Overview
An opportunity to volunteer all across National Parks and Nature Reserves throughout California, whilst gaining experience in ecological restoration and conservation work – volunteers take part in a range of ecological projects, trail improvement, and hazardous fuel reduction projects wherever the work is needed.
Testimonial
I have now finished both my California and North Carolina terms and just wanted to say thank you for everything, these last 4 months have been the best of my life and have loved every single minute of it.
Simon, UK
Who will I work with?
California Conservation volunteers participate in small teams of both U.S. citizens and international participants, while working and camping on direct service projects for the National Forest Service, National Park Service and other land management agencies all over the state of California.
Highlights
As a Californian conservation volunteer, you will have the opportunity to experience some stunning locations throughout your time on the project, and also during your free time – from towering redwood forests in Northern California to perfectly sun-kissed surf beaches in Southern California, this Golden State alongside the Pacific is a gem.
Location
The project base is located in both Sacramento and Southern California. From Sacramento, you are quite close to Lake Tahoe, and the Sierra Nevada mountains with access to stunning hiking and scenery and in Southern California, you have access to the desert environment in locations such as Death Valley and Mojave National Preserve.
Free Time
During your free time, you can travel with new friends, explore endless beautiful areas, and socialise with other volunteers from the US and from around the world. You can go to the beach, take a road trip, rent a car, go rock climbing, and do whatever you’d like to plan.