Volunteer in Appalachia! Engage in community projects with children, teens and adults while learning about daily life in coal country – in the “hollers” of West Virginia memorialized by American songwriters.
Give. Explore. Care. Make Friends. Be a Global Volunteer.
Every day is a new adventure in service working under the direction of our community partners. Help local people on projects to improve their quality of life while experiencing all the color, music, art and flavor of Appalachian culture. Travel with us – a long-standing non-profit leader in worldwide volunteering.
And, consider this: Your program and travel costs are tax-deductible! One-week all-inclusive itineraries are scheduled year-round. There’s no better way to experience the cultural bedrock of America!
Help update and improve community buildings by scraping, painting, sanding, and providing plumbing, carpentry, and Help rehabilitate dilapidated and energy inefficient homes, classrooms and other buildings in economically devastated coalfield communities. assistance.
Help teens and young adults study for their GED tests and learn computer basics.
Help kids in grades 1 to 5 practice reading and engage their creativity at a summer school program.
“I definitely know more about the Appalachian culture now –how customs extend back through many generations. I developed an appreciation for the challenges local people face in order to get ahead.”
Jefry – Appalachia Volunteer
