Guy Sebastian Rocks Volunteer Tourism Initiative

Guy Sebastian Rocks Volunteer Tourism Initiative

Tasmanian travel agency, The Travel Studio, is turning heads again with a giant announcement that Guy Sebastian will be the new face of their successful Volunteer Holidays program.

The Travelscene Corporate Member agency officially launched the program in February this year with the aim of giving people easier access to volunteering holidays around the world.

And, according to The Travel Studio Owner and founder of the initiative, Lee-Anne Levett, Guy Sebastian's endorsement shows the Volunteer Holidays program is -full steam ahead!'

'There is a hugely growing trend in the number of people looking for something more in their travels, and our Volunteer Holidays program allows people who want a personally enriching experience to get out there and make a difference to other peoples' lives.

'Having such a positive role model as Guy Sebastian on board is a serious boost to the program, and shows we are really getting our voice out there for alternative travel holidays", Ms Levett said.

Under the Volunteer Holiday scheme, participants travel in organised groups to a town or village in a nominated area, where they can get involved in the day-to-day lives of the community and take part in a range of volunteer activities.

Participants have the choice of staying in accommodation standards of their choice, or experience the more traditional local village/town accommodation.

'A volunteer holiday is a life changing experience and our program is designed to make it as easy as possible for individuals, families and groups enjoy the benefits of a tailored escorted package", Ms Levett said.

In just one year The Travel Studio has sent 3 volunteer groups to Vietnam and Vanuatu, contributing over $12,000 in financial support through fundraising around these trips. They have also sent another 5 groups to Timor over the year, where volunteers built 12 homes for local residents.

And it doesn't stop there. In 2011, the Travelscene Corporate Member is coordinating another group travelling to Mount Kilimanjaro in January.

They are also about to embark on a Corporate Team Building Program which will give companies the opportunity to be involved in building projects whilst participating in strategic team building workshops.

For more information, please visit www.volunteerholiday.com.au