Morro Bay
Voluntour
Make Friends
Make Memories
Make a Difference
Join us in our mission to safeguard the beauty and biodiversity of Morro Strand and Montaña de Oro State Parks, forging unforgettable memories and meaningful connections along the way. Immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, work alongside dedicated conservationists, and make a tangible impact in protecting this natural paradise for future generations.
Why Morro Bay Needs You
Taking a Morro Bay volunteer vacation is truly one of the most memorable experiences you can have. While a majority of organizations focus solely on volunteering, our award-winning program places equal emphasis on the vacationing aspect of your volunteer vacation. Our greatest desire is to provide you with a well-rounded and fulfilling experience as you leave your personal legacy in this spectacular natural wonder.
For over 30 years, Nature Corps has designed volunteer vacations with you in mind. We make all the arrangements so that you don’t have to. Our goal is to provide you with an exciting and fun volunteer vacation that will leave you with new friends and a lifetime of cherished memories of this multi-faceted volunteering vacation.
Our all-inclusive voluntours give you the opportunity to go behind the scenes with park staff to help preserve Morro bays fragile ecosystems.
You will meet quality people, who like you, are eager to leave their personal legacies in this world-renowned natural treasures.
Led by Nature Corps staff, these professionally guided voluntours help the National Park Service achieve critical conservation projects that are too large to complete without volunteer support.
Morro Bay State Park offers some of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world. From the iconic Morro Rock to the teaming waters off its beautiful beaches, millions of visitors from around the globe come for an unforgettable vacation as they explore California’s world-renowned coastline.
To protect this unique biome, go behind the scenes with the California State Parks to preserve Morro Bay’s spectacular coastal habitats and become the park’s most esteemed VIP.
Nature Corps In action!
What is included in the voluntour?
Program contributions include park entrance fees, camping fees, all meals, the chefs, guides, nature walks, a Nature Corps T-shirt, and water bottle.
Your contributions are tax-deductible and the proceeds from you vacation support our veteran and low-income student volunteers.
Employee Registration
(with employer matching gift*)
$345*
per person
Individual Registration
(without employer matching gift)
$595
per person
Group/Family Registration
(with 3 or more people)
$545
per person
Registration fees do not include transportation to or in the park
*Initially, company matching-gift registrations will be charged the full tuition. Your contribution will be adjusted to the matching gift price once you forward an email from your employer confirming you have applied for a matching gift.
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Itinerary
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This afternoon we will gather for a Welcome and Orientation at North Beach Campground just a short walk to the Monarch Butterfly Preserve. After playing on the nearby white sand beaches, we will gather for a savory feast as the sun sets behind the Bay. Before enjoying an exquisite dessert, we will head down to the Pismo Beach Pier and stroll along downtown’s quaint stores and boutiques.
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Today we will meet at the Morro Bay State Park Nursery to propagate native flora that is essential for the nesting habitat of the threatened Snowy Plover. After volunteering, we’ll delight in a picnic lunch on the beach. Next, we’ll take a tour of the extraordinary Hearst Castle and enjoy their IMAX presentation on the castle’s history. From there we will head north on Highway One to visit the largest Elephant Seal Rookery in North America. After exploring this world-renowned coastline, we will head back to our basecamp to relax and enjoy a culinary delight and savor a unique wine and chocolate pairing.
After our scrumptious dinner we will drive south on Highway 1 to Partington Cove, a little visited area but very beautiful section of Big Sur. From there we will head further south to photograph beautiful McWay Falls, the only waterfall in Big Sur that spills into the Pacific. Upon our return we will enjoy wine tasting and chocolate pairing around the campfire, a fitting way to conclude the day with laughter and great conversations.
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After a hearty breakfast, we’ll gather at Morro Bay to kayak across the bay to the rarely visited Morro sand spit. The dunes are beautiful and the beach is spectacular! To conclude the event, we will gather for a Farewell Ceremony to reflect on this extraordinary gathering and say our final farewell.
Registration FAQs
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Many companies offer matching gift programs for employees who donate more than 20 hours of their time. In such cases, you will pay for the total tuition cost at checkout, however, you will be refunded $250 after your company’s matching gift has been received.
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Contact your Human Resources department or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team to learn about any available matching gift programs.
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Morro Bay Voluntour
Dates TBD
$545 - $595 per person
You will receive a confirmation email containing a comprehensive Welcome Packet with detailed instructions on how to prepare for the outing.
* For Employee Contributions a refund of $250 will be made back to you when received from your employer.
After completing your booking, you will promptly receive a confirmation email containing a detailed Welcome Packet to help you prepare for your upcoming outdoor adventure.
* Once Employer Contributions are received, a refund of $250 will be made back to the participant.
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