Conservation Work in the US

  United States

• Other Cities in United States: 
Arizona,  San Francisco

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: all year round

Description: EXIS organises voluntary work in the Grand Canyon, Arizona and and from May 2007 also in California. This possibility is open all year round to young people 18-40 possessing a real interest in nature and ecology.

This is a volunteer program for both international and American participants who want to make a difference in the world. Gathering a team of conservation minded volunteers contributes to the breakdown of cultural barriers while advancing ecological awareness on a global scale. The programme gives you an opportunity to meet volunteers who share your interest in nature, and to see one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Highlights: Working at remote places with other nationalities.

Qualifications: Helping the Conservation programme by volunteering demands courage, fitness, a love of nature and an ability to work hard. The programme is physical and very demanding, which is why it is not recommended for individuals with respiratory problems such as asthma. People unable to carry a backpack for more than 7 km or suffering from arthritis should not participate. Work will be outdoors in all types of weather. Remember to bring a warm sleeping bag and a sleeping pad. Other requirements are a sense of adventure, a desire to make a difference, and a willingness to remain flexible and positive through ever changing project work, locations, and weather conditions.

Cost in US$: depends on length of stay

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Adventurous, sports-minded, flexible and positive through ever changing project work, locations, and weather conditions.

Age Range: 18 to 40

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to United States Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 12

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

EXIS ApS's Mission Statement: EXIS is your ticket to put together a different kind of travel experience. EXIS got started in 1982 with restlessness and an urge to ramble before globalization was a household word and the world could be Googled in five seconds. EXIS made sure nearly 30 years ago that Danish au pairs could drink tea on the High Street in London and now offers unique language study and voluntary work on five continents. EXIS philosophy is still the same to make it possible for you to satisfy your curiosity and thirst for adventure. We work with partners all over the world to build the most secure starting gate for unique experiences and you take it from there! Forget all about the world getting smaller. It's bigger than ever and right within your reach. Join the world... it's yours!

Year Founded: 1982