Volunteer vacations offer deep knowledge into new cultures, exceptional bonding encounters and the opportunity to encounter your passion in bucket list commendable destinations. From saving wildlife in the rainforest to restoring America's national parks, here are some of the phenomenal volunteer trips to explore in 2016.
Work on an Organic Farm
The farm to table movement has become progressively vital to numerous individuals, and with World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), you can add to sustainable activities that straightforwardly affect the food and agriculture within the community.
WWOOF connects you to organic farms in more than 100 nations, and in exchange for food and facilities from a host family, you'll spend through 4 to 6 hours a day immersing yourself in the everyday life of an organic agriculturist, helping with anything from planting, harvesting and milking to wine, cheese and bread making.
In many nations you should be no less than 18 years of age to volunteer and depending upon your host you can arrange to stay anywhere from a week to several months.
Volunteer at a National Park
The National Park Service commends its 100th birthday this August, making 2016 an exciting moment to visit and give back to America's most stunning open spaces. Volunteers can choose from more than 400 parks around the nation and do anything from photography to building hiking trails or working with endangered species. Most opportunities are open in all ages and range from a day to several months long assignments.
Disaster Relief in Nepal
Nepal has made a comeback since last year's devastating earthquakes and 2016 is an extraordinary time to witness the country's rebirth and give efforts where it's still needed. In June 2015, Projects Abroad began a calamity relief program across Chitwan, Kathmandu, the Kathmandu Valley and Ghandruk, giving volunteers the chance to restore homes, healing facilities and schools and likewise give childcare to Nepali families. Volunteers stay with a host family in a hostel or at a campground that are supported by full-time local Projects Abroad staff. Trips are accessible to high school and college students, working professionals and retirees.
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