Voluntourism: Love It Like A Local!
Part of what makes the Outer Banks special is the large number of non-profits (over 100!) and the fine work these organizations do to protect and preserve our community of just 37,000 year-round residents. It’s a testament to the generosity of the locals and an expression of how much we care for this special place. If you love the Outer Banks, love it like a local and get involved with a non-profit and turn a great vacation into a life-changing experience. It’s a great way to learn more about the culture, history and natural environment and get closer to the beating heart of this community by working with locals who are lending a hand to others in need.
Whether your interests are sea turtles and shelter animals, or shorelines and surfing, you’re sure to find like-minded people dedicating their time and energy to the cause. Come on down and pitch in on a beach clean-up. Work a couple of hours at the local food bank or a non-profit historic attraction. Help out at a local event, which are often fundraisers that allow the non-profit to continue its work throughout the year. These are just a few examples of “voluntourism” and we hope to share more of these opportunities here and through the links below.
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Our State, OBVB Host Voluntourism Event at Elizabethan Gardens
On May 18, 2024 the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau partnered with Our State Magazine to host a voluntourism event at Elizabethan Gardens in celebration of the magazine’s newest special issue, North Carolina Outdoors! Attendees traveled from Fayetteville, Greensboro, Raleigh and other areas of the state to participate and spent two hours tending to the grounds and working in the Greenhouse Nursery area.
Outer Banks Voluntourism 'In the News'
- Working Vacay? (Outer Banks Milepost - Issue 13.2, April 2024)
- Volunteering While Vacationing (King Air Magazine - March 2024)
