1. volunteer travel
   volunteer visiting
2. both of the above

Voluntourism is also known as volunteer travel or volunteer vacation.

1. yuppies
   exchange students
2. people from all walks of life

All kinds of people do voluntourism, including retired baby boomers and college spring breakers.

1. Voluntourism is long-term.
   Voluntourism is short-term.
2. Voluntourism is only with developing countries.

Voluntourism is usually short-term, whereas a mission trip or the Peace Corps is for a longer period of time.

1. It doesn't, really.
   It allows primitive people to have contact with rich foreigners.
2. It boosts tourism, which means strengthening its economy.

It brings tourists into the country, which boosts the economy.

1. in 1958
   in 1968
2. in 1978

The VSO, which now sends volunteers all over the world, was founded in 1958.

1. altruism
   activism
2. tourism

Until then, activism was the impetus behind a lot of the volunteer work that was being done.

1. an all-expenses-paid trip
   a one-way ticket to Antarctica
2. a grant of up to $5,000 for voluntourism

Travel for Good offers grants of up to $5,000 for eligible individuals wanting to do voluntourism.

1. Lions International
   Greenpeace
2. Earthwatch

Earthwatch came up with the idea, offering tourists the chance to watch, then participate in, research projects, archeological digs, etc.

1. 20 to 30-year-olds
   35 to 45-year-olds
2. any age

There are family packages that offer the opportunity for the entire family to do voluntourism. There is no single age bracket that is most suitable.

1. Pre-pay bills and get travel insurance.
   Prepare a list of medical records and allergies.
2. both of the above

There are a number of things you should do in advance, including those listed here.

1. because his head might have diseases
   because it is culturally unacceptable
2. because you might be arrested

In Thailand, it is culturally unacceptable to touch someone's head. Learning about different cultures is an important part of the preparation for a voluntourism trip.

1. You should buy a sleeping bag for your trip.
   You shouldn't do voluntourism if you are shy.
2. You should read up about group dynamics.

Voluntourism.org recommends reading up about group dynamics, since you'll be participating as part of a group.

1. Expect to see different living conditions from what you're used to, including poverty, disease, etc.
   Discuss your upcoming trip with your therapist.
2. Take meditation and yoga classes.

While meditation, yoga and speaking to your therapist might help, it is important to know -- and internalize -- what to expect. You will no doubt see a society with very different living conditions from the one you're coming from.

1. Yes, usually.
   No, this goes against the purpose of it all.
2. Yes, on rare occasions if you ask for this in advance.

Usually, a voluntourism trip will include time for yourself to sightsee either before the volunteer work begins, afterward or even during part of each day.

1. Voluntourists have ulterior motives.
   Voluntourism wastes money.
2. Voluntourists are often untrained or unskilled and don't make a significant contribution.

Critics say that voluntourists are often untrained or unskilled and therefore don't make a significant enough contribution to the cause.

1. According to proponents, yes.
   According to critics, yes.
2. According to critics, no.

Yes, say the critics. Sending people to do the work for others in a foreign country insinuates that locals can't do the job themselves.

1. costly
   unregulated
2. unpopular

Voluntourism is currently unregulated. This means that certain things can go awry because organizers are motivated by business considerations, not altruism.

1. Where can I buy new luggage?
   What are your business hours?
2. What support and training do you provide?

You should ask about support and training. Also ask for a job description, their policies on ecotourism, and similarly important matters.

1. because the cultural gap is too great
   so that the locals won't feel exploited or indebted to the volunteers
2. in order not to show up the contrast between the rich and the poor

They do this to avoid the locals feeling exploited or indebted to the volunteers.

1. that the Indian government diverted redevelopment money in order to boost tourism
   that no one was sent to help them
2. that too many people came with not enough work to be done

Kerala locals claim that the government diverted redevelopment money to boost tourism by beautifying unaffected areas.