Our volunteers have amazing adventures while supporting the ethics of sustainability, stewardship, conservation, and cultural appreciation. Here’s what a few of them had to say:
“Park rangers, guides, and visitors thanked us for our efforts. I felt as though we connected with one another in a way that I never have before during my lifetime of travels.”
“I truly enjoyed the teamwork while working outdoors amidst the grandeur of Torres del Paine. My kind of vacation!!”
“Wonderful sights – high mountains – great camaraderie – best people in the world to work with. Never had so much fun getting dirty!”
“As soon as I entered the small hidden room inside the Sacred City and the archaeologist explained the religious ceremony of the Inca, my whole body tingled. There was something in there, a powerful force, that I will never forget.”
“The mixture of work and sightseeing was perfect.”
“We enjoyed the interaction with locals. When they learned we were volunteers, we were welcomed as old friends.”
“Our guide was great. There was never a question that he could not answer. Not only that, he always helped me understand my question within a broader context of the life and culture.”
“Impact. That’s what I will remember. We made a positive impact.”
“While volunteering at the Mariposa Butterfly Garden we learned that the caretaker was a volunteer. All our differences of culture and distance instantly fell away. We were like brothers.”
“This trip opened my eyes … I have a better appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the rangers.”
“My hike on the Inca trail was my personal Mount Everest. It was the most physically challenging thing I’ve ever done. The group leaders, other volunteers, and the park rangers all encouraged me to succeed as we hiked along the trail. Now I feel that I can tackle anything life throws my way.”
Volun-tourism combines travel with volunteer service. Volunteers “give back” to the places they love. Conservation VIP selects projects that urgently need your help to save natural and cultural resources from overuse or un-checked development. Volunteering with Conservation VIP gives you the opportunity to help some of the world’s greatest landscapes and cultural sites. We get a great mix of people on our trips with a variety of motivations. You can:
- Help the environment
- Travel with a group you can trust
- Travel inexpensively
- ‘Give back’ by repairing trails
- Meet people with similar interests
- Earn charitable tax deductions while having a good time
- Work with locals and understand the local culture in a way that may not occur when traveling through a country by yourself or with other tours
- Travel to a foreign country without having to speak the language
- Travel to a foreign country without having to make the travel arrangements
- Bird-watch (condors in Torres del Paine!)
- Improve your fitness by working outdoors
- Have a fun adventure
Join us! Become a Conservation VIP –
Donate now or sign up for a trip to Machu Picchu, Torres del Paine, or Yosemite.
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