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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
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
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 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
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
Change
what people and places would dodifferently
make more friends
we have antagonised many - not the way to bring about change!