STA Travel’s 2014 program promotes global harmony
STA Travel is doing its bit to promote cultural, religious and spiritual harmony in its expanded 2014 program.
The world’s largest student and youth travel company has added new volunteering experiences and a dedicated working abroad section to its 2014 program.
STA says overseas volunteer and work trips are among the fastest growing sectors, with bookings at almost double last year’s levels.
Demand is particularly strong among STA’s U.S. and UK clients.
New projects in STA’s Volunteer, Work & Learn program include a 14-day Meaningful Cambodia Experience, which combines exploring the cultural and religious side of the country, such as exploring the temples of Angkor Wat, with helping under-privileged children at a project in Phnom Penh.
Another option is teaching sports in Latin America, where volunteers assist coaches with sports training for under-privileged children.
STA Travel marketing director Laurence Bresh, said: "We are really pleased with our Volunteer, Work and Learn program, which we introduced in response to demand from young people who say they are looking to do something meaningful when they travel, and really get involved in doing something constructive in local communities.
"Young people have been telling us they are keen to connect with others from different walks of life and to widen their horizons.
"The world is getting smaller and, with this program, we are doing our bit to promote understanding of other cultures, ways of life and religions."
There are also wildlife projects, including tiger conservations in Malaysia and penguin rescue in South Africa, as well as language courses combined with home stay accommodation.
More information is available on STA’s U.S. website.
Lisa
Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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