Volunteer Vacations in Yosemite, Sequoia, Hawaii and other National Parks
Since 1987 the Nature Corps has organized luxury volunteer vacations to help bridge the gap where government resources are unable to meet the growing need for preservation and rehabilitation of fragile wilderness ecosystems within our national and state parks such as Yosemite, Sequoia, Hawaii and the rugged Big Sur coast.
We invite you to join us on our volunteer vacations and contribute your personal legacy in our magnificent parks. You too can experience the rewards of protecting the endangered rainforests of Hawaii, restoring alpine meadows in Yosemite or protecting ancient groves of giant sequoia-- the largest living organisms on earth.
Led by Nature Corps staff, volunteers attend fully catered and professionally guided volunteer vacations designed to help complete critical conservation projects and take volunteers behind the scenes to explore Yosemite, Sequoia and other magnificent parks.
Approximately half of the volunteer vacation is devoted to preserving these national treasures. Throughout the rest of the expedition, our experienced naturalists will lead you on a variety of recreational activities including hiking, fishing, strolling on moonlight nature walks, visiting picturesque meadows or picnicking alongside a stunning glacial lake in the High Sierra.
After a full day in the great outdoors, you will satisfy your appetite on the savory aromas and hearty dishes prepared by our outdoor chef. These exciting volunteer vacations can be part of a rewarding experience that you will provide you with a lifetime of rich memories.
Proceeds from our volunteer vacations program will be used to support our Student Volunteer program. For that reason, a portion of your tuition is tax deductible.
Choose Your Destination:
Jagged cliffs, pummeled by huge surf, line the Pacific Coast Highway, creating some of California's most dramatic ocean vistas. Volunteers draw inspiration as they hike into luxurious redwood forests and peer down Big Sur's stunning coasts to view behemoth whales as they migrate the steel blue waters of the pacific.
Located on California's "gold coast", the Morro Bay vacation offers opportunities to hike along stunning coastlines, visit beautiful Hearst Castle, go wine tasting at award-winning vineyards, all while helping to preserve some of the state's most important wildlife habitat.
Referred to as a Land of Giants, these parks testify to nature's grand size, beauty, and diversity - huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world's largest trees make these parks world-renowned resources! Leave a giant legacy in these magnificent parks.
This excursion gives you the opportunity to leave your legacy in one of our first National Parks. After helping to preserve this extraordinary park, we will explore its world-class waterfalls, gorgeous valleys, grand meadows, ancient sequoia groves, and spectacular granite domes.
This once in a lifetime opportunity to safely explore Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, makes Hawaii a must see destination. Breathtaking waterfalls, 800 year old rainforests, and a warm aloha culture will leave you desiring more of these beautiful islands.
Close to the California mainland, yet worlds apart, isolation over thousands of years has made the Channel Islands host to unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth. Help preserve these remarkable and rare habitats.
