Volunteer your way around the world: John Marshall at TEDxDirigo

[@packleader1215]

Finally! Someone who won't lie to us: "You won't change the world, but the world will definitely change you."

[@thinlet1]

Caught your talk at the right time, we are in the process of selling all our stuff and going on an indefinite trip. As a Tibetan, I am grateful for your help in Ladakh

[@thinlet1]

We are going to India first, I have family there. After we plan on SE asia and then onto wherever the wind takes us-avoiding tourist areas. We are going to live off the investments we make with the sale of our house which we build here near Seattle. Wife and I have 2 kids 8 and 10-we want to experience world travel and educate them along the way. The world will change us too-for the better. We will volunteer for sure. Thank you for the inspiration, hopefully we'll cross paths. Tashi Delek.

[@skillinwoodard]

This is ingenious, inspiring, big hearted and just plain fun. What a great adventure and gift to yourselves, your children and to the folks you touched along the way.

[@jasnificent8655]

I’m

[@AlexTheberge]

Sound advice John! ( @cowlimp ) "You will not change the world ... but the world will definitely change you." This most certainly must have been invaluable experience for your kids. Excellent talk!!

[@synewparadigm]

I wish someone would create an organization that takes kids to this type of trips. It would help kids with low self esteem. .

[@whistlerose47]

John congratulations this IS wonderful!!!

[@AvitR1]

Beautiful presentation of a beautiful idea!

[@cliftonshipway]

Nice work John, good encouragement for everyone out there. :)

[@cowlimp]

Great to hear from you. Where are you going? For how long? You and your family? It was a powerful experience. Safe travels and enjoy your time. John

[@peacewalk]

Thank you John. I'm happy to find your TedX talk online. Great presentation.

[@cowlimp]

I will expect a similar adventure when Henry is a little older. You guys would love it.

[@jbaby007]

Doing this in 2 weeks.

[@synewparadigm]

Beautiful! thank you for sharing.

[@jakiyabrown2778]

Thank you!! This was great.

[@actsnubs11]

Well done John. Something great to share and e

[@DrChefColin]

Great job John!

[@actsnubs11]

****and encourage

[@Andreea-ew6nm]

The problem is when you can't find someone to do all these things with :(

[@phoenixwiseman4018]

Internet withdrawals

[@phoenixwiseman4018]

😂😂

[@liamchiang89]

Ugh. Promoting voluntourism.