As organizations strive to achieve their missions, volunteers play an essential role. Volunteers can bring their unique skills and experience, helping to fill gaps in the organization and furthering its goals. However, it is important …
Solar energy, a beacon of sustainable and renewable power, has emerged as a pivotal force in the global energy landscape. This transformation is not just confined to affluent neighborhoods in the Western world, where solar …
The acrobat wrapped her toes around the string of her bow, prepping the arrow. The flexible young woman leading her circus troupe took a dramatic pause to allow the audience to take a collective breath …
Picture this: I’m standing in a remote village in Oaxaca, Mexico, camera in hand. As I snap a photograph of a woman standing proudly next to her newly purchased sewing machine, a wave of fulfillment …
Wondering how to help during the novel coronavirus pandemic that has affected the entire world in unprecedented ways? There are actually numerous local and at home (online) volunteer opportunities for those who want to help …
“Community service” is an interesting term. Technically, it is simply another phrase synonymous with volunteering. The word’s connotation, however, implies a style of volunteering with a much more tangible and direct impact, often on underserved …
Scouring the market for the perfect gift that’s both thoughtful and eco-friendly? Rest assured, you’re no longer limited to obscure boutiques or specialty stores. With the world waking up to the importance of sustainability, a …
Responsible tourism is a buzzword these days. Pair it with “sustainble tourism” and you have the magic words that hotels, tour operators, and businesses throw around to latch onto a trend. Responsible and sustainable tourism is …
While nearby Thailand gets a ton of buzz internationally because it has a well-developed tourism industry at every end of the spectrum—both high-end and budget, responsible travel and everything in between—Vietnam deserves a closer look …
How long you volunteer for is entirely personal, but your volunteer time commitment has a large effect on which type of volunteering is right for you. There is a debate to be made about if …