Voluntourism Guidelines Project
The International Ecotourism Society
Uniting Conservation, C o m m u n i t i e s a n d Su s t a in ab le Tr a ve l
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Ecotourism
"Responsible travel to natural areas
that conserves the environment and
improves the well-being of local
people." (TIES, 1990)
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What Does TIES Do?
Engage.
Through an international network of industry
professionals, TIES offers valuable networking
and business development opportunities.
Educate.
As a global source of knowledge and advocacy in
ecotourism, TIES offers educational tools and
capacity building opportunities for professionals.
Inspire.
Utilizing the experiences of the global ecotourism
community, TIES helps mainstream sustainability
in tourism industry and inspire positive changes.
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TIES Association Members
Norway
South Korea
Ontario
Indonesia
Alaska
Costa Rica
Brazil
India
Kenya
Australia
HOW
Voluntourism Projects &
Partnerships
Voluntourism Partner:
Planeterra Foundation
ESTC 2010:
Voluntourism Field Sessions
Voluntourism Panel
ESTC 2011:
Stakeholder Meeting
www.ecotourismconference.org
Photo by Joe Staiano
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email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033
International Voluntourism
Guidelines
WHY
Target Market:
Voluntourism Providers
Goal:
To Create a practical tool that can help
voluntourism providers make smart
decisions.
“Transform Good Intentions Into Best
Practice”
www.ecotourism.org/voluntourism-projects
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WHO
Opportunities to
Implement the Guidelines
Borneo Ecotourism Solution and Technologies
(BEST) Society, Malaysia: Conservation and
community projects in partnership with Borneo
Eco Tours.
Community Support Network (CSN), Taveuni, Fiji:
Non-profit organization run mainly by Fijians,
focusing on coastal conservation for local
communities
www.yourtravelchoice.org
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WHO
Opportunities to
Implement the Guidelines
RQ Citizens Disaster Relief
Network Japan
“Four-Day Volunteering
Package in Tohoku”
www.rq-center.net
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email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033
International Voluntourism
Guidelines Project
1. Industry Survey
2. Stakeholder Meeting
3. Draft Guidelines
www.ecotourism.org/voluntourism-projects
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org
email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033
International Voluntourism
Guidelines Project
Direct financial contribution to projects
Transparency
Community
Participation
Skilled vs.
Non-skilled
volunteers
Expectations
Monitoring
Reporting
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org
email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033
International Voluntourism
Guidelines Project
Questions?
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org
email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033
THANK YOU
Ayako Ezaki
Director of Communications
The International Ecotourism Society
aezaki@ecotourism.org
www.ecotourism.org
The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org
email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033