystem here is sensitive and its green cover must be
protected.
By Nimisha Tiwari
TRAVEL SPECIAL ADD A DASH OF PURPOSE TO YOUR VACATIONS
Feel one with nature by
sustaining its pristine beauty. Volunteer on your holiday by pursuing a hobby
this season
WILDLIFE
RESEARCH IN AFRICAN EXPEDITION
Region: African communities
If you like to learn a
thing or two about how interconnected animals, trees and humans are and
together how they strike a fragile balance in nature, then just pack your bags
as you sign up for a volunteering initiative in the African nations.
Through this programme, you
will get a chance to work with local research teams that use professional
knowhow to track animals, study their behaviour and contribute to the
population count of each species.Sounds great already? Data-entry is one of the
simplest tasks that are given to first-time short-term volunteers. And while it
may seem easy, it can open a window to your soul as you witness the Big Five
(African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, and Rhinoceros)
in its natural environs. Conservation efforts are maximised effectively when
the data entered is correct (so you know how important this post is).
Highlights:
Come along to experience
unique African bush adventure right amidst a vast game reserve.
Learning how to track
animals with professional finesse.
Learning the behavioural
patterns of newborn, nursing animals and injured predators. It can increase
your sensitivity towards the animal kingdom. Of course, we are quite sure that
you will draw parallels with the Lion King film as well.
Get to be a part of an
excursion team to visit the Blyde River Canyon in the Drakensberg Mountains and
working with expert wildlife guides.
Getting a chance to
document the entire trip by sleeping in the bush and then waking up to a
spectacular sunrise (its a refreshing sight, for sure).
VOLUNTEER WITH ELEPHANTS IN THAILAND
Region: Thailand
Not too far from India is
an option to enjoy the natural beauty of Thailand's various regions and also help
its vast population of elephants. A volunteer programme ensures that you learn
the basics of elephant behaviour and contribute directly with work alternatives
for the owners, mahouts and villagers, thereby, allowing the elephants to live
in the forest. Allow us to add a note of caution that you will soon get to know
how intelligent an elephant can be. Its behaviour to express affection is much
like humans.
There are many agencies
that provide a volunteer session with the local Karen community, who have
worked for conservation of elephants for centuries. You can join hands to
support the initiatives for improved welfare conditions.
Highlights:
Become a friend to the
elephant as the pachyderm is incredibly intelligent in its behaviour.
Witness the countryside by
working with the elephants while bathing them and collecting data work.
Indulge in Thai cuisine and
take part in a food trail across villages and towns.
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