Core values of the International Greeters Association

All Members share the following Core Values:

• Volunteering locals
  Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city/destination
• Small groups up to six persons
  Greeters welcome individuals and may serve small groups of up to six people
• Free of charge
  Meeting a Greeter is free of charge
• No discrimination
  All visitors and volunteers are welcome without any kind of discrimination.
• Sustainable tourism
  Greeters support sustainable tourism. They respect natural and man-made environments, bringing both cultural and economic enrichment to local communities. Greeters aim for a lasting positive image of each destination.
• Cultural exchange
  Greeter organizations create a mutually enriching opportunity for cultural exchange; create links between people in creating a better world.