Arete Podcast #33: Volunteer Vacations with Kimberly Haley-Coleman from Globe Aware

About this episode

In this episode, Jake interviews Kimberly Haley-Coleman about the impact of volunteer vacations and community-led service projects.

🤳 - Join the conversation on TikTok: https://tiktok.pxf.io/K09NLn 🌏 - Check out Globe Aware: https://www.globeaware.org/ More from Globe Aware:YouTube: ‪@GlobeAware‬ Facebook: / globeaware X: https://x.com/GlobeAware Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globeaware/... 🌐 - What if your next vacation changed a community and changed you? In this episode, Jake sits down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder/CEO of Globe Aware, to unpack the reality of short-term, no-politics/no-proselytizing volunteer vacations—one-week service projects designed to build cultural awareness, gratitude, and real-world impact.What you’ll learn:*How one-week service trips can be ethical, safe, and sustainable*Why projects are community-led (not “voluntourism” done to people)*The mindset shift: from consumer travel to service adventure*Real projects: concrete floors in Guatemala, wheelchairs in Cambodia, homes in Kenya, community builds in Costa Rica & South Africa*Family-friendly service, safety standards, accommodations, and costs*How cultural immersion builds empathy you bring home to your own neighborhoodIf this inspired you, like, comment, and subscribe. Share this with a friend who’s been…

People in this episode

Host: Jake

Guest: Kimberly Haley-Coleman

Topics covered

• volunteer vacations
• cultural awareness
• service projects
• ethical travel
• community impact
• family-friendly travel

Keywords

• volunteer vacation
• service adventure
• cultural immersion
• sustainable travel
• ethical travel
• family travel
• community builds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Globe Aware

Places: Guatemala, Cambodia, Kenya, Costa Rica, South Africa

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