Yosemite
Voluntour
Make Friends
Make Memories
Make a Difference
Join us in our mission to safeguard the beauty and biodiversity of Yosemite National Park, 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 Yosemite Needs You
Taking a Yosemite 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 enjoyable volunteer vacation that will leave you with new friends and a lifetime of cherished memories of this multi-faceted Yosemite vacation.
Our all-inclusive voluntours give you the opportunity to go behind the scenes with park staff to help preserve Yosemite’s 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.
Yosemite faces a multi-million dollar backlog of important conservation projects. To address this critical issue, the National Park Service turns to agencies such as Nature Corps to recruit and organize volunteer groups to tackle the most urgent projects. Your participation will help the National Park Service achieve critical conservation projects that are too large to complete without volunteer support.
Go behind the scenes to preserve Yosemite’s world-renowned resources and become the park’s most esteemed VIP.
Currently, Nature Corps has teamed up with the Park Service to rehabilitate Yosemite’s beautiful and tranquil meadows. While meadows make up only 2% of the Sierra Nevada landmass they support 75% of the wildlife. Through our Yosemite voluntours, you will have a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and work alongside park biologists to preserve these rare and threatened ecosystems. Your involvement is vital to the protection of the region’s wildlife and to the preservation of this iconic national park.
Nature Corps Volunteers 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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Your excursion begins in the heart of Yosemite Valley. After settling in, we will enjoy a festive dinner and meet with park staff for an overview of our upcoming adventure. Afterward, we will hike to Mirror Lake Meadow to get an incredible view of Half Dome, one of the most dramatic displays of granite formation in the Sierra Nevada. After our hike, we’ll gather around the evening campfire to savor one of our chef’s delectable desserts.
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Today we will meet with park staff to work on our project. By mid-afternoon, we will be back at camp, and you'll have some time to hike, sight see, or just relax by the river. After dinner, we’ll drive up to Glacier Point where we will enjoy a spectacular view of the Valley at sunset.
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After waking up to the savory aromas of a hearty breakfast, we will prepare to break down camp. To conclude this rewarding voluntour, we will gather at a tranquil site along Yosemite Creek for our Farewell Ceremony. After that, our knowledgeable staff can offer suggestions for activities you can do prior to leaving the park and heading home.
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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Yosemite Voluntour
October 11th - 13th
$545 - $595 per person
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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