Adventure & Impact: Travel & Social Change

People interested in combining travel with social good including those with and without travel experience those interested in volunteering and those curious about budget travel.

Schedule: The event will take place over 7 days with daily sessions lasting 3 hours each.

Daily Breakdown:

Day 1: Welcome & Setting the Stage (3 Hours)

• Introductions & Icebreakers (30 mins): Fun activities to break the ice and build connections among participants.
• Keynote Address (1 hour): An experienced traveler who merges travel with social work will outline different ways to achieve this and the benefits it brings. Q&A to follow.
• Networking Reception (1 hour): Mingle with fellow participants and build connections in a casual setting. (Consider offering beverages or light snacks if feasible but not mandatory)

Day 2: Volunteering & Giving Back (3 Hours)

• Panel Discussion (1 hour): Representatives from local NGOs in Ahmedabad will discuss volunteer opportunities types of social work needed and how to get involved.
• Workshop (1 hour): Identify travel destinations with strong social impact projects through an interactive session.
• Networking (1 hour): Connect with local volunteers and social change organizations at a dedicated networking event.

Day 3: Travel Hacks & Budget Adventures (3 Hours)

• Interactive Session (1 hour): Learn how to save money on flights accommodation transportation and food while traveling from a budget travel expert.
• Participant Sharing (1 hour): Get inspired by fellow participants as they share their own travel hacks and tips.
• Group Activity (1 hour): Work together to plan a hypothetical budget travel itinerary to a destination with social impact opportunities.

Day 4: Stories from the Road (3 Hours)

• Speaker Series (2 hours): Hear inspiring stories from experienced travelers who combine travel with social work. Each talk (30 mins) will be followed by a short Q&A.
• Documentary Screening (1 hour): Watch a documentary highlighting travel and social change initiatives.

Day 5: Skills for Impactful Travel (3 Hours)

• Workshop (1.5 hours): Learn responsible travel practices to minimize negative environmental and cultural impacts.
• Workshop (1.5 hours): Develop essential skills for volunteering abroad such as language learning cultural sensitivity and project management.

Day 6: Building Your Travel & Social Impact Project (3 Hours)

• Brainstorming Session (1.5 hours): Facilitate a brainstorming session to help participants develop ideas for their own travel and social impact projects.
• Group Presentations (1.5 hours): Participants present their project ideas and receive constructive feedback from the group.

Day 7: Wrap-up & Next Steps (3 Hours)

• Roundtable Discussion (1 hour): Participants share their key takeaways and action plans for future travel and social impact endeavors.
• Closing Ceremony & Farewell (2 hours): Celebrate the week's learnings and enjoy a final opportunity to connect with fellow participants.

Space for Speakers Available!

Passionate about travel and social impact? If you'd like to share your story or expertise as a speaker during the event registration will be available upon arrival at the venue.

More details about the event schedule speakers and venue will be shared via email upon registration.

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