Virgin Islands Volunteer Vacation

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Enjoy the sunshine while giving back on this 7-day volunteering adventure in Virgin Islands National Park. Sunny beaches, blue skies and a wealth of wildlife and vegetation; Virgin Islands National Park is a premier destination for lovers of adventure and nature. For those interested in a tropical escape and a chance to give back to our national parks, this...

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Support beautiful Virgin Islands National Park through trail work
    • Clear debris, fix trails, and remove vegetation in a tropical locale
    • Enjoy a free day to relax, hike, snorkel, and swim

What's this trip about?

    Enjoy the sunshine while giving back on this 7-day volunteering adventure in Virgin Islands National Park. Sunny beaches, blue skies and a wealth of wildlife and vegetation; Virgin Islands National Park is a premier destination for lovers of adventure and nature. For those interested in a tropical escape and a chance to give back to our national parks, this trip is the perfect balance between rewarding work days and relaxation among new friends. No experience is required—just a willingness to jump in and help out.

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 18 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySt. Thomas
End CityVirgin Islands

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Transformative
  • Volunteering & Community Service
  • Scuba Diving

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Virginia

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Volunteering & Community Service

Trip includes

    • All meals from lunch on Day 1 through breakfast on Day 7;
    • Accommodations in the park in group lodging;
    • Guide leadership and support staff;
    • Group tools;
    • All van and ferry transportation as noted;
    • Gratuities for services provided to the group;
    • Park entrance fees.

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Itinerary

Route Variation: Please note—Specific work locations may vary with each volunteer vacation departure.
Work locations may vary according to the needs of park rangers at the time the expedition takes place. Every Volunteer Trip departure is unique because, as volunteers successfully complete conservation and restoration activities, new activities or areas can be targeted o...
Day 1: Arrive for orientation and registration; free afternoon.
Our volunteer expedition begins in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. We meet at 9 a.m. for an orientation session. We then cross the island by van to the Red Hook Ferry, where we ride the car ferry for the 25-minute crossing to the island of St. John. Up...
Days 2-6: Volunteer work each day from 8:30 to 4:30 with one relaxation day.
The remainder of the trip consists of a combination of work days with one rest day where you can choose your own activities. The exact schedule depends on the project location and the time needed to move from one location to another.

We start the day with breakfast at...

Day 7: Depart our rewarding trip for home.
The Virgin Islands Volunteer Vacation concludes with breakfast this morning. After breakfast, we depart for St. Thomas in time to catch mid-afternoon departures at the St. Thomas Airport (STT). Volunteers can catch homeward-bound flights or can opt to extend their stay in the Virgin Islands for more fun in the sand and surf. Breakfast included.

Note on Itinerary

Although we do our very best to adhere to the schedule above, the itinerary is subject to change for numerous reasons beyond our control, including weather and terrain conditions. Work locations may vary with each volunteer vacation departure according to the needs of park rangers at the time the trip takes place.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,495
Price per day$214
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare to/from St. Thomas Island;
    • 1 lunch on final day;
    • Cost of medical immunizations;
    • Insurance of any kind (emergency medical and evacuation insurance is mandatory for these expeditions and can be purchased through REI Adventures);
    • Excess baggage charges;
    • Airport taxes;
    • Alcoholic beverages or soft drinks;
    • Costs associated with optional activities (snorkeling, diving);
    • Gratuities for any personal services;
    • Items of a personal nature.
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