Heading abroad? Don’t let new tourist traps or clever pickpockets ruin your dream vacation.
The Surprising History of Volunteering
When Did the Term “Volunteer” Start?
Have you ever wondered where the concept of volunteering actually comes from? Today, giving our time to help others feels like a natural part of a compassionate society. But the word itself has a fascinating, centuries-old history, and its original meaning might surprise you.
Globe Aware built on partnership, cultural exchange and community-led impact
TAILS OF HOPE – Season 3, Episode 11
Guest: Kimberly Haley-Coleman
Founder, Globe Aware | Social Entrepreneur | Founder of The Tickle Bar
What if changing the world begins not with saving people—but with learning from them?
What if meaningful service is less about charity and more about connection, dignity, and mutual respect?
How Volunteer Vacations Create Lasting Global Impact
May 31, 2026 – The Good Service Podcast: Serving the World One Week at a Time
In this episode of The Good Service Podcast, we sit down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, the dynamic founder of Globe Aware, a nonprofit that’s transforming the world of international service through “voluntourism” volunteer tourism. Kimberly shares the inspiring journey that led her from corporate executive to social impact entrepreneur, building a platform where travelers can immerse themselves in service projects around the globe while gaining life-changing perspectives.
Ethical Volunteering and Human Resilience
Redefining Global Service: Ethical Volunteering and Human Resilience
In a world that often feels increasingly fragmented, the human capacity for empathy remains our greatest strength. On the latest episode of Humanism Now, the discussion highlighted a profound truth about our species: it is truly amazing how enduring humans can be with their willingness to look for good. To explore this capacity for compassionate change, the podcast welcomed Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and executive director of Globe Aware, a nonprofit building ethical, community-led volunteer service programs across more than 25 countries.
Volunteer Travel: Impactful Adventures That Change Lives
Travel with Purpose: Volunteer Travel & Impactful Adventures with Kimberly Haley-Coleman – The Travel Brats
What if your next vacation could change your perspective and someone else’s life?
In this episode of The Travel Brats Podcast, Sofia and Natalie sit down with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, to explore what it really means to travel with purpose.
With over 25 years of experience leading short-term volunteer adventures in more than 25 countries, Kimberly has helped thousands of travelers turn meaningful impact into a core part of their journey. Her work has been featured on CNN, The Today Show, and The New York Times, and this conversation shows exactly why.
How International Volunteer Programs Move Beyond Traditional Tourism | Globe Aware
The Outdoorsy Educator – Where Travel, Education & Adventure Meet
In this episode of The Outdoorsy Educator, host Alasdair Green speaks with Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder of Globe Aware, about the powerful intersection of travel, education, cultural immersion, and meaningful human connection. The conversation explores how thoughtfully designed international volunteer programs can move beyond traditional tourism to create transformative experiences that foster empathy, global citizenship, cultural humility, and personal growth.
Lessons From Volunteering: How Cultural Immersion Inspires Personal Growth | Globe Aware
What happens when volunteering becomes more than just service, when it becomes a total transformation?
In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the powerful lessons that emerge through cultural immersion and meaningful volunteer engagement. Far from just “helping out,” international volunteering is an opportunity to navigate unfamiliar environments and build authentic, lasting relationships across borders.
Give Back & Foster Business for World Good | Ethical Volunteer Travel | Globe Aware
May 12, 2026 – Sages of Industry-Give Back & Foster Business for World Good
The episode explores how thoughtfully designed short-term international service and ethical volunteer travel can offer a meaningful alternative to ordinary tourism. The conversation focuses on the growth of short-term volunteer travel, why many adults and families are seeking more purposeful travel experiences, and how culturally immersive service programs can create perspective shifts, human connection, and experiential learning. A major theme is the importance of ethical program design — including community-led projects, working alongside local communities as equals, and avoiding more superficial forms of voluntourism. The discussion also examines why these experiences resonate not only with students, but increasingly with families, companies, and multigenerational groups looking for deeper engagement, cross-cultural understanding, and shared experiences with lasting impact.
Why Service Vacations Are Redefining Meaningful Tourism
Why Service Vacations Are Redefining Meaningful Tourism
With CEO Kimberly Haley-Coleman
The Shift from Traditional Tourism to Purpose-Driven Travel
Service vacations are rapidly transforming the global travel landscape, shifting tourism away from passive sightseeing toward purpose-driven experiences that create real impact. Today’s travelers are seeking deeper connections, cultural immersion, and opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the communities they visit—making meaningful tourism the new standard.
