Voluntourism Guidelines Project The International Ecotourism Society Uniting Conservation, Communities and Sustainable Travel
The International Ecotourism Society | web | tel "Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." (TIES, 1990) Ecotourism
The International Ecotourism Society | web | tel 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.
TIES Association Members Costa Rica Alaska South Korea Indonesia Australia Ontario Kenya Norway Brazil India
The International Ecotourism Society | web | tel Voluntourism Projects & Partnerships Photo by Joe Staiano Voluntourism Partner: Planeterra Foundation ESTC 2010: Voluntourism Field Sessions Voluntourism Panel ESTC 2011: Stakeholder Meeting HOW
The International Ecotourism Society | web | tel 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
The International Ecotourism Society | web | tel 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
The International Ecotourism Society | web | tel RQ Citizens Disaster Relief Network Japan “Four-Day Volunteering Package in Tohoku” Opportunities to Implement the Guidelines WHO
The International Ecotourism Society | web | tel Industry Survey International Voluntourism Guidelines Project 2. Stakeholder Meeting3. Draft Guidelines
The International Ecotourism Society | web | tel Direct financial contribution to projects International Voluntourism Guidelines Project TransparencySkilled vs. Non-skilled volunteers Community Participation Monitoring Expectations Reporting
The International Ecotourism Society | web | tel Questions? International Voluntourism Guidelines Project
The International Ecotourism Society | web | tel Ayako Ezaki Director of Communications The International Ecotourism Society THANK YOU