VOLUNTEER SERVICE TRIPS - CUSTOMIZED

Note: Customized trips for 2022 are full. Consider joining us for an Open Trip or Race to Winterize

Customized Volunteer Service Trips are arranged in consultation with Tipi Raiser's staff to fit the schedule and preferences of a group; whether that be a school, scouts, church, workplace or group of friends and family.

​Customized Trips may include any combination of: 

• Service – Cutting and stacking firewood, housing repairs, special projects, delivering food boxes, etc.  Projects are designed based on the skill level and interests of the visiting group. These projects are done cooperatively with Tribal members.

• Educational and Cultural Presentations/Ceremonies - Discussions with tribal elders and youth, visiting significant historical sites, participating in traditional dance and drum circles, etc.
• Recreational Activities - Playing together is integrated into everything we do. Native friends and guides join us in exploring their land, horseback riding and more.

It is through all of the above that our mission toward RECONCILIATION can be achieved.

​The Tipi Raisers provides food, lodging, and the educational, cultural and recreational experiences. Trips vary in length but are typically five to seven days.

Customized Volunteer service trips are free, though we do ask that volunteers give back in some way that is meaningful to them- this could be through spreading the word and fundraising within their community (we encourage volunteers to set a goal of $1000), adopting a project to follow through with after the trip or making a donation to Tipi Raisers.

If you belong to a school, university, business, church, etc. and would like to arrange a Customized Volunteer Trip for your group please contact us to discuss scheduling and details.
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​NOTES:
- Food and modest lodging are provided.  If you have specific - food requirements please bring what you need.
- Packing list will be sent upon registration.
- Transportation is not provided.
For more information, please contact Program Assistant Mackenzie Tilton at: Mackenzie@thetipiraisers.org.

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Volunteers Assist with Tipi Raising:

Traditional Hand Games during University of Georgia Spring Break 2019 Volunteer Trip.

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Examples of Past Service Projects:

• Maintaining a year-round wood bank with our partner and friend, Norbert Bell, on his property on Pine Ridge.
• Working with the Southern Ute school district on a landscaping project.
• Working with tribal officials to repair over 200 homes damaged from hailstorm and to provide heating and weather proofing to homes on Pine Ridge.
• Filling sand bags during the 2018 floods.
• Working with Tribal members to provide exterior home repairs such as windows, roofs, trailer skirting and siding at homeowners requests.
• Hosting multiple community meals, holiday celebrations and gatherings in support of requests from local community members.
• Constructing wheel chair ramps, remodeling of home interiors, reconstruction of burned out house interiors.
• Planting and tending multiple community gardens.
• Collecting, wrapping and organizing holiday gifts.
• Delivering supplies and food on multiple reservations in the southwest region.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING AND PLAYING WITH YOU SOON!