Volunteer vacations continue to grow in popularity. After all, they are a great way to experience local culture and also enjoy a rewarding volunteer experience helping others.
But while traditional volunteer vacations do not require special skills — other than a desire to help others — skilled volunteer vacations actually utilize the unique qualifications of individuals to ensure even more meaningful results for everyone involved.













I had four winter days to spend in Arizona, and I wanted sun and snow — diverse terrain in close proximity. I started in Tucson where, in January, the afternoon temperature peaked in the mid-70s, and enjoyed two blissful nights at the Tucson guest ranch Hacienda del Sol. I then made my way 90 miles southeast to Bisbee, a mountain town known once for copper mines, and now for art galleries. Shortly after I arrived, snow began to fall, and it fell steadily for most of my two-day stay.