See what it’s like to volunteer at Sneha’s Care in Nepal

January 29, 2020 Heather Newgen

If you haven’t been to the colorful, yet chaotic city of Kathmandu, Nepal, add it to your bucket list.  Not only does it offer a memorable holiday with its beautiful cultural landmarks, historical sites and endless adventures, but travelers have the chance to give back in an ethical way by helping street dogs. RELATED:

Watch as Heather Newgen Leads the First Voluntourist Trip to New Orleans

August 21, 2019 admin Leave a comment

For the first time Heather Newgen led a trip to New Orleans where volunteers responsibly gave back to the city while exploring the local culture. Watch to see how it all unfolds. By Kaylie Defilippis Heather Newgen has been volunteering around the world, as well as in her own community, for 10 years, but has never invited anyone along on her adventures until now. The Los Angeles based reporter e...

Volunteering in New Orleans with Camp Restore

July 18, 2019 admin Leave a comment

Looking for a responsible volunteering project in New Orleans? Camp Restore offers several programs for skilled and unskilled workers. By Heather Newgen In 2005 Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm, causing severe destruction along its path from New Orleans to Mississippi to Alabama, however, NOLA was hit the hardest after the levees failed due to poor engine...

Animal Abuse in Morocco-How Tourists Can Help

December 6, 2018 admin Leave a comment

Morocco is an unforgettable adventure and colorful experience. It’s an exciting place to visit, however, it’s also challenging.  Animal abuse in Morocco is common throughout the country and it’s upsetting to see. But there’s something tourists can do to help. As I walked through the famed Medina of Marrakech for the first time I screamed. A man had tied a rope around the tongue of his ...

Cairo, Giza & Memphis-Egypt’s Highlights

September 5, 2018 admin Leave a comment

Cairo, Giza & Memphis highlights and travel tips. By: Heather Newgen | Twitter: @hnvoluntourist Egypt is one of the most exciting and exotic destinations to visit. The history of the country dates back to 3100 B.C and was the leading civilization of the Mediterranean world. From t...

Volunteering in Jerusalem at Yad Ezra V’Shulamit

August 30, 2018 admin Leave a comment

Volunteering in Jerusalem! By: Heather Newgen | Twitter: 

Corfu Donkey Rescue Gives Abandoned Donkeys a Second Chance

November 16, 2017 admin Leave a comment

Corfu Donkey Rescue offers a wonderful volunteer program where people can actually make a positive impact by helping animals in need. By: Heather Newgen | Twitter: @hnvoluntourist If you haven’t been to the beautiful Greek island of Corfu, you must add it to your list of places to s...

How Start with One Kenya is Fighting the Clean Water Crisis

November 8, 2017 admin Leave a comment

Lack of clean water in Kenya is an ongoing crisis that’s affecting a large percentage of the population. See how one man and his organization Start with One Kenya is helping. Disease-free drinking water should be a basic right for anyone, but for millions in Kenya that isn’t the case. According to the 

Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center-Kenya

November 7, 2017 admin Leave a comment

Video: Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center – Kenya A fun thing to do in Kenya is to visit the David Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi. It’s a wonderful place to see elephants up close, but in a responsible way. Tourists are blocked off from engaging with the animals, they can observe only. The sanctuary is dedicated to ...

The Do Good Bus Volunteer Experience in Los Angeles-Voluntourist Video

October 27, 2017 admin Leave a comment

What happens when you put together a group of people who don’t know each other and send them off to volunteer in Los Angeles? A lot of laughs, good times, and making a positive difference. That’s the idea behind the Do Good Bus, an organization that creates fun volunteer experiences with local nonprofits in the city.