Voluntourism: How to Incorporate Community Service Into Your Meeting

Voluntourism is a meaningful way for people to travel with purpose and give back to communities they visit. In The Palm Beaches, you can seamlessly integrate Between-The-Sessions volunteer opportunities to your meetings and events through our partnerships with local organizations.  With turnkey options available for your attendees to participate in corporate social responsibility projects, your group will leave feeling inspired, and connected to the local community.  Corporate social responsibility projects not only create lasting memories, but they also allow everyone to engage and play with a purpose. Here are some organizations that offer volunteer opportunities and team building experiences.

1. The Arc of Palm Beach County

The Arc of Palm Beach County strives to create a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted. The organization works with people with disabilities—both kids and adults—providing remarkable services, continuing education, rights advocacy, loving care, and family support. They strive to assist all their clients become independent and active members of their family and community.

Volunteer Opportunities: The Arc of Palm Beach County has over 15 programs from early childhood into adulthood, which allows for a vast variety of choices for people looking to make a difference. Their volunteer opportunities can accommodate small and large groups at a variety of different locations and offices.

2. Quantum House

Quantum House provides a home for families while their children are being treated for a critical illness or injury in Palm Beach County.

Volunteer Opportunities: Quantum House’s volunteer opportunities include outdoor activities (such as crafts or family game days) or the Chef For a Day program, which ensures families have access to a meal.