Travel Articles: Volunteering

Of the five species of sea turtles found in the Baja region, all are unfortunately endangered! Travelers spend 5 days in Magdalena Bay’s mangrove canals working on a community project with Grupo Tortuguero on this trip. The unique group is a collection of former poachers who are now committed to conservation. Enjoy Mexico while also helping preserve its natural treasures.

This last week a few of us from the Adventure Life office in Missoula, MT have the priviledge of volunteering at Project Homeless Connect. This is aone-day, one-stop event aimed at connecting the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless with core services.The services are diverse, with the opportunities ranging from getting a haircut to …

Project Homeless Connect (PHC) is one of my most favorite events in Missoula. It is literally a one stop shop for Missoula’s homeless community to take advantage of more free services than I could even imagine: haricuts, legal services, identification printing, counseling, pet services, clothing donations, foods and snacks, HIV testing, …

Furoshikiis a form of traditional Japanese cloth used to wrap and package things. So what better way to wrap your holiday presents sustainably? As a board member of Missoula'sSustainable Business Council, I jumped at the opportunity to learn this traditional art when they were offering free holiday wrapping around town. After a couple tries, I …

The Adventure Life grant program sponsored a reforestation project for the Cachiccata and Socma communities. Two thousand trees were planted during the project. The group used a tree call the Tara, which is native to this area in Peru. The tree fruit is another benefit to the community which will be enjoyed for generations to come. It also …

A trip that blurs the lines between ecotourism and black sea turtle restoration, community development and genuine cultural exchange. Join a local group of fisher-conservationists on a journey through majestic Magdalena Bay in the Baja Peninsula to participate in a sea turtle conservation project recognized around the world as a model for …

What a memorable Costa Rica trip for the whole family -- my husband and I, with our two children, age 6 and 9. We can't wait to go on another adventure.

The best hard work I've ever volunteered for followed by a relaxing and revitalizing stay in the Costa Rica rainforest.

Where do we begin to tell about our wonderful adventure in Costa Rica? It was a once in a lifetime experience. How many people get to see a leatherback turtle baby scoot his way into the ocean, or awaken to howler monkeys?

The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is a fascinating blend of pristine beaches, turquoise blue water, spectacular nature, ruins of ancient civilizations, and residents who have not forgotten their traditions and culture. This Yucatan trip visits the Maya sites of Chichen Itza, Tulum, Coba, and Uxmal and the colonial cities of Campeche and Merida.

Costa Rica Tour - Turtles and Rainforest. This was one of The Great Vacations! We made new discoveries and new friends every day. Everyone we met was delightful, and Adventure Life's organization ran without a flaw. Thanks to all involved!

5 day expedition in scenic Magdalena Bay on the Pacific coast of the Baja California peninsula. You get the chance to take part in a sea turtle conservation project recognized around the world as a model for community based conservation. Also you participate in 3 whale watching excursion.

Paddle through dense mangrove canals lush with wildlife and take part in a sea turtle conservation project recognized around the world as a model for community based conservation.

The Greenberg family decided to give back to the area they were visiting in Peru. They participated in a home restoration Volunteer Service Project in Cachicatta community. They continued their tour on the Salcantay Trek where they ended on the Inca Trail at Machu Picchu ruins.

Summer's here and it's rainy season in Costa Rica. But while a few rainy afternoons might keep some travelers away, there are plenty of reasons to put a Costa Rica trip on the list of great summer getaways.

This is sometimes the first meal of the day for the children and is especially important, as many of them have to walk for over an hour a day to get to school. This is often after they have had to help their parents feed the animals and look after their younger siblings.

Our Native Tree Planting project is located in Cachiccata, a small Andean community located just 5 minutes by car from ollantaytambo in Cusco, Peru. Here you can help us reforestate this depredated area by planting native trees which in the future will not only help the environment but will allow local villagers commerce wood, fruits and …

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The 2009 Art Festival in Antigua, Guatemala has several goals. Our primary goal is to promote art in the associations and communities around Antigua. We began the Art Festival in 2009 and invited five community organizations to participate. Two of the associations already had art programs, but three art programs were created just so the …

Sea Kayaking along the Belize Barrier Reef. Placencia Village, Belize

Activities on the Cachiccata Community in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco, Peru, April 2009

Every year, the Clark Fork Coalition, a local non-profit dedicated to protecting the Clark Fork watershed, hosts a community cleanup event. The event, usually on a Saturday in mid-spring, aims to attract volunteers from all corners of the Missoula community to come together to do their part in preserving the health of our local river ecosystem. …

Missoula Medical Aid seeks to improve health and access to health care in rural and impoverished communities of Honduras. Adventure Life founder & CEO, Brian Morgan, supports this special organization located in our company’s hometown of Missoula, Montana. Therefore, we wanted to make our travelers aware of MMA's mission as well as …