Assignment:
Go to voluntourism.org
Review the home page to understand the resources available on this web site and to get a feeling for what VolunTourism is.On the menu (left screen) under “Who Are You?” click on “Traveler.” Read this page on VolunTourism for Travelers.
The Difficult Questions
1. Click on “Getting Started” and read. Complete the following exercise in this section: The Difficult Questions.Start by answering “Where do I want to go?” Then complete Questions #1-10. Add to your Portfolio.
Insights about Trip Preparation
2. Under “Quick Links” click on “Trip Preparation” and read. (Note that we skipped the section on “Trip Selection.”) After carefully reading the material, list three important insights you gained about trip preparation.Add to your Portfolio.
Processing Experiences
3. Under “Quick Links” click on “Processing Experiences” and read. What is your response to this section? In other words, what do you think of the advice given about Processing Experiences? Present at least three insights you gained.Add to your Portfolio.
Post-Trip
4. Under “Quick Links” click on Post-Trip and read. What is your response to this section? In other words, what do you think of the advice given about Post-Trip? Present at least three insights you gained.Add to your Portfolio.
Summary of Articles
5. Next, read the five articles that are posted on our Blackboard course management site for this assignment (click on “Online Work”) and summarize each of the articles (two to three paragraphs for each).Add to your portfolio.
VolunTourism for You?
6. Finally, is VolunTourism something you would consider in future travel plans? Why or why not? Add to your Portfolio.
Length: Six to twelve pages
Recommended Date of Completion: As listed on the course calendar.
https://www.voluntourism.org
Click on the link above to go directly to the VolunTourism site. If for some reason this link doesn't work simply search Voluntourism to go to voluntourism.org.
The directions for this entire assignment can be found by clicking on the menu item titled "Portfolio." Note that the following articles are one portion of the overall assignment that are required.
The Events That Shaped & Influenced VolunTourism in Decade 1.0
VolunTourism 2020 Vision
Wisdom and Insight: Brain Fitness, Cognitive Health and VolunTourism
The Age of the Transformation Economy
Here Comes the Sun