He's been successful, and three years later he says, "For 2012, we're focused on improving the Roadmonkey experience on the adventure side as well as the volunteer project side, and on expanding our expeditions to North America and to families and active seniors. We believe every one of us has a kickass explorer inside us that wants to make the world a little bit better. Our goal is to give more people who also believe that an opportunity to make it happen."
The trips are designed to shows adventurous travelers parts of the world that may not be often visited, often partly by foot, in a kayak, on a bike or by horseback. For example, one trip to Nicaragua includes hiking twin volcanoes and building a school. On another trip, travelers will summit Mt. Killimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, then travel to the semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar, off Tanzania's Indian Ocean coast, to build an organic poultry farm for a local community.
What is Roadmonkey's Adventure Philanthropy?
Roadmonkey is a for-profit organization but one with a clearly defined social mission. On every expedition, Roadmonkey partners with a local non-profit organization to ensure the chosen volunteer projects "are meaningful and sustainable to a local community in need."Before going on one of Roadmonkey's expedition, each traveler must raise $500 in tax-deductible contributions through their own social networks. The money is used to help fund the volunteer project they'll be involved in during the trip.
Learn More About Roadmonkey
"Our home-grown definition: [rohd-muhnkee] n., a curious individual who seeks the unknown often, breaks rules if necessary, tests limits whenever possible and works hard to improve the lives of people in need." says von Zielbauer.If you fit this definition of a "roadmonkey," these trips are for you. To learn more, visit the Roadmonkey Web site, look at the videos and read stories from travelers who have joined Roadmonkey's expeditions.
