VOLUNTEER SERVICE TRIPS

Volunteer Service Trips:  These trips are available to individuals, families or groups on a first-come, first-served basis in order of registrations received. Volunteer service trips may take place at our base camp in Sedalia, CO or in several Native communities in the region including Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in S.D., the Hopi Nation in AZ and the Navajo Nation in AZ and NM.  Service trips typically range from 4 -7 days, depending on the location. While these trips are largely focused on service projects, we always aim to incorporate a combination of recreation and cultural experiences. 

Service projects may include renovating or repairing homes in need of windows, doors or handicap ramps, etc., or cutting and distributing firewood, delivering requested donations or food and supply boxes. There are sometimes also opportunities to cook for funerals that might be taking place or other service opportunities that arise organically during the trip. Projects are based on the skill level and interests of the visiting individuals. Many of these projects are done cooperatively with Tribal members. 

Volunteer service trips are free,  As such, we provide our volunteers with ways that they may do their own fundraising and strongly encourage them to engage their friends, family and professional network to help offset our costs for offering these trips free of charge.  We encourage you to set a FUNDRAISING goal of at least $750. Other ways volunteers can give back include adopting a project, spreading the word in their community or making a donation directly to Tipi Raisers.

​NOTES:
- Food and modest lodging and/or camping 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.

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Volunteer Service Trips/2022:

• May 26 - June 1: Miscellaneous Projects on Hopi Nation- This trip is full
• September 2 - 5: Race to Winterize Projects on Pine Ridge
• October 8 - 15: Race to Winterize on the Navajo and Hopi Nations
• November 11 - 14: Race to Winterize Projects on Pine Ridge
• December 2 - 5: Race to Winterize and Holiday Gift Drive for Pine Ridge, Navajo and Hopi Nations

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Keep an eye on this page as more dates and different locations may be announced.

​Due to Covid-19 we will monitor the safety of these trips and update the website as we know more.

COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES

Traditional Hand Games during University of Georgia Spring Break 2019 Pine Ridge Service Trip.

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Examples of Past Service Projects:

• Winterizing homes year-round (working on windows, siding and roofs).
• Cutting, stacking and delivering firewood.
• Landscaping on the Southern Ute football field.
• Hosting multiple community meals, holiday celebrations and gatherings in support of requests from local community requests.
• Reconstruction of burned out house interiors.
• Filling and laying sandbags during floods after bomb cyclone blizzard.
  
• Organizing food and material donations and distributing as needed.
• Working to restore the Wounded Knee Community Center in Pine Ridge.
• Planting, tending and harvesting multiple community gardens.
• Delivery of over 100 mattresses.