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Summer Community Service Programs
Together we inspire one another to act and make a difference.
On an RLT summer community service program, you may find yourself working in a community in Ecuador building an irrigation system, or in Vietnam working with victims of agent orange, or in Costa Rica or New Orleans living in a community and helping to rebuild homes, or working with teaching English to novice Monks in Thailand.
The service learning element and the camaraderie aspect of the trip have strengthened my empathy for humanity and made me even more appreciative of the little luxuries of living in America."
- Oluseyi O., Tanzania: Hujambo
We define global service as a community-driven experience that applies structured, critically reflective practices to better understand the world; self; culture; human dignity; positionality; socio-economic, political, and environmental issues; power relations; and social responsibility, in a global context. The Road Less Traveled believes in exchange above all else. Our priority is to bring about positive benefit to communities across the world and most importantly – to connect with others and exchange ideas.
Browsing Summer Community Service Programs
Thailand: Tham Dee Dai Dee
Summer animal conservation community service and cultural immersion program in Thailand. Explore Chiang Mai. Visit Buddhist temples, ancient cities, colorful markets, and night bazaars. Teach English to stduents studying to be Monks in Monasteries. Take meditation and Thai cooking classes, feed, bathe and exercise elephants. Kayak and Bike Sri Lanna National Park.
Tanzania: Hujambo
Summer community service program in Tanzania. Take Swahili lessons; explore with hunter/gatherer Hadza tribe; live and work at a local orphanage; visit Maasai community; plant trees; help rebuild facilities; work with children; learn about HIV/AIDS prevention efforts; safari in Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
Ecuador and the Galapagos: Sigue No Mas
Summer community service and Spanish language exposure program in Ecuador. Explore Quito, work in an indigenous community in the Andes, improve your Spanish language skills, snorkel and explore the Galápagos Islands. Visit the Darwin Research Station. Shop the colorful Otavalo market.
Wyoming & Colorado: Tails of Kindness
Middle school summer community service and adventure program in Wyoming. Volunteer work at a no-kill animal sanctuary for homeless animals. Explore Rocky Mountain National Park; Raft the Arkansas river. Hike in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Wyoming & Colorado: Heart in the High Plains
High school summer community service and adventure program in Wyoming. Volunteer work at a no-kill animal sanctuary for homeless animals. Explore Rocky Mountain National Park; Raft the Arkansas river. Hike in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.
Florida Keys: Conservation is Key
Environmental community service program in the Florida Keys with coral reef restoration and turtle conservation. Earn your PADI Scuba Open Water (or higher) certification; sea kayak the Everglades; visit turtle hospital; snorkel; swim with dolphins; earn additional PADI specialty certification of underwater naturalist.
New Orleans: The Gulf Coast
Summer community service program and disaster relief in New Orleans. Rebuild homes; trim and plant trees in public spaces; volunteer in local schools; explore New Orleans, the French Quarter; airboat the bayou; take Cajun cooking lessons; visit Preservation Jazz Hall, Audubon Park; swim at area beaches.
Florida Keys: Coral Quest
Environmental community service program in the Florida Keys with coral reef restoration and turtle conservation. Earn your PADI Scuba Open Water (or higher) certification; sea kayak the Everglades; visit turtle hospital; snorkel; swim with dolphins; earn additional PADI specialty certification of underwater naturalist.
Hawaii: Aloha 'Aina
Summer community service and environmental conservation program in Hawaii. Work with various NGO's on conservation and restoration efforts: help remove non-native plant species; engage in fishpond restoration and native plant preservation; sea kayak, Wailua and Hanalei Rivers; sail; surf; Na Pali Coast; paddle board; snorkel Lahaina, Hanalei and Ke'e Beach.
Hawaii: Kuleana
Summer community service and environmental conservation program in Hawaii. Work with various NGO's on conservation and restoration efforts: help remove non-native plant species; engage in fishpond restoration and native plant preservation; sea kayak, Wailua and Hanalei Rivers; sail; surf; Na Pali Coast; paddle board; snorkel Lahaina, Hanalei and Ke'e Beach.
Bonaire: Bon Bini
Environmental community service program with coral restoration and conservation on the Caribbean island of Bonaire. Earn your PADI SCUBA diving certification; sea kayak; bike; windsurf; snorkel; sail Bonaire National Marine Park; hike Washington Slagbaai National Park.
Colorado: 5280'
Middle school summer community service and adventure program in Colorado. Volunteer at a wolf conservation center; feed and care for wolves at Mission:Wolf; volunteer at a goat farm; whitewater raft the Arkansas River; aerial course in the river canyon; rock climb in San Isabel National Forest.
Colorado: Call of the Wild
Summer environmental community service program in Colorado. Volunteer at Mission: Wolf Sanctuary. Repair and clean enclosures; restore habitat; feed wolves; learn about horse behavior; whitewater raft the Arkansas River; aerial course in the river canyon; hike and rock climb San Isabel National Forest; explore Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Colorado, North America - Wolf Refuge
Summer environmental community service program in Colorado. Volunteer at Mission: Wolf Sanctuary. Repair and clean enclosures; learn about fire ecology; feed and interact with wolves; learn about horse behavior; explore Great Sand Dunes National Park.
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