Everything you do on your trip makes a difference – from your efforts and the work you contribute, to being a good example to others. You are an ambassador for your own country. Your efforts will be rewarded.
The experience on this trip will make a difference in you too. The feeling of accomplishment and contributions that you have made, however small in the grand scheme of life, are wonderful and inspiring. Not only does your experience create a genuine desire to do more, but after the trip you will be more appreciative and grateful for everything you have.
Our job is to impeccably coordinate the logistics of your trip. Croatia My Way will create your perfect trip from scratch, combining your interests and desires with our infinite flexibility. People hire Croatia My Way to take advantage of our experience and expertise. Our in-depth and up-to-date knowledge and relationships with the various accommodations and hosts ensures that you will be treated to the best of everything our country has to offer. We are on the road with personal tours all the time. We constantly discover new opportunities, which can then be incorporated into our future itineraries.
Moreover, Croatia My Way has established relationships with reputable and sustainable entities and projects. This saves you hours of research to find a meaningful project site, while ensuring the utmost safety for you while travelling. We take care of your in-country support, provide visa information, extensive pre-trip materials, transfers to/from the airport, accommodations, meals, a volunteer coordinator on-site at all times, and other details you don’t have time to coordinate on your own. We are committed to excellence. We specialize in and have unparalleled expertise with volunteer work in Croatia. This is the secret formula that makes the difference between you being simply a tourist and you being a prepared and informed traveler. Our hosts are experts in their fields, and our staff consists of personable traveling companions who genuinely make it their goal for you to enjoy yourself to the fullest.
After all, if you are already willing to volunteer your time, why should you have to ‘volunteer’ your money as well? While the concept of paying to volunteer may sound counter-intuitive, what you are actually paying for is a comprehensive volunteer service-learning, and a cultural immersion experience.
Participating in community service or volunteer programs is so much more than just an exchange of money for room and board. It is an enriching cross-cultural, service-learning experience for both the participants and hosts. It promotes international understanding and fosters a mutual sense of compassion, consideration and tolerance. Interestingly, volunteerism is much less common in Europe than it is in the US. With your help, our goal is to also raise awareness in Croatia about service work. Our US volunteer groups are excellent examples for the locals. By volunteering, we give and receive, and together we gain invaluable knowledge about other cultures. Isn’t this what our modern, global citizenship should be all about?
Croatia, like the rest of Europe, is very safe for travelers. The infrastructure, health care and law enforcement systems are similar to those in the US. No vaccinations are required, and all of our work sites are located in areas with good and fast connections to major roads and cities. You can even drink tap water! (Croatia has one of the cleanest water systems in Europe).
What would make you unsafe as a volunteer is typically a result of your own actions. Although it is safe to travel around Croatia on your own, during free time our teams always explore in groups of three or more, typically with a chaperone. The most important thing to bear in mind is to follow the same ‘street- smart’ rules you would at home when it comes to safety: like for example, don’t go walking into a dark alley at night. We will ensure that the areas we take you to are safe at all times, but always bear in mind that control of your safety is more in your own hands than in any external forces.
Actually, that’s exactly what we do. The whole idea behind Croatia My Way and our custom tours is to ensure your maximum input for a perfect trip. The more we know about what you want, the better we can help you. Each custom itinerary is individually created for you, to include numerous experiences not normally found when traveling on your own or with packaged tours.
Volunteer work typically brings about new, lasting friendships, both among group members and with the participating local groups and individuals. The bonding you experience while volunteering will surpass any expectations you had of your trip. Participation in this unique tour to assist others who are less fortunate results in friendships and memories that last a lifetime.
We specialize in your wishes, and go above and beyond to identify and meet your specific needs. Expect outstanding scenery, meeting new and interesting people and participation in local attractions and activities. In addition to a fully personalized service, we ensure quality accommodations in a relaxing atmosphere, all hand-picked and tested over the years: chosen for their people, service, quality, character and location.
The itinerary provided on our website is only a general framework we use to incorporate your wishes into the trip. It gives you a rough idea of the ratio of service work, sight-seeing and other activities in a day.
We specialize exclusively in custom, volunteer-based tours to Croatia, and we do it exceptionally well. We believe that the best quality and personalized service come not from offering a wide range of services easily found elsewhere, but precisely from specializing in one particular market.
Unpredictable events are, well, unpredictable. This is why we strongly encourage contracting travel insurance before you leave your home. In the event that something happens which we can not control, we have contingency plans in place, and will do everything possible to assist you.
Prior to departure, and aside from your travel information, you will be provided with a comprehensive list of contacts that you may wish to leave behind with family and friends in the event someone needs to reach you while you are traveling.
Airfare varies on a tour-by-tour basis. Some tours do offer air-inclusive packages, but typically airfare is not included in the tour cost. However, we can recommend tour operators to assist you in arranging your flights, or can build the airfare into the cost should you desire this service.