Do Good Bus helps people be "voluntourists" in their own city

Voluntouring – helping out with local communities while on vacation – is a growing sector of the tourism industry. Lots of programs for travelers are now available, including Ritz-Carlton's Giveback Getaways program and Crystal Cruises' "You Care, We Care" program. But it's not always as easy to get involved for just a day or two in your own city as it is when you are traveling. Based i Los Angeles, the Do Good Bus aims to facilitate helpfulness by taking the public on days out to help individuals and families in need in a nearby neighborhood. The destination and purpose of their once monthly community rides is kept secret until the day of departure and might entail issues related to disaster relief, homelessness, helping kids, or somehow helping neighbors. Saturday morning rides typically last about four hours, include lunch, and cost $25, a portion of which benefits the day's cause. Helping people in need, especially in an interesting way that builds connections, is growing in popularity. Expect to see more enterprises like the Do Good Bus that makes these kinds of activities happen.