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Voluntours are a way to learn about the people and place you
are visiting on a much deeper level than a normal adventure
tour. It is a way to give back to the community you are visiting,
to lend a helping hand to someone in need, to work towards a
cause you believe in, or simply to find a way to make a positive
impact through your travels. Our Voluntours provide
opportunities for travellers to engage in community projects
that are working on health, education, conservation and small
business opportunities around the world.
Types of volunteering
DO IT ALL
Combine conservation, animals,
children, community construction, and
development; and you will have
contributed in the most extraordinary
way.
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An brief
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illustrates what programme and
type of work is what to expect
involved
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Planeterra
symbol? Project Generally 2
is bookable in codes:
Sherpa 1 for the main
project and 1 for
extend your stay
How do I know where its bookable?
Any trip code starting with ‘GA’ is bookable in Sherpa as it’s a GAP Adventures product
Look for the ‘PLANETERRA’ logo to the brochure layout to make it easier to identify
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KNOWLEDGE
Appreciation
Giving Incredible
OPPORTUNITY PERSONAL
Amazing
Inspirational
EYE-OPENER Understanding
Kenya Teaching & Safari
“Any fears I had evaporated
as one girl took my arm and
despite language barriers
showed me around her
world.” - Helen Lester, STA
Travel Brighton United
Kingdom
Kim Steinly,
STA Travel U.S.A
Teach Life Skills in Antigua
Becky Davis, STA Travel
U.S.A
Teach Children in Cambodia
Patricia Seel, STA Travel
Austria
Build a future for Indian Youth
Mylene De Vincenzo, STA
Travel Switzerland
Project China Pandas
Global FAM Trip June 2011
Supplier 1 of 17: Planeterra (GAP Adventures)
Who: Planeterra was founded in 2003 as a non-for-profit organisation based in Toronto, Canada as a
part of GAP Adventures supporting social and environmental needs of people
Number of projects in brochure: 38
Book in: Sherpa
Commission: 24%
Products:
1.Island Conservation in Southern Thailand 20. Teach Children Mozambique
2.Thailand Volunteer & Hilltribe Trek 21. Teach Children in Kenya
3.Thai Elephant Conservation 22. Project Kenya & Safari
4.Vietnam Animal Rescue 23. Teach Children in Zanzibar
5.Teaching English in Central Vietnam 24. Project Kenya Safari
6.Teach English in Halong Bay 25. Project Cuzco kids
7.Explore Cambodia and Laos Volunteer 26. Project Peru Amazon
8.Teach Children in Cambodia 27. Galapagos Island Farming
9.Project China Pandas 28. Galapagos Island Conservation
10.Build a future for Indian youth 29. Whale Conservation Ecuador
11.Teach children in South Africa 30. Ecuadorian Coastal Farming
12.Zambia Community & Safari 31. Teaching English in Argentina
13.Zambia Lion Research 32. Organic farming in Argentina
14.Zambia Medical Project 33. Learn Spanish & Volunteer kids
15.Project Brazil 34. Learn Spanish Volunteer Costa Rica
16.Caribbean Sea Turtle Costa Rica 35. Children’s Art & Culture Workshop
17.Wildlife Rescue in Costa Rica 36. Teach life skills Antigua
18.Project Costa Rica 37. Learn volunteer in Nicaragua
19.Surf and teach English Costa Rica 38. Learn & volunteer in Panama
Supplier 2 of 17: Global Vision International (GVI)
Who: GVI was founded in 1998 supporting international charities, non-profits through
volunteering opportunities, internship programs, training and direct funding.
Number of projects in brochure: 25
Book in: STAy
Commission: 20%
Products:
1.Volunteer with Children in Ao Luk
2.Volunteer with novice buddhist monks 16. Jaguar & Puma Research Project
3.Teach children in Laos 17. Mexico Marine Conservation
4.Volunteer and teach english in China 18. Community Building Nicaragua
5.Volunteer with disadvantage children in Kerala 19. Outback & Marine Conservation
6.Trek to Mt Everest base camp & volunteer 20. Volunteer with turtles in Vanuatu
7.Wildlife Conservation Programme South Africa 21. Teach Children in Fiji
8.Work with elephants in Namibia 22. Fiji Marine Conservation
9.Marine Conservation Seychelles 23. Fiji Island Conservation
10.Kenya Community Conservation 24. Fiji Community Building Project
11.Wildlife conservation with Kenya’s Maasai 25. Work with turtles in Greece
12.Peru Community Building Project
13.Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest Expedition
14.Guatemala Building Project
15.Teach Children in Mayan communities
Supplier 3 of 17: Camps International
1.Camp Kenya
2.Camp Tanzania
3.Camp Cambodia
4.Camp Borneo
5.Camp Ecuador
Supplier 4 of 17: Educational Travel Centre (ETC)
Who: Established in 1976, ETC offers experiences of more than 30 years as an inbound
tour operator. With four offices in Bangkok staffed by highly trained travel professionals
our aim is to provide holiday arrangements to meet each client’s specific requirements at
the most competitive prices, whether it is a budget tour or first class, while maintaining
the highest standards.
Number of projects in brochure: 2
Book in: STAy
Commission: 20%
Products:
1.Meaningful Thailand Experience (currently off sale due to floods in September 2011)
2.Hill tribe helping hands adventure
Supplier 5 of 17: The Great Projects
Who: The Great Projects aims to promote the importance of setting standards in
endangered animal welfare and conservation in the tourism sector.
Number of projects in brochure: 4
Book in: STAy
Commission: 20%
Products:
1.Experience Borneo and conserve orang-utans
2.Work with endangered Orang-utans
3.Build a future for orang-utans in West Kalimantan
4.The Great Gorilla Project Uganda
Supplier 6 of 17: Book Bus
Who: The Book Bus Foundation was founded in 2007 by Tom Maschler with the aim of
spreading literacy and the joy of reading to children in Zambia. The Book Bus now
operates in Malawi and Ecuador as well as Zambia and the people and connections that
we have made along the way have swelled the Book Foundation into a dynamic and
international organisation.
Number of projects in brochure: 1
Book in: STAy
Commission: 20%
Products:
1.Volunteer as a story teller in Malawi
Supplier 7 of 17: Volunteer Africa 32
Who: Volunteer Africa 32° South (VA32) is a volunteer organisation based in Chintsa on
the stunning Wild Coast of South Africa. VA32 volunteer programs address education,
social and conservation issues in the wider Chintsa area. Operating for 5 years, Volunteer
Africa has seen 1000+ volunteers take part in our life changing volunteer experiences.
This project is accredited with the Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) mark
Number of projects in brochure: 1
Book in: STAy
Commission: 20%
Products:
1.Wild Coast Schools Project
Supplier 8 of 17: Marine Dynamics
Who: Marine Dynamics is a Shark Cage Diving company based in Kleinbaai, a small
harbour town, part of Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa. This area is known
as the best place in the world to see Great White Sharks in their natural habitat.
Sister company Dyer Island Cruises a boat based Eco-Marine Tourism Company, allowing
visitors an unforgettable experience to see whales, dolphins, seals, penguins and sharks,
as well as many species of rare pelagic birds that reside close to the shore.
These two companies allow volunteers access to a diverse area of learning, and a holistic
insight into the challenges of ocean conservation at the tip of Africa.
Products:
1.Great White Sharks Volunteering
2.Whale & Marine Wildlife Project
Supplier 9 of 17: Kingdom of the White Lion
Who: The Kingdom of the White Lion although primarily set up for the filming of the
feature film Kevin produced called “White Lion-Home is a journey”. The park is home to
lion including the rare white lion, both brown and spotted hyena, black leopard, jaguar
and a variety of antelope species including blue wildebeest, giraffe, impala, blesbok and
nyala.
Products:
1.Kingdom of the White Lion Experience
Supplier 10 of 17: Shamwari Game Reserve
Who: Conservation has always been a priority for Shamwari Game Reserve. In many
aspects Shamwari has been the pioneer in the Eastern Cape eco tourism resurgence and
in order to ensure responsible wildlife management the Shamwari Wildlife Department
was created in 1996.
Products:
1.Shamwari Conservation Experience
Supplier 11 of 17: You2Africa (Y2A)
Who: You2Africa is an African web based company that promotes sensitive, meaningful
and well priced African Volunteer Projects. You2Africa is a specialist in Africa volunteer
projects focusing on sourcing volunteers from the international market those who don't
just want to sightsee in Africa but who want to have a worthwhile experience and
participate in community development projects and travel work in Africa whilst visiting
our beautiful continent.
Products:
1.Helps for orphan children in Cape Town
Supplier 12 of 17: Indian Network for
Development Exchange (IDEX)
Who: Indian Network for Development Exchange (IDEX) designs and locally supports
volunteer and travel programs in India that are educational, culturally immersive, and
beneficial to the social development of local communities in need.
Products:
1.Himalayan Adventure & Volunteer
2.Goa Beach & Volunteer
3.Experience Exotic Rajasthan
Supplier 13 of 17: Conservation Volunteer
Australia (CVA)
Products:
1.Conservation in Australia or NZ
2.Penguin Protection & Coastal Conservation
3.Arnhem Land Marine Debris Project
Supplier 14 of 17: Magic Traveller Network
Who: From a small operation in the early days Magic has since grown into one of NZ’s
most well known, award winning, tourism companies. Magic’s focus is still to provide a
unique NZ experience and share everything the country has to offer with backpackers
from all over the world. Magic Travellers Network now takes it’s passengers to all corners
of New Zealand and provides them with unlimited opportunities to push their limits and
have the experience of a lifetime – whatever that may be.
Products:
1.Kiwi Encounter Conservation Project
Supplier 15 of 17: Kiwi Experience
Who: Kiwi Experience have teamed up with Conservation Volunteer to help support
Punakaiki Reforestation project in New Zealand. Kiwi Experience has a fantastic
adventure travel network starting in 1988 from humble beginnings with three friends.
The bus passes too have been refined over time to ensure we continue to cover all the
best parts of the country – the must see NZ icons, the unique hidden experiences off the
tourist trail, and immersing travellers in New Zealand culture rather than having them
watch it in a show.
Products:
1.Punakaiki Reforestation Project
Supplier 16 of 17: Nomads
Who: Nomads Travel was formed to manage the wholesale travel business and to
develop the Nomads Adventure Card. Nomads have team up with several local operators
to develop a voluntour. Making a difference at Whakarewarewa living thermal village in
Rotorua gives you an opportunity to participate in a volunteer program involving
communities, cultural and conservation development.
Products:
1.Maori Cultural Volunteer Programme
Supplier 17 of 17: Vodkatrain
Who: Vodkatrain takes the traditional ideas of group travel (regimented meal times,
enforced sightseeing and following strange people holding umbrellas aloft) and gives
them a hearty kick up the backside This is the first year where Vodkatrain has developed
a special voluntour that includes volunteering opportunity in Mongolia at the Terelj
National Park Conservation Project.
Products:
1.Transmongolian Railway & Nomads
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1. Refer to STAy Product Information Pages – for specific departure dates, restrictions
and duration details
2. Availability Search - enter search criteria: All Accommodations for accommodated
product, (and if you know what specific category the product is classed as, refine the
search even further by selecting Volunteering, Packages, Tour & Cruises etc) or All
Items for non-accommodated product (again if you know what specific category the
product is classed as, refine the search by selecting for example - Learn To, Others).
Enter departure date, # nights, # pax and country/region (or you can skip right to the
city code).
By clicking search at this point you will receive a list of all accommodated product in the
desired city for the selected number of nights.
If you would rather search specifically for a product, rather than sifting through a list of
all product in that destination then double click on the ‘Accommodation Name’ field.
If exact details are entered correctly, you should receive one result.
Select the product by clicking on the blue hyperlinked product name
You will be taken back to the Availability Search page and the Accommodation name
field will be correctly populated. You can choose to also include the city code, but as a
particular supplier has been selected it is not mandatory that a city be selected too
3. Click on Search
4. Search Results - click on the hyperlinked product name
5. Room Details – various information tabs will appear. Ensure you read through each
carefully as terms & conditions/cancellation policies are not to be taken lightly.
Enter # of “rooms” and tick that acceptance of all errata and terms and conditions have
been read
If you have been advised from the STAy Product Pages to add any additional pax details
during booking process, click on ‘Add Special Requests’
A pop up window will appear and you should select Message To Supplier and add any
details in the text box
Click on ‘Update’ and then ‘Proceed’
6. Item Set Detail Results – skip additional services by clicking on ‘Skip’
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8. Additional Details – populate all fields and click on ‘Proceed
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