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VESA volunteering

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  • 03-10-2014 11:44am
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    thelad95
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    Has anyone heard or had any experience with Volunteer Eco Students Abroad volunteer programme. It's essentially 7 days work and 7 days tourism. There website looks pretty sound but one thing I'm wary of is that they are not a registered charity.


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    thelad95
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    dory
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    thelad95 wrote: »
    Has anyone heard or had any experience with Volunteer Eco Students Abroad volunteer programme. It's essentially 7 days work and 7 days tourism. There website looks pretty sound but one thing I'm wary of is that they are not a registered charity.

    If not a charity then most likely a tourism agency. They're selling you this opportunity. Could be wrong but no charity in a far away land is waiting for 7 days labour from someone. You'll be there as a tourist. Nothing wrong with that, just be sure you know what you're paying for.


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    thelad95
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    dory wrote: »
    If not a charity then most likely a tourism agency. They're selling you this opportunity. Could be wrong but no charity in a far away land is waiting for 7 days labour from someone. You'll be there as a tourist. Nothing wrong with that, just be sure you know what you're paying for.

    Thank you for your reply. What they're offering is essentially a glorified holiday. Is it right to fundraise for a trip like this when in reality, not much charity work is actually being done?


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    dory
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    People will differ on whether it's right or wrong. I think it's completely wrong as it takes away from people fundraising for actual charities, makes people think they're all the same glorified holidays. I would say if you want to do this great, save up and go.


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