Voluntourism: An Opportunity Too Good to be True

A Speech to the Student Body of Evergreen High

[1] Picture this: It's Spring Break, and you fly off to some country where there's lush rainforests and beautiful, blue coastlines to explore. There's also people in need, so you decide to blend your vacation with volunteering. Volunteering as a tourist, or voluntourism, seems like a great way to explore new regions and help people at the same time. However, this "volunteer plus travel" experience can actually harm local communities. While many teens might view traveling and volunteering abroad as a worthwhile adventure, there are more genuine and effective ways to make a difference.

[2] Most would agree that volunteering in general is a worthy use of time. However, what if you found out the children you are "helping" are actually being kept in poor conditions so voluntourists will spend money to come to the local area? Dale Rolfe, a supporter of ethical voluntourism, explains the shocking reality that "Animal sanctuaries and orphanages are often manufactured for the voluntourist...encouraging a cycle of exploiting the very animals and children the volunteers are trying to help."

[3] Proponents of the "volunteer plus travel" experience also argue that traveling to new places builds character and is a valuable way to learn about different cultures. With voluntourism, however, participants often pursue experiences that are all about them. For example, they sign up to build a school for a gold star on their resume, but they have no real building skills and take jobs away from local construction workers (Schulten). Or, they arrive to teach English but instead take selfies with the locals. One world traveler and ethical voluntourist believes voluntourism "can perpetuate small minded views of the world by taking insulated, fake, and structured experiences and selling them as unabridged and eye opening" (Carlos). The voluntour experience is a mirage. The voluntourist's eyes are not opened to real life at the destination, and lasting change is not achieved.

[4] If you want a genuine experience where you can see a lasting impact, there are better options than voluntourism. You can volunteer in your local community. Give an hour every week to your town's animal rescue. Serve monthly dinners to the homeless. Be a reliable, positive influence on a child who needs a mentor. Studies show that volunteering and forming lasting relationships with those you help has a positive impact on your physical and emotional health. In fact, blood pressure is reduced, memory is improved, and rates of depression are reduced (Michaels).

[5] There is another reason to look into alternatives to voluntourism. Did you know the average "voluntour" travel package costs $3,400 (Rolfe)? Could that travel money be better spent? If the world's citizens are your passion, it could go to an international organization. If you care about education, your funds can be used to buy books for students in faraway lands. If you want villagers to have clean water, contribute funds to local efforts to dig wells. If you want to experience a different culture, travel to the country as a guest, and learn from the locals how you can best help them after you've returned home. But do not voluntour.

[6] In reality, there are better ways to make a difference. Voluntourism might appear to be an adventure that blends travel and helping others, but it does little except provide a costly, superficial experience that might actually do more harm than good. So, volunteer where you are most needed-at home, where you can stay to see the job through and form genuine, lasting relationships. Choose a beautiful coastline closer to home and send the travel money you saved to an international organization that will put it to good use. Whatever you do, don't turn someone else's hardship into your vacation.

How does the speaker's rhetorical question in paragraph 2 support the purpose of the speech?

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text:was born in the countryside and lived in the village. But a few years ago, our family moved into the city. I study at school in the city, but I spend every summer in the countryside at my grandparents. My grandparents’ farm is located far away from the noisy city.

I like spending my vacations in the countryside because life in the village is very quiet and even relaxed. I know exactly what I need to do every day and that gives me an opportunity to plan my day and enjoy my free time.

What I like most about living in the countryside is that we are close to nature. We can grow our own fruit and vegetables in the garden. My grandparents also cultivate the land for farming purposes, they grow some crops there and look after domestic animals.

There are many more things people can do in the countryside. As for me, I like to walk in the fields and forest. When I walk, I enjoy bird watching and bird singing. And what is more I can take a deep breath as air is not polluted in the countryside. But there are more places for walking and bike riding. There is a possibility to enjoy swimming and fishing in the river nearby. I love my home village a lot!

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2. yes i have wrote a letter to julies parents
3. the twentieth century has brung forth many exciting
discoveries
4. have you read devil diver mr blakes exciting short story

Beowulf lost the swimming match to Breca because Breca was a better swimmer.

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False

Please help!!!! What is a good (interesting and original) title for a speech on vegetarianism?
If it helps I talk about the ethical implications, health benefits, and positive environmental effects... thank you!!!

What is the meaning of the word sublimest in the clause "Duty...is the sublimest word in our language" from "Letter to His Son"?

most awe-inspiring

most ridiculous

simplest

funniest

Which is the tallest mountain peak in Africa?


Mount Kilimanjaro


Mount Cameroon


Mount Fuji


Mount Everest

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1. Refer to the Newsela article “PRO/CON: Can Eating Less Meat Cool the Climate?”

Read the text under the heading “Alarm Bells Ringing.”

Which text structure is signaled by clue words such as result?

A. compare and contrast
B. chronological order
C. cause and effect
D.order of importance
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2. Refer to the Newsela article “PRO/CON: Can Eating Less Meat Cool the Climate?”

Why does the author of the argument against eating less meat think that reducing meat consumption will not make a difference?

E.The demands made by anti-meat activists are unreasonable.
F.Meat is essential to a healthy diet, and people enjoy it.
G.Plant-based agriculture uses more resources than livestock farming.
H.No solid research has concluded that livestock farming is not sustainable.
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3. Refer to the Newsela article “PRO/CON: Can Eating Less Meat Cool the Climate?”

Read the text under the heading "CON: Don't blame farm animals for all those greenhouse gas emissions."

The author makes the claim that the idea that eating meat damages the environment is based on "fuzzy math and questionable science."

How does the author effectively support this claim?

I. by stressing how tasty a delicious steak is
J. by calling out the problems with the GLEAM model and meat alternatives
K. by comparing those who want to reduce meat consumption to criminals
L. by describing the humane ways in which animals are treated
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Refer to the Newsela article "PRO/CON: Should We Abolish the Electoral College?"

Part A

Read the text under the heading "PRO: Let's Give All Voters an Equal Voice."

Which claim does the author make as a pro for doing away with the Electoral College?

M.. Imbalances in political power last for generations.
N . The majority party in the Senate and that of the president are constitutionally aligned.
O. Presidents focus their lawmaking powers on the small states.
P. The Electoral College potentially throws off the balance established in the legislative branch by the Constitution.

Question 2

Part B

Read this excerpt from the article.

Another balancing effect is the Senate's enormous power beyond shaping legislation. It also shapes the judicial branch and approves key executive branch administration leaders. This gives smaller states a healthy voice in shaping government.

Does this excerpt provide evidence that effectively supports the claim identified in Part A?

Q. Yes, because it explains how the Constitution establishes balance in the legislature.
R.Yes, because it describes how the Senate performs an important duty better than the Electoral College does.
S.No, because it explains how the legislative branch creates balance under the Constitution.
T.No, because it does not explain the Senate's role in shaping the executive branch.

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a style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by a speaker or writer
the use of informal words, phrases, or even slang in a piece of writing
the events that make up a story, or the main part of a story
the intent or goal for writing

Citizens have a love of the outside world.
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O False

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A person with a propensity for taking risks has
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a desire to take risks.
an inclination to take risks.
an aversion to taking risks.
O a fondness for taking risks.

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write a letter to your friend describing your family​

How does Santiago support himself

What does the picture symbolize? ​

Which of the following best describes a central idea of the passage?

Why is it significant that Mr. Tomkey doesn't “believe" in television? How does the idea
of "belief” make his opinion that much stronger than someone who simply says he
doesn't like or care for TV? How would you characterize Mr. Tomkey?

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Style refers to...

Select one :

A. the techniques used by an author including diction, syntax , and tone

B. the way the author uses imagery to convey a theme

C. the way the author conveys attitudes and emotions

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which sentence from passage 2 does the most to find the key idea of the passage?

You are more likely to use an acronym in _____ than in _____.

informal writing, formal writing
informal writing, text messaging
formal writing, informal writing
text messaging, informal writing

What happens to Prometheus to emphasize the theme?

Then explain how Raphael is characterized based on the way Squeaky describes him.