Our Positive Impact – Remote Year
It’s not just about seeing the world — it’s about making the world better together. We understand the power travel has in making positive change, and we are driven by a vision of a prosperous future for our planet and its people. We believe that all human beings should enjoy fulfilling lives and seek to ensure that our economic, social, and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature. As part of creating compassionate communities, we are committed to giving back to the places we visit and the local communities we encounter. We do this each month by facilitating participation in local initiatives and partnerships tailored to the unique needs of each destination.
500
Global positive impact projects in over 40 countries
1000+
Hours volunteered in the local communities we visit
$220,000+
Raised in funds for countless organizations around the world
Voices from the Remote Year Community
The top reason I chose to travel with Remote Year were the impact opportunities built into the program
Other than community, the top reason I chose to travel with Remote Year were the impact opportunities built into the program. I loved the idea of being able to contribute while learning from a community, and I wanted to volunteer abroad in a smart and realistic way. Many of the Remote Year positive impact projects touched different interests within our group, so everyone was able to engage.
Heidi L, 12-month Journey
The value that a program participants can have on a community they visit is enormous
The value that a talented group of Remote Year program participants can have on a community they visit is enormous. I believe identifying and utilizing individual skill sets to help with local initiatives can have a fundamental impact on the lives of those in the community. Groups can create projects leveraging their areas of expertise and partner with established charities to have long-lasting impacts and legacies in communities.
12-month Trip Traveler
The top reason I chose to travel with Remote Year were the impact opportunities built into the program
Other than community, the top reason I chose to travel with Remote Year were the impact opportunities built into the program. I loved the idea of being able to contribute while learning from a community, and I wanted to volunteer abroad in a smart and realistic way. Many of the Remote Year positive impact projects touched different interests within our group, so everyone was able to engage.
Heidi L, 12-month Journey
The value that a program participants can have on a community they visit is enormous
The value that a talented group of Remote Year program participants can have on a community they visit is enormous. I believe identifying and utilizing individual skill sets to help with local initiatives can have a fundamental impact on the lives of those in the community. Groups can create projects leveraging their areas of expertise and partner with established charities to have long-lasting impacts and legacies in communities.
12-month Trip Traveler
The top reason I chose to travel with Remote Year were the impact opportunities built into the program
Other than community, the top reason I chose to travel with Remote Year were the impact opportunities built into the program. I loved the idea of being able to contribute while learning from a community, and I wanted to volunteer abroad in a smart and realistic way. Many of the Remote Year positive impact projects touched different interests within our group, so everyone was able to engage.
Heidi L, 12-month Journey
Casa Frida
Create a safe future for the Mexico City LGBTQ+ community. Participate in a drag event providing support, shelter, and more to residents.
Flamenco for a Cause
Learn traditional Flamenco with a professional dancer in Valencia while raising money to support education and housing for local children.
Build a House
Bring hope and change to local communities in Peru. With this experience, you will transform lives by building homes for those in need.
Casa Frida
Create a safe future for the Mexico City LGBTQ+ community. Participate in a drag event providing support, shelter, and more to residents.
Flamenco for a Cause
Learn traditional Flamenco with a professional dancer in Valencia while raising money to support education and housing for local children.
Build a House
Bring hope and change to local communities in Peru. With this experience, you will transform lives by building homes for those in need.
Casa Frida
Create a safe future for the Mexico City LGBTQ+ community. Participate in a drag event providing support, shelter, and more to residents.
Flamenco for a Cause
Learn traditional Flamenco with a professional dancer in Valencia while raising money to support education and housing for local children.
Together our dynamic teams will lead In the Black, a first-of-its-kind 8-week program aimed to support Black and minority entrepreneurs in the travel and hospitality industries. The first cohort will bring 15-20 US-based startup founders to South Africa later this year where they will meet up with local South African entrepreneurs in Cape Town and Johannesburg for a truly international collaboration. Participants will be afforded the opportunity to immerse themselves in a diverse community while receiving the proper tools, weekly training and hands-on mentorship to propel their businesses forward.
Applications for the program are now open and will close in May.
Visit our blog for more information on this exciting new program!
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