January 31, 2007
Vacation for a Cause

Imaginary scene:  Hip adventure girl hiking in the woods.  She comes upon a magic lamp.  Quicker than she can say Bibbodi Bobbodi Boo, she is face-to-face with her Fairy Godmother.

Hip adventure girl (excitedly):  Wow!  This is my lucky day!  I know the drill!  For my first wish, I would like more adventure in my life. For my second wish, I would like to make the world a better place. And for my third….

Fairy Godmother (interrupting):….Sorry sweetie!  No can do.  Due to recent wish cutbacks imposed by the new administration, I’m afraid I can only grant you one wish.

Given your first two wishes, may I suggest an adventure with Volunteer Adventures.  Sign up for one of their incredible trips and you get to be part of a worthy cause located in some of the most exotic places in the world.

There are over forty different adventures to choose from.  Rescue turtles in Costa Rica.  Be a sports coach in rural India.  Or care for protected lions in Zimbabwe.

Volunteer Adventures will set you up with your lodging, meals and any training.  And many of the projects will hook you up with additional side trips and language training during your time off.

Hip adventure girl:  This sounds awesome! Sign me up!

Fairy Godmother:  Well, there’s still that minor matter of payment…..

Hip adventure girl: …you mean, I have to pay to volunteer?

Fairy Godmother:  Yes dear, remember our cutbacks?  But no need to worry.  Trips are reasonably priced and a portion of your fee is donated to the volunteer organizations.

Hip adventure girl:  Cool beans.  Count me in!

Fairy Godmother:  Well done.  Supporting a worthy cause with your time and wallet.  Dear, you’re the real fairy godmother here.

Volunteer Adventures
P:  1.888.825.3454
www.volunteeradventures.com