voluntourism
Vacation with service
Voluntourism combines volunteer work with tourism—traveling to participate in charitable projects, often in developing countries.
Critics note that many such programs benefit the tourist's sense of purpose more than the communities served, and that unskilled short-term volunteers can displace local workers or create dependency: The orphanage had become a voluntourism destination, with children performing for rotating groups of visitors.
Prioritizing others' wellbeing
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- purposeReason something exists
meaningful · fulfillment · self-discovery · guilt · privilege · career · networking · gratification
Helper of suffering people
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- reliefEasing of distress
- outreachProactive community assistance
- helpingSingle portion given
provision · nonprofit · NGO · orphanage · teaching · building · construction · conservation
Self-supported wilderness travel
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- journeyTravel from place to place
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
safari · adventure · wilderness · hiking · diving · surfing · kayaking · cycling
State of being submerged
- cross-culturalInvolving multiple societies
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
traditions · local · community · language · homestay · ethnography · diversity · cuisine
Gaining authority or confidence
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- outcomesFinal results achieved
- effectivenessSuccess in producing results
- livelihoodsWays people earn money
transformation · social-change · measurable · long-term · short-term · assessment · evaluation · legacy
Capacity to endure indefinitely
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- transparencyState of being see-through
- consentVoluntary agreement given
reciprocity · equity · dignity · autonomy · dependency · exploitation · neocolonialism · paternalism
altruism
Prioritizing others' wellbeing
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- generosityReadiness to give freely
purpose · meaningful · fulfillment · self-discovery · guilt · privilege · career · networking · gratification · intention
humanitarian
Helper of suffering people
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- reliefEasing of distress
- outreachProactive community assistance
helping · provision · nonprofit · NGO · orphanage · teaching · building · construction · conservation · clinic
backpacking
Self-supported wilderness travel
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- journeyTravel from place to place
exploration · safari · adventure · wilderness · hiking · diving · surfing · kayaking · cycling · excursion
immersion
State of being submerged
- cross-culturalInvolving multiple societies
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
customs · traditions · local · community · language · homestay · ethnography · diversity · cuisine · rituals
empowerment
Gaining authority or confidence
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- outcomesFinal results achieved
- effectivenessSuccess in producing results
livelihoods · transformation · social-change · measurable · long-term · short-term · assessment · evaluation · legacy · partnership
sustainability
Capacity to endure indefinitely
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- transparencyState of being see-through
consent · reciprocity · equity · dignity · autonomy · dependency · exploitation · neocolonialism · paternalism · tokenism
- tourismtourists, sightseeing, guided tours, heritage sites, travelers
- vacationsholiday, family vacation, beach vacation, road trip, beach holiday
- ecotourismecotourism, ecotour, ecotours, nature reserve, Galapagos Islands
- voluntourismservice trips, mission trip, mission trips, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps
- traveltrip, trips, journey, journeys, travel
- eco-travelecotourism, hiking, public transit, train travel, carpooling
voluntourismleisure travel
Recreational journeys away from home
vacation · holiday · beach holiday · cruise tourism · all-inclusive resort