You don’t need specialized training or extra time off to make a meaningful environmental impact while you travel.  Wherever you’re headed—whether it’s  a national park, a coastal town, or a dark-sky destination—there's a meaningful volunteer experience waiting.

In this episode, host Angie Orth is back with sustainability and travel writer Amy Brecount White, who counts down her top five voluntourism experiences perfectly suited for every traveler.

You'll hear about the easiest entry points for giving back, including beach cleanups to trail restoration events, and how to find opportunities wherever your travels take you. Amy shares why even a short morning of volunteering can become the most memorable part of a trip, and how showing up for a place you love might just change the way you travel forever.

What You’ll Learn:

0:35 How to look for volunteerism opportunities 

2:09 Trail maintenance events at national parks, including Yosemite's annual facelift

3:32 Wildlife monitoring and citizen science opportunities for repeat visitors

5:11 How to get involved in native plant restoration and invasive species removal

9:48 Amy's most meaningful voluntourism experience and why it still stays with her

Connect with Amy Brecount White:

Website: https://amybrecountwhite.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amybrecountwhite/

Ready to give back on your next trip? Tell us what you want to do in the comments!

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