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Rustic Pathways is committed to providing high quality community service programs that enrich the hearts and minds of our students and offer tangible benefits to the communities we serve.  We offer service trips throughout the year and a broad range of both environmentally based and human based service projects across our global network.  Our primary goal is to meet the needs of the local people we serve while enriching the lives and broadening the perspective of our own students. 

Most students that join a Rustic Pathways program include one or more weeks of community service in their overseas adventure. We provide students the knowledge, motivation, and skills necessary to make a difference in the world.  Our service programs are diverse, exciting, culturally welcoming and loads of fun! 

Scroll down below and click on the links to view more information about any of our service programs, or call (800) 321-4353 if you would like further information on customizing your own international service trip. 

Questions?  rustic@rusticpathways.com
 
Click above to view the programs in each country.



Programs (Scroll down for brief description)
COUNTRY
LENGTH
NUMBER OF DEPARTURE DATES
COST


AWESOME AUSSIE SERVICE & ADVENTURE
COMMUNITY SERVICE
TOURING+ADVENTURE
 17 Days from
$2,695
9 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Up to 36 Community Service Hours
Miles of sandy beaches, lush rainforest and majestic mountains await you at the Sunshine Coast. From life in the Outback, to the laid-back style of the coast, this program is a sample of the best of the land Down Under. You’ll explore the Glasshouse Mountains one week, and surf the waves at the area’s best beaches the next.  Along the way you’ll also have the chance to contribute to a number of environmental, community and animal-based service projects.  more »
 
SUNSHINE COAST SERVICE & ADVENTURE
COMMUNITY SERVICE

10 Days from
$1,295
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 30 Community Service Hours
Based at Rustic Pathways beautiful mountain house in the hinterland of Australia’s glorious east coast Sunshine Coast, our Sunshine Coast Service & Adventure program offers students the chance to enjoy some exciting environmental and animal based service projects in conjunction with a week of touring and fun.  more »

SYDNEY REEF & RAINFOREST
COMMUNITY SERVICE

17 Days from
$5,495
3 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 30 Community Service Hours
Extreme adventure in Australia’s tropics, plus a stop in cosmopolitan Sydney. Includes whitewater rafting the Tully River, snorkeling with Minke whales, marine and coral research on The Great Barrier Reef (participants are awarded community service hours), relaxing on beautiful white sand beaches, and taking in the highlights of famous Sydney. An awesome adventure you’ll love!  more »
 
AUSSIE SURF & SERVICE
COMMUNITY SERVICE

10 Days from
$1,495
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Up to 18 Community Service Hours
With more than 80 percent of the country’s population living somewhere along the coastline, surfing, swimming and beach time are a way of life in the land Down Under. If you love the water and the waves, or have always wanted to learn to surf, Aussie Surf and Service is a fantastic chance to live the laid-back lifestyle and catch some epic waves along the way. more »

FLOATING VILLAGE SERVICE
COMMUNITY SERVICE

10 Days from
$1,295
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 16 and up,
Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
Step aboard Rustic Pathways’ wooden boat, and get ready for the service adventure of a lifetime! This program will bring you through Cambodia’s untouched floating villages, contributing to ongoing service projects while experiencing the fascinating and humbling way of life on the river.  Our boat will meander down these tiny canals of the Tonle Sap Waterway, passing clusters of bobbling houseboats and bamboo shelters. more »
 
THE BATTANBANG PROJECT
COMMUNITY SERVICE

10 Days from
$1,095
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
The quaint riverside town of Battambang is the site of one of Rustic Pathway’s newest ventures. You’ll become a part of this new project as you work together with Cambodian youth to lay the groundwork for a brand new guesthouse. This project will evolve throughout the summer, taking shape as the summer progresses. The fluid nature of the project allows you to participate in several different aspects of the guesthouse. You may, literally, lay the foundation for the new guesthouse, or work alongside locals as the construction begins on this new abode in beautiful rural Cambodia. more »

SHAXI VILLAGE SERVICE PROJECT
COMMUNITY SERVICE

10 Days from
$1,195
7 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
Step back in time to the quaint village of Shaxi for this cool new service project. Stay in a revamped ancient monastery and get to know the local Bai people and culture while engaging in a variety of service initiatives. Help locals farm their crops, fix-up the local school, and teach English to excited children. Make connections and share smiles in the charming village of Shaxi more »
 
THE GIANT PANDA CONSERVATION PROJECT
COMMUNITY SERVICE

10 Days from
$1,395
7 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
Nestled amongst the dramatic peaks of the Woolong National Reserve, this exciting new project will have you working hands on with these adorable creatures. Help caretakers while learning about the panda’s diet, preparing their food work on maintenance projects, and assist with ongoing research. This is a special chance to get up close and personal with these loveable animals. more »

THE BRI BRI CARIBBEAN SERVICE PROJECT
COMMUNITY SERVICE

8 Days from
$1,295
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
The Bribrí Caribbean Service Project will take you into the heart of the Talamanca countryside to a Bribrí village where you will gain a unique insight into an indigenous group that has integrated into mainstream Costa Rican society while at the same time maintaining aspects of their traditional culture. more »
 
THREE VILLAGES A RURAL SERVICE ADVENTURE
COMMUNITY SERVICE

8 Days from
$1,195
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 36 Community Service Hours
Live in a welcoming rural village in one of the most biodiverse wildlife refuges in the Americas. Cruise jungle waterways, plant trees with school children, and monitor caiman populations. This is an exciting program for the ecology-minded student. Amazing wildlife, friendly people, and rewarding service combine to create a perfect summer.   more »

SOCCER & SERVICE IN LA PAZ
COMMUNITY SERVICE

8 Days from
$995
10 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 32 Community Service Hours
Immerse yourself in Costa Rican culture through the world’s most popular sport – soccer. Live with local families and contribute to community service efforts in the rural village of La Paz. Milk cows, teach local school children, practice your Spanish, and play soccer with local teams. This program is designed for soccer players of all abilities and anyone interested in a great cultural experience.
 more »
 
MALEKU TRIBE SERVICE PROGRAM
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 15 Days from
Starting at:
$2,695
4 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,

Earn up to 32 Community Service Hours
Immerse yourself in a small, Friendly indigenous village in northwestern Costa Rica. Paint house, tutor English, learn Maleku, speak Spanish, paint indigenous artesania, learn medicinal uses of local plant, participate in a traditional Maleku ceremony and much more. Live near Arena Volcano, perform satisfying service work, learn about a unique indigenous culture and have tons of fun on this brand new service project. Capi Capi and welcome to the Maleku Tribe Service Program!   more »

TURTLE CONSERVATION PROJECT
COMMUNITY SERVICE
 8 Days from
Starting at:
$1,295
8 Departure Dates available
Ages : 14 and up,
Earn up to 32 Community Service Hours
Live on the beach and help save the endangered Lora sea turtle population. Work in the hatchery by day and patrol the beach by night. Play soccer or volleyball in the sand, zipline or go horseback riding through the jungle, or relax and read a book while enjoying the soothing Pacific breezes. An amazing and unique program!  more »
 
VOLCANO & RAINFOREST SERVICE B