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Volunteerism or Tourism? Teaching English in Developing Countries
Pinkavová, Zuzana ; Rynda, Ivan (advisor) ; Šremer, Pavel (referee)
This diploma thesis addresses the phenomenon of volunteerism in the form of teaching English in the so-called developing countries. The focus is especially on its direct form, without the mediation of any third party, where people from the Global North arrange their volunteer stays directly with the people from the Global South whom they then visit and teach English as volunteers. The main objective of this thesis is to determine whether this form of volunteerism is beneficial and if so then who benefits from it to what extent and in what way. My research provides a critical analysis of this phenomenon through a review of literature concerned with the broader context of this topic and qualitative research which consists of two parts. First, I have conducted field research in Ecuador where I have taught English as a volunteer in a local school. Then I have conducted semi-structured interviews with volunteers from the Global North who had participated in similar volunteer stays in the Global South. Through this research, I have come to the conclusion that the described form of volunteerism can be very beneficial for all its participants if it is well established. However, its main benefit lies not in the improvement of the level of local English but in its potential of supporting intercultural...
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Reflection of a new form of short-term volunteering "voluntourism" from the perspective of Czech participating volunteers and expert criticism
Kašparová, Veronika ; Pospíšilová, Tereza (advisor) ; Deverová, Lenka (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with short-term volunteering called volunteer tourism (VT) or also known as "voluntourism". This type of volunteering has gained its popularity but has also been criticized by experts on volunteering. The aim of this work is to introduce the issue of VT to examine critical views from the side of experts to analyze the perception of VT by Czech volunteers who have completed the VT project and compare these reflections with expert criticism. The theoretical part is focused on the introduction of VT and analysis of scientific texts, dealing with criticism of VT. The empirical part is focused on the statements of volunteers themselves and their subsequent comparison with professional criticism. In conclusion of the diploma thesis there is a summary of research results and discussion of the differences in the reflection of two levels of participants. Keywords: volunteering, volunteer tourism, short-term volunteering, voluntourism.
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Alternative forms and new trends in tourism (focusing on volunteer tourism)
Kubátová, Michaela ; Abrhám, Josef (advisor) ; Kalábová, Markéta (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with new trend a new forms of tourism, with focus on volunteer tourism. The aim of the thesis is summarize development of this form of tourism, mapping of opportunities for engaging in volunteer tourism and, above all, analyzing the participants and potencial participants of this form of travel. The theoretical part deals with the description of new trends and new forms of tourism and subsequently with the definition of volunteering. The practical part of the thesis describes the possibilities of engaging in volunteer tourism and analyzes the participant and the potential participant of this form of tourism.
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Offer of outgoing volunteer tourism in the Czech Republic
Bryndová, Karolína ; Valentová, Jana (advisor) ; Dragula, Ladislav (referee)
Bachelor thesis describes outgoing volunteer tourism in the Czech Republic through volunteer organizations that offer projects mainly for young people as a meaning leisure activity, but also organizations that are involved in rescue operations during various natural disasters and other emergencies. It then also describes types of projects as well as positive and negative impacts, benefits, and problems of international volunteering. Final survey identifies a profile of participants of these projects and on its basis the future development of volunteer tourism is estimated.
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Voluntary service as a motivation for participation in tourism
Přibylová, Adéla ; Jarolímková, Liběna (advisor) ; Mlejnková, Lena (referee)
The bachelor thesis desribes voluntourism in terms of its historical development in the world as well as in the Czech Republic and analyses its contribution, risks and potential. It focuses on the European Union's program Youth in Action, particularly on projects of the European voluntary service. The profile of a typical volunteer coming to the Czech Republic to do his European voluntary service was created following the results of the survey and also his motivation was closely examined. The relevant results are presented by graphs.
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