The Global Greeter Network is an informal virtual association of Greeter programs around the world.

 

Greeters

Greeters are volunteers that love their city so much they volunteer to show their city to visitors. Not as a guide, but more like a newly met friend! Greeters will show special places that mean something in their lives. They would also show things visitors specifically ask for such as parks, shopping, architecture or a less wellknown neighborhood.
Greeters are not professional guides, that is why Greeters (for example) do not enter a museum with their guest(s), that is up to the professionals.

 

Sustainability

Sustainability is a key word for the Greeter concept. During Greets the environmental values are well respected, as is the socio-cultural authenticity of each community. Showing visitors places of the beaten path supports socio-economic developments in each destination.

Interested?

If you are interested in starting your own Greeter program (and want tot put time and effort into the concept), and if you want to join the Global Greeter Network, feel free to contact us. You will receive information about our core values and some "does and don't's".