Archive for Category: "Voluntourism"
Voluntourism Spotlight: Sea Turtle Patrol in Myrtle Beach
Summer is upon us and with that comes fun in the sun on the beach. This is also the most important time of year for sea turtles as they use beach for the biggest task they have, laying their eggs. And you can help keep these ancient reptiles safe by joining the sea patrol. Tune [...]
How to Help the Oklahoma City Tornado Victims
In response to the EF4 tornado that ripped through the suburbs of Oklahoma City on May 20, leaving 24 dead–including nine children–and hundreds more injured, charitable organizations are asking for assistance in their relief efforts for victims. First responders are in a race against time searching for survivors in Moore, Oklahoma, the hardest-hit area, where [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Coach Sports & Mentor Kids in Jamaica
This week, our voluntourism spotlight highlights sports coaching in Jamaica. Keep reading for many ways to get involved and make a difference in children’s lives. Tune into this weekend’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide for more information. Don’t forget to check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities. If you want to do more with [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Everglades National Park Volunteers
There’s more to the Everglades than alligators, swamps and air boats. Get a closer look by volunteering at the Everglades National Park. Tune into this weekend’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide for more information. Don’t forget to check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities. In South Florida The Everglades National Park is the largest wilderness [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Race for the Cure
This week, our voluntourism spotlight highlights the Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure. It’s not just about running. Keep reading for many ways to get involved with the fight against breast cancer. Tune into this weekend’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide for more information. Don’t forget to check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Dan River Basin Association
Help preserve the environment while learning new skills and even help introduce others to the great outdoors. This week, our voluntourism spotlight highlights the Dan River Basin Association, located in Collinsville, Virginia, and headquartered in Eden, North Carolina. Learn more about their volunteer program in this weekend’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide and check back [...]
How to Help After the Boston Marathon Bombings
In the aftermath of bombings at the Boston Marathon yesterday that killed three and wounded over 170, we are all looking for ways to help. The Good Outnumbers Comedian Patton Oswalt summarized the feeling best when he wrote on Facebook: “So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety misogyny, [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Montreal—The City of Festivals
Montreal is known as the City of Festivals and one of the best ways to experience a festival is to roll up your sleeves and volunteer. This week, our voluntourism spotlight highlights the upcoming Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, which you can attend and help the city prepare for and promote. Tune into this weekend’s [...]
