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Spend up to three months actively contributing to a series of challenging outdoor conservation projects in stunning locations such as the Grand Canyon, King's Canyon and Yosemite National Park.

On Volunteer USA you have a unique opportunity to live and work amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in the national parks of America. You should be a physically fit, adventurous and independent traveller, looking to spend a summer or winter vacation or an extended career break contributing towards demanding yet rewarding group projects.

Common projects include: trail maintenance, fencing and revegetation (planting and transplanting native species). There are also projects to help protect local endangered species (e.g. the Desert Tortoise and Apache Trout).

Volunteers work in teams of between 6 and 11, for periods of 4 days followed by 3 days off. Projects are rotated every 2 - 4 weeks to provide a variety of experiences. The work is physically demanding, normally in remote areas. Days are long (10 hours) sometimes in extreme weather conditions. However, the camaraderie and sense of achievement is immeasurable.

Duration

8, 10 or 12 weeks

Start Dates

Fortnightly departures from June to October

Costs / Benefits

Volunteer USA does not require a US visa, and costs £250 which goes towards food, accommodation and transport during each project. Full pre-departure support from BUNAC in the UK, plus guidance and supervision during the programme from BUNAC's US partner organisation are also included. You'll need to budget for flights, insurance, meals during time off and spending money.

Requirements

To apply to Volunteer USA, you must be a British or Irish passport holder, resident in the UK or Ireland, aged at least 18, eligible for the US Visa Waiver Scheme. You must also be positive, proactive, adventurous, flexible, a good communicator, confident and outgoing with a sense of responsibility and a sense of humour.