If you’ve ever dreamed of joining a meaningful cause but worried about the cost—this guide is for you. Here’s how to start fundraising with confidence, and how Trek Relief makes it easier than you think.

Discover four ways to fund your volunteer trek with Trek Relief, from personal fundraising and work-trade credits to alumni perks and our financial aid program. Whether you're just getting started or ready to apply, these options make meaningful travel more accessible than ever.

Trek Relief is redefining what it means to volunteer abroad. Guided by empathy, transparency, and community partnership, we create ethical, purpose-driven travel experiences that support lasting local impact. As a nonprofit, we prioritize financial integrity and cultural respect—ensuring your journey does real good. Discover how we’re building a new model of service that puts people first and invites you to walk with purpose.

Patagonia Inc. spotlights our outdoor classroom project in Chilean Patagonia—built in partnership with Fundación Renoval and powered by the Patagonia Environmental Grants Program. A beautiful example of community-led, regenerative impact in one of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes.

March is International Women’s Month—a time to recognize the strength, leadership, and resilience of women shaping the world. At Trek Relief, we are proud to highlight the incredible women driving global change through sustainable development, conservation, and service-driven travel.

Mongolia’s rolling steppes, vast open skies, and centuries-old nomadic traditions are awe-inspiring, but climate change, desertification, and overgrazing are threatening this way of life. Water scarcity is at the heart of these challenges, making sustainable water access a critical issue for Mongolia’s herding communities.

This August, Trek Relief is launching a volunteer initiative in Arkhangai, Mongolia, to restore wells, support sustainable water management, and empower local families.

Trek Relief started with a simple idea: to merge adventure with purpose. What began as a small grassroots effort in response to the Gorkha earthquake has now become a global movement, bringing together volunteers, donors, and communities to create lasting change through sustainable projects.

January 2025 marks our 8th anniversary, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible community that has made this journey possible. Since our incorporation on January 30, 2017, we’ve been on a mission to empower communities, protect the environment, and inspire socially responsible travel.

So, as we celebrate this milestone, we’re not just looking back, we’re looking ahead to what’s next.