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Hands Up Holidays is all about giving you amazing holiday experiences that combine eco-sightseeing with a meaningful 'taste' of volunteering.
These volunteer adventures are for you if:
* you are interested in having a break, want to explore a destination, and also give something back to the local community.
* you value meaningful interaction with other cultures - achieved through the medium of volunteering.
* you value low-impact, sustainable tourism practices that directly benefit local communities.
* you do not have specific skills, but have a lot of enthusiasm and a positive attitude (and if you do have specific skills, we will match these where possible)
Most of these trips are upmarket, some of them even luxurious in terms of accommodation, as we know that this is your holiday, and volunteering does not have to involve sleeping on the floor - although we can arrange this if you prefer, and will gladly tailormake a trip to suit your budget and requirements.
The volunteering portion of your trip is generally 4 days out of a 14 day trip - not enough time to save the world, but sufficient to make a positive impact, rub shoulders with the local people, and have your worldview challenged.
It is our hope that after experiencing a Hands Up Holiday you will feel inspired to volunteer for a longer period somewhere (even in your home town), or become a lifelong advocate or donor for the Community Development project you got involved with.
Hands Up Holidays is a founding member of the Ethical Tour Operators Group, part of Tourism Concern that is committed to sustainable tourism that benefits local communities and the environment.
Hands Up Holidays is a fully bonded and licensed member of ATOL, number 9675.
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Hands Up Holidays is a fully bonded and licensed member of ATOL, number 9675.