Roadmonkey is a social business that offers what they call "adventure philanthropy." What makes the company distinct is that part of your trip could be tax deductible. Yes, that's right. "Our volunteer projects are like flashmobs for good: In 1 to 3 days, after your adventure challenge, you & your team members build a sustainable improvement to the health, education, environment or economy of a local community in need," the team explains on its website. Destinations of the trips include Nicaragua, India, Vietnam, Peru, Tanzania and Montana. The trips and destinations vary by month.
Roadmonkey has been featured on a variety of media outlets including National Geographic Traveler, the Huffington Post, the Oprah Magazine, CNN and ABC.
Contact Information
Roadmonkey website
Roadmonkey on Facebook
CEO Paul Von Zielbauer on Twitter
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Adventure Philanthropy
- Opportunity for companies to offer unique travel experiences that combine adventure and philanthropic activities, potentially making them tax deductible.
- Flashmobs for Good
- Creating short-term volunteer projects that allow individuals and teams to make a sustainable impact on local communities in need, potentially offering tax benefits for participants.
- Global Volunteering
- Growing trend of individuals seeking meaningful travel experiences by participating in volunteer projects abroad, with the potential for tax deductions.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Travel and Tourism
- Tour operators and travel agencies can tap into the growing demand for adventure philanthropy trips that offer unique, impactful experiences with potential tax benefits.
- Social Impact
- Non-profit organizations and social enterprises can explore the concept of flashmob-style volunteer projects that can provide sustainable improvements for local communities, while offering participants tax deductible opportunities.
- Adventure Gear
- Companies that produce outdoor and adventure equipment can capitalize on the rising popularity of global volunteering trips by creating specialized gear and products for adventure philanthropy travelers.
