We recently received a thought provoking guest article on whether volunteering in local communities is a force for good. Whilst the intentions of the voluntourist are undoubtedly good, the effects on the local community may not be so obvious at first. 

This article looks at whether volunteers become a financial transaction, whether the transient nature of voluntourists really benefits communities and projects in the long term, and if larger numbers of visitors have an overall negative impact on the area.

We think it's an interesting piece, and would welcome your comments.

Click here for the full article: Volunteering in Local Communities, a Force for Good?