Give Back While You Travel

Voluntourism is the combination of traditional tourism and volunteering. It is not a new idea but it has recently become a fashionable way to travel. Travelers around the world are demanding “responsible tourism,” “eco-tourism,” and the chance to give back while they travel. There are countless volunteer opportunities for those who want to get involved and contribute to places they visit. These opportunities range from one-off projects to activities integrated into longer-term sustainable programs.

There are many questions to ask when selecting a “responsible” tour operator. Is the tour operator taking care to create meaningful opportunities for travelers while considering the needs of the community first? Does the tour operator donate funds to the supported project, or simply profit from funding from the travelers? At PEPY, we identify and support organizations that work to make the changes we wish to see in the world. We not only promote their programs, but also help them fund their work.

PEPY Tours’ offerings should be viewed as adventures first and volunteer opportunities second. We want you to experience a true adventure and also have a chance to give back to the magnificent people and areas we visit. With PEPY Tours, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the programs and projects of our partner organizations first-hand as well as to join activities that are part of our PEPY’s overall goal: improving education.

We believe that, through the power of collective demand of responsible travelers, we can revolutionize the travel industry. PEPY hopes travelers will continue to ask questions and select tour operators who make conscientious choices that empower both the travelers and the communities visited.

“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life, that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson