Arrival. Upon arrival at the Great Falls International Airport, you'll be met by a Global Volunteers representative, who will transport you to your accommodations on the reservation.

Welcome Dinner. Your team leader will join you and all the volunteers for dinner, introductions, and a description of the following day's orientation.

Breakfast at the lodging. Volunteers prepare breakfast for themselves, typical offerings include toast, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, and eggs.
Orientation. This day focuses on establishing the group of volunteers as a functioning team. Sessions include reviewing why Global Volunteers was invited to the community, our community partners, the community projects, cultural immersion activities, important policies, staying healthy, safety, meals, lodging, and transportation.

Lunch. Enjoy lunch with your team. Then, a community tour will be conducted by a local guide.

Dinner from a local pizza place. Decompress from the day with pizza and salad with your team the community tour guide.
Free time. Volunteers have the opportunity to rest or explore the community.

Breakfast at the lodging. Volunteers prepare breakfast for themselves, typical offerings include toast, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, and eggs.
Morning Meeting. Time to get ready for the day; includes the Message of the Day, Team Journal reading, Assignments, and Announcements. This is a daily opportunity to ask questions, learn about schedule changes, and prepare for your workday.
Transportation. Global Volunteers will provide transportation to and from the community work projects.
Work project. Work on your assigned community project.

Lunch at your work site. Lunch is either a bag lunch prepared by the volunteer (sandwiches, veggies, fruit, chips) or is provided at your work site (typical basic cafeteria food, could include things like sloppy joes, chicken salad, pasta with sauce).
Work project. Work on your assigned community project.
Transportation. Return to the accommodation.

Evening Conversation. Time to reflect and report on the day.
Dinner at the lodging. Volunteers enjoy dinner with the team prepared by a local cook. Dinners are typically meals like burrito bowls, roasted chicken and potatoes, or teriyaki chicken with rice. All meals include vegetables and vegetarian options.
Table Talks. Occasionally, evening guest community speakers will present information on topics of interest. Some possible topics include learning traditional games, learning from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People taskforce, learning about local plants and their uses, hearing from a local mental health practitioner, and other topics based on local people’s availability. Your team leader will arrange this activity.
Free time. Volunteers have the opportunity to rest or explore the community.

Breakfast at the lodging. Volunteers prepare breakfast for themselves, typical offerings include toast, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, and eggs.
Morning Meeting. Time to get ready for the day; includes the Message of the Day, Team Journal reading, Assignments, and Announcements. This is a daily opportunity to ask questions, learn about schedule changes, and prepare for your workday.
Transportation. Global Volunteers will provide transportation to and from the community work projects.
Work project. Work on your assigned community project.

Lunch at your work site. Lunch is either a bag lunch prepared by the volunteer (sandwiches, veggies, fruit, chips) or is provided at your work site (typical basic cafeteria food, could include things like sloppy joes, chicken salad, pasta with sauce).
Work project. Work on your assigned community project.
Transportation. Return to the accommodation.

Evening Conversation. Time to reflect and report on the day.
Dinner at the lodging. Volunteers enjoy dinner with the team prepared by a local cook. Dinners are typically meals like burrito bowls, roasted chicken and potatoes, or teriyaki chicken with rice. All meals include vegetables and vegetarian options.
Optional free time to to Glacier National Park. Volunteers can arrange their own transportation and go into Glacier National Park for the evening. Short hikes, sightseeing, and wildlife viewing opportunities are abundant in this area. Your team leader can provide recommendations and more information.
Free time. Volunteers have the opportunity to rest or explore the community.

Breakfast at the lodging. Volunteers prepare breakfast for themselves, typical offerings include toast, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, and eggs.
Morning Meeting. Time to get ready for the day; includes the Message of the Day, Team Journal reading, Assignments, and Announcements. This is a daily opportunity to ask questions, learn about schedule changes, and prepare for your workday.
Transportation. Global Volunteers will provide transportation to and from the community work projects.
Work project. Work on your assigned community project.

Lunch at your work site. Lunch is either a bag lunch prepared by the volunteer (sandwiches, veggies, fruit, chips) or is provided at your work site (typical basic cafeteria food, could include things like sloppy joes, chicken salad, pasta with sauce).
Work project. Work on your assigned community project.
Transportation. Return to the accommodation.

Evening Conversation. Time to reflect and report on the day.
Dinner and Horseback Riding. Volunteers travel to the DeBoo’s Ranch on the southern part of the Blackfeet reservation. Volunteers can take part in a gentle and relaxing 1.5-2 hour trail ride, getting to experience what riding the range is really like. Dinner is served as well, with burgers with beef made from the DeBoo’s cows, or veggie burgers for vegetarians, as well as a variety of sides and a dessert. Transportation is paid for by the volunteers, and cost depends on how many people participate. The ride and dinner costs $120. Those who want to go to the ranch and just have dinner have that option as well, and that cost is just $25. Payments can be made via cash, check, Venmo, or credit card with 3% fee. This is an optional activity. Volunteers who choose not to participate may stay at the lodging or choose their own free time activity and will be provided with dinner.

Breakfast at the lodging. Volunteers prepare breakfast for themselves, typical offerings include toast, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, and eggs.
Morning Meeting. Time to get ready for the day; includes the Message of the Day, Team Journal reading, Assignments, and Announcements. This is a daily opportunity to ask questions, learn about schedule changes, and prepare for your workday.
Transportation. Global Volunteers will provide transportation to and from the community work projects.
Work project. Work on your assigned community project.

Lunch at your work site. Lunch is either a bag lunch prepared by the volunteer (sandwiches, veggies, fruit, chips) or is provided at your work site (typical basic cafeteria food, could include things like sloppy joes, chicken salad, pasta with sauce).
Work project. Work on your assigned community project.
Transportation. Return to the accommodation.

Evening Conversation. Time to reflect and report on the day.
Dinner at the lodging. Volunteers enjoy dinner with the team prepared by a local cook. Dinners are typically meals like burrito bowls, roasted chicken and potatoes, or teriyaki chicken with rice. All meals include vegetables and vegetarian options.
Table Talks. Occasionally, evening guest community speakers will present information on topics of interest. Some possible topics include learning traditional games, learning from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People taskforce, learning about local plants and their uses, hearing from a local mental health practitioner, and other topics based on local people’s availability. Your team leader will arrange this activity.
Free time. Volunteers have the opportunity to rest or explore the community.

Breakfast at the lodging. Volunteers prepare breakfast for themselves, typical offerings include toast, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, and eggs.
Morning Meeting. Time to get ready for the day; includes the Message of the Day, Team Journal reading, Assignments, and Announcements. This is a daily opportunity to ask questions, learn about schedule changes, and prepare for your workday.
Transportation. Global Volunteers will provide transportation to and from the community work projects.
Work project. Work on your assigned community project.

Lunch at your work site. Lunch is either a bag lunch prepared by the volunteer (sandwiches, veggies, fruit, chips) or is provided at your work site (typical basic cafeteria food, could include things like sloppy joes, chicken salad, pasta with sauce).
Work project. Work on your assigned community project.
Transportation. Return to the accommodation.

Evening Conversation. Time to reflect and report on the day.
Dinner at the lodging. Volunteers enjoy dinner with the team prepared by a local cook. Dinners are typically meals like burrito bowls, roasted chicken and potatoes, or teriyaki chicken with rice. All meals include vegetables and vegetarian options.
Final Celebration. Local people with whom the volunteers have interacted, and all volunteers join together in celebrating the previous week over a meal. Indian Tacos (frybread with chili and taco toppings) is typically served. Volunteers work alongside a local cook to prepare this meal, and learn how to make frybread in the process.

Breakfast at the lodging. Volunteers prepare breakfast for themselves, typical offerings include toast, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, yogurt, and eggs.
Departure.