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Community projects provide an opportunity to get stuck in and really make a difference. Spend some time volunteering in local community projects, share the experience and get to the heart and soul of their culture. We have a wide range of community volunteering holidays which will give you a rewarding and life changing experience.
These full and frank independent Community project holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.
10/10 thanks...i was impressed at the companies commitment to minimising the impact on the environment and to maximise the impact locally
(more)On my last day in the village where I had been with children developing a bike track and teaching them to cycle, we had a special Olympics race day! About 100 of the locals turned up to compete! (more)Meeting all the amazing people, working along side the animals, being involved in community projects and the range of work available...Brilliant!! (more)
Most memorable were the children I met at my project, the Iguazu falls and the volunteers I met through the project. (more)
Amazing holiday. It felt like such a privilege to be able to get to know the local community in this way. The people of Uganda are so warm and welcoming - and this family and community are a great example of this.
(more)This type of holiday was a first for us and we would certainly recommend it as a way of 'giving' - you give at firsthand and that is an experience not to be missed for many many reasons, but primarily because, in return you receive so much!
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I feel I helped both the children on my project enjoy themselves, and also give the carers a break, having a knock-on effect on the children. Overall it was an amazing experience. I think everyone should do this at least once as it's a real eye-opener. (more)Most memorable? Working with the children and seeing how eager they were to learn. The landscapes and wildlife were stunning. (more)We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same holiday can have different views!
If you’re planning a volunteering trip, whether it’s a 3 month volunteer placement in a remote corner of the world or a weekend somewhere closer to home, it’s always good to know what to expect and the best way to do things. Our friends at people & places have helped us to write this guide on responsible volunteering. Responsible volunteers are more likely to be a positive presence, a source of inspiration and empowerment. Poorly prepared volunteers who impose their own agenda and cultural norms, failing to include local people in decisions, can leave behind more problems than they solve, making life even tougher for economically poor people. Let's start at the beginning – you’re already committed to responsible travel and now you want to volunteer, but how can you be sure of being a responsible volunteer?
Read their advice in this community projects article.
