Taking a look at the demographics of voluntourism, an AARP survey has found out that about 80% of people age 50 plus belong to at least one nonprofit group. They spend about 60 hours annually as volunteers.
Entries categorized as ‘Retirement Travel’
Volunteerism – How to be a volunteer
January 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Categories: Retirement Travel
Tagged: global volunteers, habitat for humanity, peace corps, Voluntourism
Boomers lead trend for adventure holidays
January 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment
TORONTO (Reuters Life!) – Forget beach holidays and sightseeing. Baby boomers in Canada, Australia and Britain are leading a trend for adventure and educational vacations, according to a new travel survey.
Categories: Lifestyle · Retirement Travel
Tagged: adventure, holiday, Retirement Travel
They’ve got experience, money – now they want a challenge
December 28, 2007 · 2 Comments
(LifeWire) — From the minute Margaret Pratley heard about the Peace Corps in 1961, she was intrigued by the idea of volunteer service overseas.
Categories: Retirement Travel
Tagged: fun, volunteers, Voluntourism
Extraordinary people going for out-of-the ordinary travel
December 26, 2007 · Leave a Comment
As we near our fifties, are we going to settle for anything less exciting and intriguing. Travelling is meant to be fun and memorable. And what could be more exciting than spending a night in a haunted castle?
Categories: Retirement Travel
Voluntourism – The SAINT way to travel
December 26, 2007 · 1 Comment
This may be the first time that you have ever considered combining travel and service. Prior to this you may have been unsure that these two experiences, and the joy and fulfillment associated with them, could be synergized and harmoniously blended into one consumable opportunity. VolunTourism represents the blending of your favorite passions and, perhaps, pastimes.
Categories: Retirement Travel
Tagged: Retirement Travel, Voluntourism
