Photo Courtesy of Maddi Hassell When sophomore Maddi Hassell was a freshman in high school, she volunteered to represent her cheer team at the National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The day initially began as an opportunity to gain a few service hours, but by the end she realized she had gained something far more valuable than could ever be put on a … [Read more...] about Humans of the Caf: Students Reveal Their Stories
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Volunteering vs. Voluntouring: It’s All About the Motive
Art by Kris Harper "Voluntourist" is a relatively new term used to describe the pervasive culture in which privileged individuals travel to other countries for a humanitarian cause. "Voluntourist" and "voluntourism" are respective hybrids of the words "volunteer" and "tourist." Voluntouring is a kind of global branch of volunteering in which a person travels a great distance … [Read more...] about Volunteering vs. Voluntouring: It’s All About the Motive
