ABSTRACT

Drawing upon research from six volunteer projects in Cambodia, this paper explores the volunteer host community as a ‘space’ that has its own rules and normalized ways of behaving that influences the assistance prospective beneficiaries receive. Underpinned by Bourdieu’s theory of field’s, qualitative interviews and participant observation is conducted with both volunteers and hosts. This paper concludes that volunteer project rules are not homogeneous and that normalized ways of behaving can lead to unregulated and unsustainable practice but also integrated and productive outcomes. This suggests a more regulative and structured approach to volunteer tourism led by media and volunteers themselves may enhance the sustainable foundation of the sector.

摘要

本文借鉴柬埔寨六个志愿者项目的研究，将志愿者收容社区视为一个“空间”，它有自己的规则和规范的行为方式，影响潜在受益人获得的援助。以布迪厄的场论为基础，对志愿者和主持人进行定性访谈和参与观察。本文的结论是，志愿者项目规则不是同质的，规范化的行为方式可能导致不受监管和不可持续的实践，但也会导致综合和富有成效的结果。这表明，以媒体和志愿者本身为主导的志愿旅游更加规范和结构化的方法可能会增强该行业的可持续基础。