People and Places offers a very different concept in volunteering opportunites abroad. people and places www.travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk has evolved from the recognition that many volunteer recruitment organisations are out of step with the needs of local communities and volunteers. Ours is a truly different approach – to specifically match volunteers and projects. Our starting point for every project is the local community – their needs and those of the project are paramount. Only with a comprehensive understanding and respect for the community and the project will we match volunteers to placements. We are committed to ensuring that as much as possible of the volunteer’s hard earned money reaches the host country, as well as being used for the benefit of local well being and knowledge. We are committed to ensuring that volunteer placements are as rewarding as possible – both for the community and the volunteer.. people and places is not run for the benefit of shareholders. Any annual profit remaining after all justifiable operating costs is paid covenanted to the Charity Travaid. This commitment is clearly stated in our shareholders agreement. We ensure – that the vast majority of the volunteer funds benefits the local economy a good match of projects and volunteers a challenging, rewarding and safe experience for volunteers and communities alike