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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.

There is a moment that nearly every volunteer traveler describes “usually within the first day or two of arriving. It happens when the novelty of a new country gives way to something deeper: a sense of genuine connection, of purpose, of mattering. It is the moment a volunteer vacation stops feeling like a trip and starts feeling like a turning point.

That moment is exactly what Globe Aware has been building toward for more than two decades.

What if your next vacation left the world — and you — genuinely better off? That’s not a slogan. For the thousands of travelers who have joined a Globe Aware volunteer vacation since 2000, it’s simply what happened.

Cultural Connection & Impact: Globe Aware’s Kimberly Haley-Coleman on Transformative Volunteer Travel (Part 2)

In the second half of this special two-part series, the Culture Encounters Podcast welcomes back Kimberly Haley-Coleman, the visionary Executive Director of the nonprofit organization Globe Aware. Host Chad dives deeper into Kimberly’s personal journey, uncovering the pivotal life experiences that inspired her to dedicate her career to international service. By sharing her story, Kimberly offers a rare look at the passion and persistence required to lead a global movement focused on genuine human connection and cultural immersion.

Volunteer to Teach Around the World: Make a Global Impact Through Education

Volunteering to teach abroad is one of the most impactful ways to combine travel with meaningful service. Through programs like Globe Aware, volunteers can support education initiatives in communities around the world while experiencing new cultures firsthand. These short-term volunteer vacations make it possible to contribute to global education without requiring prior teaching experience or long-term commitments.

Cambodia Volunteer Vacation: Travel With Purpose in Southeast Asia

Cambodia is a country shaped by resilience, deep-rooted traditions, and striking beauty. From the awe-inspiring temples of Angkor Wat to the everyday rhythms of life in and around Siem Reap, it offers travelers far more than a checklist of sights.