Description

The participant will do a month-long travel spending ten days in each location: Washington D.C., St. John, United States Virgin Islands, and San Francisco. The participant will meet with professionals to explore his or her career interests, complete service projects, and experience diverse areas of the United States. Adventures include a three-day camping trip to Yosemite National Park, hikes through a tropical forest, city monuments tour, group dinners in each city, and much more!

We will begin the program in the city where a voice can change a law and happy hours are where you meet your best friends. The possibilities in Washington DC are endless. Throughout the ten days in D.C. participants will help children and young adults with disabilities at the three-day Summer Games event hosted by The Special Olympics. The participant will also be able to explore their areas of passion by engaging in externships such as government affairs, consulting, lobbying, real estate, fashion, medical field, and much more. After spending ten days in D.C. we travel by plane to St. John in the United States Virgin Islands. The St. John portion of the program starts with learning about managing resources and recreation and tourism at the eco resort you will be living in for the next ten days. Field service projects will be setup through the eco resort to have a better understanding of their minimal impact on the environment. The island of St. John is three-fifths a National Park and wants to be explored! We have hikes, sailing, and snorkeling with professionals to tell, teach, and involve you in programs to understand the land and water around you. Once you have hiked all of St. John, snorkeled Trunk Bay, and learned about the different impacts on the tropical forest we will make a final voyage to San Francisco. San Francisco is full of entrepreneurs and people finding their passion. You have a chance to job shadow people involved in technology, fashion, non-profits, restaurant business, photography, and other opportunities. The service projects will allow you to make a difference first-hand with helping the homeless. Another service project will be during our 3-day/2-night guided camping adventure to Yosemite National Park. Once there you will explore, hike, and swim in one of the best National Parks in the world.

This trip is for the ones who want to truly do something remarkable that will leave a lasting impression. Our trip is organized so learn from invaluable experiences that you will take with you for the rest of your life. We hope to see you on our next adventure!

Highlights

* Travel to three diverse cities (Washington DC, St. John in the US Virgin Islands, and San Francisco)
* Work with professionals who make a difference on a daily basis
* Optional externships tailored to your interests including job shadowing, meet-and-greets, luncheons, and much more
* Hands on service projects through an array of reputable non-profits and organizations with over 50 hours dedicated to service learning
* 12 optional free days to explore these diverse locations
* 3-day/2-night guided camping trip to Yosemite National Park
* Snorkel-hike-sail the pristine coral reefs, the azure waters, and the tropical forests of the Virgin Islands
* Moonlight Monument Tour of Washington DC
* Catered group dinners at locally renowned restaurants in Washington DC

Travel Types

• Archaeology
• BackPacking Abroad
• Camping
• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Environmental Studies
• Heritage Tourism
• Hiking
• Native Culture Studies
• Nature Tours
• Rafting
• RainForest Tours
• Sailing
• Snorkeling
• Student Tours
• Tours
• Trekking
• Volunteering

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Subject Areas

• Environmental Studies
• Internship Programs
• Student Trips (non-credit)

Cost in US$:

3150

Program Fees Include:

* Pre-departure orientation
* One-on-one help from Program Coordinator
* Tailored externships
* Room & Board
* Travel between cities
* Group Travel
* Group Dinners
* Group Adventures
* Service Learning Projects

Experience Required

yes

You must be a college student to participate. The requirements as follows: * 2.75 GPA (we will work with you) * Completed one semester of college before the trip * Good Academic standing (please provide an official letter stating) * Current enrollment in a college or University (please provide official documentation)

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 12

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 business days

Post Services Include

• Job and Internship Network

Give Back(packing)'s Mission Statement

Positively impact the lives of others and our own through humanitarian work and travel

Year Founded

2011