Podcasts about grassroots volunteering

Motivation, inspiration, sweet scenery: this episode has it all! And that’s because we’re talking to Shannon O'Donnell, a responsible tourism advocate who was named a National Geographic Traveler of the Year for her work helping travelers use grassroots tourism as a force for good. Shannan accomplishes this through Grassroots Volunteering, the world’s largest database of social enterprises empowering travelers to connect to causes and communities in the places they travel, and her book The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook.   Shannon also founded A Little Adrift, a massive resource for travellers spanning more than 100 countries and tens of thousands of readers. For all those aspiring travelers out there who have “a trip around the world” tucked away in their bucket list, this site is a resource that makes international travel a reality.   “Curiosity: the single best way to discover the greatest things in life!” –Shannon O'Donnell   We also discuss: Shannon started travelling in 2008... and then never stopped What it took to start A Little Adrift 10 years ago, as an early female travel blogger How wi-fi and 3G changed travel Why Shannon wrote The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook Connecting to cultures through food How you, me, and we can travel in a way that builds and supports the world community How American consumption and production is changing behaviors in Oaxaca, Mexico (and not changing other traditions) Standout snacks from Shannon’s travels Travelling as a vegetarian What exactly are social enterprises & what makes a good one? Conscious purchasing habits Shannon’s next project, a book about using travel as a force for good   Shannon’s Recipe for Transformative Travel:   Find the way you’re going to connect: a social enterprise, through food, whatever. Stay curious and ask questions. You have to genuinely want to learn! Find a way to leave the place you travel better than when you arrived.   Resources: Learn more at alittleadrift.com Want to make a difference? Check out grassrootsvolunteering.org The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook by Shannon O'Donnell   Shannon O'Donnell’s Bio: Shannon O’Donnell is a responsible tourism advocate and was named a National Geographic Traveler of the Year for her work helping travelers use grassroots tourism as a force for good.   Through her writing, photography, and speaking she shares stories that encourage other travelers to not only explore the world, but to understand how travel impacts local communities and cultures.   She founded both A Little Adrift and Grassroots Volunteering, which is the world’s largest database of social enterprises empowering travelers to connect to causes and communities in the places they travel. Just Forking Around is produced by Podcast Masters

Shannon O’Donnell, an American who’s been traveling the world since 2008, literally wrote The Volunteer Traveler’s Handbook. Over the years, her website A Little Adrift has become one of the best resources for responsible tourism. NPR, National Geographic, the BBC, and other news outlets have covered Shannon, and her own writing and photography have appeared in BBC Travel, USA Today, Lonely Planet, and other places.    Shannon launched A Little Adrift’s sister website Grassroots Volunteering to connect travelers to local causes and communities. In recognition of her incredible work, in 2013 National Geographic named her “Traveler of the Year.”   In this episode, you’ll learn volunteer dos and don’ts, why most people shouldn’t volunteer while traveling, and why supporting social enterprises is usually a better way to support local communities. We also chat about Shannon’s new life as an expat in Barcelona. Visit postcardacademy.co for links to what we talk about.   If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and forward this show to a friend. If you’re feeling especially kind, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This helps people discover the show.

Trying to figure out what volunteer opportunity to choose can be a very confusing and difficult process. Finding volunteer projects on your own so you don't have to pay to volunteer is even more challenging.How do you know that the organization is doing good work? Will the project be the right fit for you?In this podcast episode, Shannon O'Donnell, author of The Volunteer Traveler's Handbook, shares the secrets on how to find ethical international volunteering opportunities to help you find your own perfect volunteer project at no cost anywhere in the world.Shannon has been traveling the world and volunteering abroad since 2008. Give this interview a listen.  She shares incredibly actionable advice and tips on how to find and choose the right volunteer opportunity for you and what to expect.Click play on the bar under the main picture to hear this podcast or:Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunesShannon also shares why she created her global volunteer network, Grassroots Volunteering, and how it can help you find the perfect project.In this episode you'll discover:How to avoid spending thousands of dollars and volunteer at no costWhat ethical volunteering meansHow to decide what opportunities are right for youWhy researching beforehand is importantWhat questions to ask any organization to ensure they are a good to work withHow to show up anywhere in the world and find volunteer workWhat makes you the 'Volunteer from hell" and how to avoid itHow spending money on regular services can be a form of volunteeringAnd so much more!...ResourcesGrassroots Volunteering - Free Global Volunteer NetworkThe Volunteer Travelers Handbook - The Ultimate Guide to Volunteering AbroadShannon's current volunteer work in AfricaThe post A Beginner’s Guide To Volunteering, A Free Global Volunteer Network And More appeared first on Zero to Travel.

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She realised that her online web marketing business enabled her to work anywhere in the world. So she bought a one way ticket to Australia. Through travel she discovered the desire and drive to help grassroots social enterprises all over the world. She went on to become a National Geographic Traveller of the Year! Welcome A Little … Continue reading "Shannon O'Donnell: A Little Adrift, Travel and Grassroots Volunteering" The post Shannon O'Donnell: A Little Adrift, Travel and Grassroots Volunteering appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.