Every time you go on a trip, you take a little piece of that place with you when you come back specially after a community service trip or a volunteering tour. You can also leave a little piece of yourself in your destination country as you participate in a service project, an outreach program abroad, or a cross-cultural experience. Put in a few hours of labor in a volunteer cruise at a traditional Ecuadorian hacienda under the shadow of volcanoes; clean up Costa Rica's beaches so that turtles can swim freely; help restore humble homes in the Sacred Valley of Peru; spread the word about hygiene and nutrition in rural communities, and work with international organizations trying to protect the fragile ecosystems for generations to come. Broaden your horizons on your next vacation and make a difference in the local community you visit! Let us know when you're ready to start planning your volunteer experience!