Volunteer Vacations

Door County is known as "One of the TOP 10 Vacation Destinations in North America" according to Money Magazine. There are year-round opportunities for individuals, groups, corporations, part-time residents and tourists. Make Door County your next Volunteer Vacation Destination and check out the Volunteer Center of Door County for your ideal volunteer opportunity! Call today (920.746.7704) or visit our website database of opportunities for more information.

What is a Volunteer Vacation?

Volunteer Vacations are characterized by travel with the intention to offer volunteer services for a charitable cause.

Who Can Participate?

Anybody can participate in Volunteer Vacations. School programs, faith-based groups, work teams, families, and various individuals are some of the types of people who embark on volunteer vacations.

Planning a Volunteer Vacation

  1. Start planning your trip several months in advance.
  2. Consider the cultural differences. Are you willing to try new foods and adapt to communication or other lifestyle variations?
  3. Find the Volunteer Vacation Opportunity that works best for you or your group.
  4. Determine the time-frame.
    • Will you be in this location for a week, a month, or an entire season? There are opportunities that can fit comfortably within your schedule.

Online Volunteering Resources

Volunteer Center of Door County
Volunteer Wisconsin
American Hiking Society
National Geographic
Away.com
Transitions Abroad
Family Travel Network
The Volunteer Family

Volunteer Guide

Volunteer Guide

A comprehensive listing of non-profit agencies and their volunteer needs.

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Global Volunteering

In The News

Find out what is happening at the Volunteer Center of Door County.

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WI Gives Back calendar cover

Golden Heart Volunteer Celebration

April 26, 2012

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