The American Red Cross is among the most influential and supported volunteer and charity organizations in the United States. Some people, however, don’t really know the extent of the Red Cross’ helping hand, which in many cases allows volunteers to travel and help out various American communities in need, from local disaster areas to donating blood…
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Summer Fun at Magic Springs
If you happen to be in or around Hot Springs, Arkansas, the lush green mountain city well known and popular tourist (especially eco-tourism) destination, this summer you are in for a true treat. If you aren’t going to be around the area, we have a few really good reasons why you should reconsider, especially if…
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History Trips for Students
History is a perfectly formed subject for incredible field trips. Your students will have a blast and learn more than they thought possible in the museums, landmarks, battlefields, and parks around the great U.S.! Colonial History If we labeled this section "American History," it could encompass the entire blog. Instead, let's narrow it down a bit…
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American Hiking Society
The American Hiking Society is one of the most involved and influential national trail preservation groups and they're big on volunteer opportunities. You'll find a truly amazing group of people doing truly amazing things on our national hiking and biking trails! This Maryland based nonprofit group was founded in 1976 and has been the only…
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Appalachian Club
There are several reasons why we love the Appalachian Club, especially for volunteer vacations and outdoor conservation opportunities! This amazing outdoor club and conservation group provides absolutely excellent volunteer vacations, teen trail crews, custom crews, alpine stewards, and even adopt-a-trail opportunities throughout the East Coast Appalachian Trail region! With this club you get to "get…
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Top College Student Travel Tours
College can be stressful and just cause for a summer celebration. Whether you and your friends are looking to let loose with a party, or are looking for some regular good ole sightseeing, we've got just the right destinations for you. Check out these college student travel tours and imagine all the fun you guys…
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Sierra Club
The Sierra Club is the highly popular grassroots environmental organization that was founded by conservationist legend John Muir in 1892, today boasting the title of being the nation’s largest and most influential organization of its kind. Within the Sierra Club you will find over two million members and supporters, members that help out by donating,…
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Bob Marshall Wilderness
If you’ve ever seen Montana’s wild side then you already know how easy it is to fall in love with the massive and lush expanse of rugged peaks, alpine lakes, meadows filled with streams, big river valleys, and a towering and impressive coniferous forest. It is literally a natural wonderland, one of the most beautiful and pristine…
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Best Friend Animal Sanctuary
Head to Kanab, Utah, for this extra special volunteering opportunity at the famed Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the nation’s largest no-kill shelter that houses over 1,700 homeless animals. This shelter has had over 30 years of experience taking care of animals, and is a leader in reducing animal populations within shelters across the U.S. Here…
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Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary
[caption id="attachment_18095" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary[/caption] Welcome to the Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary, the Bear Sanctuary located in the northern woods of Minnesota. Vince Shute and his family once owned a homestead on this property in which they quickly found out that bears would often frequent out of hunger and curiosity. This is…
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