Take Pride in America and Voluntourism
Also known as a volunteer vacation, Voluntourism is the concept of combining destination travel with volunteer service for a more interactive and enriching experience for both the traveler and the receiving community. Take Pride in America offers resources for the public lands Voluntourist, including the most comprehensive online portal of public lands Voluntourism opportunities, assistance in planning volunteer vacations, Voluntourism grants through a partnership with Travelocity, open participation in the Toyota-sponsored Voluntour Across America, and national recognition for outstanding Voluntourists. See the links below to find out more.
Find a Take Pride in America Voluntourism Opportunity
* Note - It is important to recognize the level of complexity for the volunteer manager to support you while you make the volunteer portion of your vacation both meaningful and mutually beneficial. Most service projects require an application process and formal volunteer training. As you begin your planning, keep in mind that it requires both time and patience on your part.
