There is no denying, traveling as a family is a bonding experience. Slow travel is another way to experience the world, allowing each family member to immerse themselves into a new culture. But volunteering as a family together adds a whole other dimension to that experience, with countless rewards and growth opportunities.

On our travels, Miro and I have volunteered with numerous organizations and the experiences have enriched our travels ten-fold. Some of the volunteer experiences we’ve had together include: volunteering at an animal shelter in Belize, a dog and cat hospital in Nicaragua, contributed to a sustainable community in Guatemala and volunteered at a organization for family nutrition, a performance arts school for street children in Nicaragua, and at a children’s library in Ecuador.

Episode #26 we speak with Alisha Robertson from SmallWorldPursuits.com

Today, we talk to someone who is changing the world, impacting her reality and serving humanity by connecting with her passion. This episode is about being in service and one woman’s chose to dedicate a year of her life to serve causes that are meaningful to her, and doing so on a global scale.
Episode #26 is about being in service

A Day of Activities at ‘The Bib’
Miro and I have been volunteering at a wonderful organization called Fundacion Arte Del Mundo, often times refered to as La Biblioteca Interactiva, or just ‘The Bib’. One of the perks of volunteering for 2 months at the same location is the relationship we’ve made with the children the foundation serves  and the other perk is definitely meeting other amazing  volunteers. Below is story of one of the days at The Bib, told by American volunteer Sheila.
Sports Day
Sports Day, held on May 20, provided the children of La Biblioteca Interactiva with an opportunity …

What inspires volunteering?
There’s no one inspiration, but at the core of it, it’s just that, inspiration.
We hope you enjoy this amazing guest post by Dalene Heck, a fellow blogger, traveler, free spirit and inspired volunteer. Dalene and I  connected online & discovered we had many of the same driving inspirations. Our community is not only virtual, but it’s  real and at times I am reminded how small the world is as likeminded people (like us) find ourselves on similar paths. We were honored when Dalene asked us to share her …

Birds of a feather…
Volunteers & Volunteering
We have the wonderful privilege to  volunteer along side blogger, adventurer and world traveler Alisha Roberston. And what an honor it has been. Alisha finds herself on a one year around the globe volunteering journey and Miro and I are so grateful to intersect on even a small part. We urge you to follow along on her journey at her blog, links you will find below. Ever wonder what a volunteer’s first week is like? Well, keep reading….
By Guest blogger Alisha Robertson of Small World Pursuits
Welcome to Ecuador!
A country that is small, …

Miro and I have committed to a wonderful volunteer opportunity in Ecuador, working in a program that provides free art programs to the children of Baños and the surrounding communities. Ecuador is a small country, and Baños is a a small town near the middle of the world surrounded by volcanoes and a landscape of spectacular beauty. Here we finda small group of people are working to create and grow a center of art,language and literature for the community where they live and work.