Volunteer USA

General Info

The USA boasts some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world, and volunteers on this project have the rare opportunity to live and work in amongst these incredible surroundings for up to 12 weeks.

While on the project, volunteers have the chance to camp right in the heart of some of America’s most breath-taking national parks; but while the backdrop is stunning, the natural beauty and abundant wildlife in these areas are increasingly threatened by the environmental challenges of the modern world, such as air pollution and climate change.

Although America’s national parks are in constant need of conservation work in order to protect their rich environments, initiatives are often underfunded, making volunteer help highly valued. Volunteers work in groups in national parks, forests and wilderness areas in the western United States and get involved in trail maintenance, fencing and re-vegetation. The work is physically demanding, normally in remote areas, and sometimes involves a long hike just to get to base camp! Days are long (up to 10 hours) and volunteers should be prepared for extreme weather conditions, but the camaraderie and sense of achievement is immeasurable, and working in the locations provides a truly memorable experience!

Most projects are based in and around Arizona, Utah and Nevada.

Requirements:

New Zealand or Australian passport holder, Aged 18+