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What is Voluntourism?

August 2, 2012 8:00 am

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Voluntourism is travel which includes volunteering for a charitable cause. In recent years, “bite-sized” volunteer vacations have grown in popularity. The different types of volunteer vacations are diverse, from cleaning up local wildlife areas to providing medical aid in a foreign country. Here’s a closer look at the growing trend: (click to enlarge)

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