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Voluntourism Guidelines Project The International Ecotourism Society Uniting Conservation, Communi t ies and Sustainable Travelwww.ecotourism.org

The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

"Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and

improves the well-being of local people." (TIES, 1990)

Ecotourism

The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

What Does TIES Do?Engage.Through an international network of industry professionals, TIES offers valuable networking and business development opportunities.

Educate.As a global source of knowledge and advocacy in ecotourism, TIES offers educational tools and capacity building opportunities for professionals.

Inspire.Utilizing the experiences of the global ecotourism community, TIES helps mainstream sustainability in tourism industry and inspire positive changes.

TIES Association Members

Costa Rica

Alaska

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Ontario

Kenya

Norway

BrazilIndia

The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

Voluntourism Projects & Partnerships

Photo by Joe Staiano

Voluntourism Partner: Planeterra Foundation

ESTC 2010: Voluntourism Field SessionsVoluntourism Panel

ESTC 2011:Stakeholder Meetingwww.ecotourismconference.org

HOW

The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

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Target Market:Voluntourism Providers

Goal: To Create a practical tool that can help voluntourism providers make smart decisions.

“Transform Good Intentions Into Best Practice”

WHY International Voluntourism Guidelines

www.ecotourism.org/voluntourism-projects

The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

Opportunities to Implement the Guidelines

Borneo Ecotourism Solution and Technologies (BEST) Society, Malaysia: Conservation and community projects in partnership with Borneo Eco Tours.

WHO

Community Support Network (CSN), Taveuni, Fiji: Non-profit organization run mainly by Fijians, focusing on coastal conservation for local communities

www.yourtravelchoice.org

The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

RQ Citizens Disaster Relief Network Japan

“Four-Day Volunteering Package in Tohoku”

www.rq-center.net

Opportunities to Implement the Guidelines

WHO

The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

1. Industry Survey

International Voluntourism Guidelines Project

www.ecotourism.org/voluntourism-projects

2. Stakeholder Meeting 3. Draft Guidelines

The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

Direct financial contribution to projects

International Voluntourism Guidelines Project

Transparency Skilled vs. Non-skilled volunteersCommunity

Participation Monitoring

Expectations

Reporting

The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

Questions?

International Voluntourism Guidelines Project

The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033

Ayako EzakiDirector of Communications

The International Ecotourism Societyaezaki@ecotourism.orgwww.ecotourism.org

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