1. Voluntourism Guidelines Project The International Ecotourism Society Uniting Conservation, Communities and Sustainable Travel www.ecotourism.org

2. The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033 "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." (TIES, 1990) Ecotourism

3. The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033 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.

4. TIES Association Members Costa Rica Alaska South Korea Indonesia Australia Ontario Kenya Norway Brazil India

5. The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033 Voluntourism Projects & Partnerships Photo by Joe Staiano Voluntourism Partner: Planeterra Foundation ESTC 2010: Voluntourism Field Sessions Voluntourism Panel ESTC 2011: Stakeholder Meeting www.ecotourismconference.org HOW

6. The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033 6 Target Market: Voluntourism Providers Goal: To Create a practical tool that can help voluntourism providers make smart decisions. “Transform Good Intentions Into Best Practice” WHY International Voluntourism Guidelines www.ecotourism.org/voluntourism-projects

7. The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033 Opportunities to Implement the Guidelines Borneo Ecotourism Solution and Technologies (BEST) Society, Malaysia: Conservation and community projects in partnership with Borneo Eco Tours. WHO Community Support Network (CSN), Taveuni, Fiji: Non-profit organization run mainly by Fijians, focusing on coastal conservation for local communities www.yourtravelchoice.org

8. The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033 RQ Citizens Disaster Relief Network Japan “Four-Day Volunteering Package in Tohoku” www.rq-center.net Opportunities to Implement the Guidelines WHO

9. The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033 1. Industry Survey International Voluntourism Guidelines Project www.ecotourism.org/voluntourism-projects 2. Stakeholder Meeting3. Draft Guidelines

10. The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033 Direct financial contribution to projects International Voluntourism Guidelines Project TransparencySkilled vs. Non-skilled volunteers Community Participation Monitoring Expectations Reporting

11. The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033 Questions? International Voluntourism Guidelines Project

12. The International Ecotourism Society | web www.ecotouruism.org email info@ecotourism.org | tel +1 202 506 5033 Ayako Ezaki Director of Communications The International Ecotourism Society aezaki@ecotourism.org www.ecotourism.org THANK YOU