# What is Voluntourism? Combining Volunteering, Tourism, and Philanthropy for Affluent Families

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Podcast: [My Latin Life Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/my-latin-life-podcast-5357768)
Published: 2026-01-15T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Christopher Hill is the founder and driving force behind Hands Up Holidays, a pioneering luxury travel company that specializes in "voluntourism"—high-end vacations blending sightseeing, adventure, and hands-on philanthropy. Launched in the early 2000s, the company caters primarily to affluent families, couples, and groups seeking transformative experiences that foster family bonding while making a tangible impact on local communities. Hill, a former London-based finance professional, now liv...

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