Chapter 2: - Center for Responsible Travel
Chapter 2: - Center for Responsible Travel
Chapter 2: - Center for Responsible Travel
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scholarship program <strong>for</strong> local school children. These funds go directly to thestudent, with SCLC retaining a small administrative fee.ooFees- Students pay modest fees <strong>for</strong> their English classes.Grants – the <strong>Center</strong> has received small grants.How Do You Solicit Donations?There are soft appeals <strong>for</strong> donations made to groups and individuals that visit the <strong>Center</strong>. Thereare no solicitations at the Lodge, only in<strong>for</strong>mation about the <strong>Center</strong>.Are Donations Tax Deductible?Yes, donations from U.S. residents are taxdeductible because the <strong>Center</strong> is a nonprofitorganization registered in the U.S.Do <strong>Travel</strong>ers Visit the Project Sites?Only a small percentage of the guests at SelvaVerde Lodge visit the <strong>Center</strong>. All Rural CommunityTourism activities take place in the targetcommunities with whom we are working.Do You Offer Opportunities <strong>for</strong> Voluntourism?Sidewalk built with SCLC support, CostaRica. Credit: Holbrook <strong>Travel</strong>The <strong>Center</strong> offers voluntourism as part of theactivities that generate income <strong>for</strong> the <strong>Center</strong>.Paying volunteers can participate in a re<strong>for</strong>estation ef<strong>for</strong>t and community service projects.What Type of Educational Materials Do You Give to <strong>Travel</strong>ers?Educational materials are shared with Lodge guests in two ways: Each room has a GuestIn<strong>for</strong>mation Sheet which provides in<strong>for</strong>mation about the <strong>Center</strong> and the Lodge has a―Green Corner‖ where there is in<strong>for</strong>mation about the <strong>Center</strong> and invites guests to visit.Does Your Website and/or Company Advertising Promote Philanthropy?To a degree. The Selva Verde Lodge website has in<strong>for</strong>mation about the <strong>Center</strong>.http://www.selvaverde.com/lang/en/sustainability.phpWhat is the Structure to Ensure Accountability?The Board of Directors of the Association in Costa Rica monitors the budget of the <strong>Center</strong>.26