Change

“to make the form, nature, contentor future course of (something)

different from what it is or from what it 

would be if left alone”

award-winning volunteer travel“people and places has 

exercised leadership in a sector bedevilled by poor practice and established a replicable business model. 

They have taken the ground breaking step of having their work externally audited and 

publishing it online. These  principles set not only 

a practicable standard for operators to aspire to, but offer valuable guidelines for 

tourists seeking legitimate and socially beneficial volunteering 

experiences.” 

award-winning volunteer travel“The judges were impressed by their 

campaign for responsible volunteering; they have also been active in 

campaigning for child protection whilst running their small business. Making extensive use of the social media the two directors have given their time 

freely to fight for change. Over the last few years, practice in volunteering has 

improved, although there is still much to be done - people and places have been at the heart of that movement to raise

awareness and demand action, working with many partners in the UK and 

abroad.” 

Changefirst and foremost – I have not done this alone

Can a(wo)man eat an elephant? – yes but not all at once and not without the help of friends

Changeto bring about Change 

you need to be

 BOLSHIE

Change

BOLSHIE: Brave

         Obstinate           Leadership

      Stamina Help

       Integrity      Educate

Changewhy did we and do we want Change?

volunteers and

 local communities deserve better

We are still hearing this every week!

volunteer 30.10.2015

“I've been so disappointed in my search so far and was getting really discouraged. 

Your team and model is very inspiring”

Samantha

NGO 26.10.15“Please we would want to work with youWe only the day  volunteer comes to us know who they areWe have many young people who are kind but do not understand usWe are paid $50 dollars for a person who stays 4 weeks – could we expect a little more from you?”

anon due to fear of losing support

Change

to bring about change we need to 

question the status quo

Changewhat was the status quo?

• an unfair economic share of the cake• little or no regard for the safety of communities - and indeed volunteers• little or no recognition of the skills and values of local people• volunteers doing jobs local people can do• little or no sustainability• disillusioned volunteers and communities• smoke and mirrors

 

what did we “Change”

• no community to subsidise volunteers - a fair price for all• codes, context and due diligence to deliver safe experiences 

for volunteers and communities• informed consent of volunteers and communities• no replacement of local employment• leave the knowledge behind• help communities to build the future they want for themselves• transparency

our 3 most effective bids for Change

• questions to ask

• child protection

• transparency

our 3 most effective bids for Change

questions to ask who are our helpers -  our  friends?

press 

bloggers

 social media

our 3 most effective bids for Change

 child protectionwho are our helpers -  our  friends?

our local partnerswww.responsibletravel.com

www.wegweiser-freiwilligenarbeit.comhttp://www.bettercarenetwork.org/

www.friends-international.org/http://orphanages.no/

social media

our 3 most effective bids for Change

transparency

who are our helpers -  our  friends?

our local partnersour corporate partners

volunteers www.justreport.global 

Are we happy?

Change

priorities on still to do list

the balance of powerchild protection – orphanages

better giving  

Change

the balance of power

for volunteers:Would I be able to do this in my own country?

for hosts:How do we harness volunteer generosity ?

Changebetter child protection  

 

Better Volunteering, Better Care is a cross-sector 

inter-agency initiative aimed at discouraging volunteering 

in residential care centres (often referred to as “orphanages”) and supporting ethical volunteering 

alternatives.   www.bettercarenetwork.org/bcn-in-action/better-volunteering-better-care

Changebetter giving

www.travelphilanthropy.org

  to change we must 

Change 

what people and places 

has learnt about change*

be Bolshiemost of all – you need friends

Change 

what people and places would dodifferently

make more friends

we have antagonised many  - not the way to bring about change!

Change 

what people and places would dodifferently

started when we were much younger- all this bolshiness

 is exhausting!