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On an American Hiking Society Volunteer Vacation, you visit stunning backcountry locations to construct or rebuild footpaths, cabins and shelters. In the process, you meet new people, explore canyons, peaks and valleys, enjoy quiet evenings around a fire and come home refreshed and rejuvenated. Volunteer Vacations are more fun than work! And best of all, the trips are only $275 ($245 for American Hiking Members)!

vol vacations schedule Download the 2008 Volunteer Vacations schedule (PDF 532KB). If you prefer to sign up for a vacation via fax or postal mail, download the registration form (PDF 128KB).

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VOLUNTEER IN CHILE!

American Hiking Society volunteers have the opportunity to apply for two volunteer expeditions in Chilean Patagonia, both of which are sponsored by The Patagonian Foundation. First, volunteers can apply for a 3-week trip to Chile's beautiful Valle Chacabuco to remove fences and invasive species and prepare the land for national park status. This trip gives volunteers the chance to see the endangered huemul deer, visit South America's second largest lake, and see the world famous Baker River, currently threatened by plans for a hydroelectric plant. It is a great opportunity to be part of the formation of a new national park! For more information, visit The Patagonian Foundation.

Volunteers also have the opportunity to apply for the Patagonia Project, a 2-week trail maintenance project in Chile's gorgeous Torres del Paine National Park. This trip gives volunteers the opportunity to work along side Chileans and enjoy the magnificent scenery of one of Chile's most famous parks. For more information, contact Fundación Patagonia.

SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL

American Hiking Society has teamed up with Sustainable Travel International to make the travel to your hiking destination or Volunteer Vacation a little more climate friendly. We calculate the CO2 emissions released during your travels. You then neutralize this impact on climate change by investing in MyClimate carbon offset projects, which meet the highest international criteria. For a small price you can reduce your impact and increase your piece of mind.
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VOLUNTEER VACATION SPONSORS Proud support for American Hiking's Volunteer Vacation program comes from a select group of governmental agencies and business partners committed to providing the resources necessary to carry out a successful volunteer trail building program, now in its 27th year. Please support those who support America's trails.