Crossing the Line: The Story of Voluntourism

Real-life conversations. Organizations’ missions. Find out both the projected themes and statements from programs and the underlying narratives they tell.

How does volunteer tourism feed into racial presumptions and problematic narratives of the “have” and “have-not” comparisons? Listen to explore how research and introspection are helpful before choosing to embark on these trips.

What does proactivity look like in the volunteer tourism world? To positive experiences exist? Explore the types of questions to ask and where to begin researching when it comes to organizations and programs. What are the buzzwords? Is ‘volunteering’ the right word for you?

Welcome to “Crossing the Line”, where Jane Delehey delves into the in’s and out’s of volunteer tourism. What are the individual effects in these communities and participants’ home towns? The global scene? Are there good experiences? What can we do to make more thoughtful, conscious decisions and efforts?