Skilled Professionals Apply Their Expertise Through Volunteer Tourism
Jun 5, 2009 | Filed Under Meeting Planning, Travel and Volunteering | Leave a Comment
It’s not too difficult to identify volunteer opportunities for individuals with specific skills around the world, but what about corporate groups? Doctors Without Borders is great if you’re doctor, but what about all you accountants and graphic designers? Is it possible to find compelling volunteering projects for skilled corporate people?
We think so!
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Meeting Planners Look to Volunteering
May 26, 2009 | Filed Under Adventure Tourism and Social/Environmental Issues, Meeting Planning, Travel and Volunteering | Leave a Comment
Last week I attended an educational conference for members of San Diego Meeting Professionals International. It was great to talk with attendees and observe such interest from corporate groups to bring community service projects and volunteerism into their meetings and incentive programs. It’s clear to me that the increased focus on Corporate Social Responsibility combined with the many new outlets for group volunteering, puts meeting planners in a position to truly get creative, offering innovative programs while making a positive contribution in the destinations they visit.
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