Looking for a team-building or CSR initiative that creates real shared value? With Travel to Share, participants are both immersive travellers—enjoying culture, food, treks and village hospitality—and impact supporters who co-fund and co-deliver upgrades the community has chosen.
At a glance
What: Hosted 3–5 day offsites in certified Community-Based Tourism (CBT) villages in Việt Nam, blending leadership, culture and hands-on CSR.
How it creates value: One program, two budgets —HR/L&D (team development) + CSR/ESG (matched contribution to a village-managed Village Fund).
Why trust it: Proven with corporates and universities; tiered village certification; DFAT-aligned safeguarding; insured operations; transparent financials. *Dedicated ‘Assurance for Australian Partners’: DFAT-aligned safeguarding, insured operations, and compliance with NGO accreditation standards.*
Who it’s for: *Particularly relevant for Australian corporates seeking ESG impact and universities looking for credit-bearing field learning programs.*
- Corporate teams (HR, L&D, CSR/ESG)
- Member associations & professional firms
- Government agencies.
Why AOP & Action on CBT
- AOP: Australian NGO (est. 1968), 30+ years in Việt Nam; national honours; DGR status.
- Action on CBT: Social enterprise turning villages into inclusive, market-ready destinations with governance boards, service groups and a transparent Village Fund.
The product (what you get)
- Hosted field program (3/4/5 days) in a certified CBT village.
- Immersive experiences: guided walks, local cuisine, craft/cooking workshops, cultural evenings.
- Co-designed micro-projects you help deliver (e.g., community hall refresh, solar lighting, school handwashing stations, trail
- signage, gardens).
- Impact Report within 30 days: verified $ to Village Fund; project delivered; # staff/students engaged; % women/youth in paid roles
(Optional: 7-day Snapshot with provisional figures and 3–5 photos for quick internal comms.)
Your team’s dual role
- As Travellers: enjoy quality, hosted, culturally rich experiences—safe, respectful and genuinely memorable.
- As Supporters: contribute time, skills and matched CSR that grow the Village Fund and Social Enterprise and lift certification from Entry → Certified → Certified+.
Dual impact (why it works)
Community outcomes
- New/expanded income streams for women & youth; Village Fund growth for local priorities (facilities, schools, environment).
- Better service quality, safety and governance through certification.
Institution outcomes
- Stronger teamwork, leadership and inclusion in real-world settings (not classrooms).
- Evidence-backed ESG storytelling; repeatable partnership to see growth year-on-year.
Program formats (template itineraries)
(Final design co-created to match your dates, size, comfort and goals.)
- TTS-3: Sprint & Deliver (3 days): Day 1 transfer & co-design • Day 2 supervised build + culture exchange •Day 3 finish & hand-over; return.
- TTS-4: Build, Celebrate, Reflect (4 days): Orientation • two build days + gala/hand-over ceremony • light trek/boat + debrief; return.
- TTS-5: Leadership & Legacy (5 days): Context • build + Leadership Lab • build + Skills for Good • certification uplift & celebration • impact roadmap; return.
Budgeting & value
- Co-designed around timing, group size, accommodation and CSR focus.
- One invoice; two cost centres (HR/L&D + CSR match to Village Fund).
- Typical inclusions: design & facilitation; village services; accommodation & meals; risk/safeguarding; ground transport; Impact Note.
- Optional add-ons: operator allotments (peak dates), independent verification, custom photo/film pack. (International flights excluded; GST as applicable.)
- Risk, standards & compliance
DFAT-aligned safeguarding • risk & medical briefing • insured operations • grievance channel • certification audits • escrowed payments • public Village Fund ledger
Be part of change. Give, connect, and grow together. Email us at sales@actiononcbt.com.
