Catalina Island is an ideal Southern California destination for everything from getting married to going scuba diving. It’s also an ideal destination for making a difference.
Catalina Island volunteer vacations allow those who want to make their vacation matter to do just that by working with the Catalina Island Conservancy. Established in 1972, the Catalina Island Conservancy is responsible for preserving and protecting nearly 90 percent of Catalina Island. Each year, staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that the unique flora and fauna on Catalina Island survive and thrive.
Catalina Island Volunteers can take part in a variety of conservation activities, including beach cleanups, native plant propagation and naturalist training. Thanks to the partnership between Catalina Island Vacation Rentals and the Catalina Island Conservancy, volunteering vacationers can stay in the comforts of a home – one of CIVR’s nearly 200 Catalina Island vacation rentals. With plenty of room to spread out as well as
Participants in the Catalina Island Volunteer Vacations program will receive a special discounted rate on both Catalina accommodations and Catalina Island ferry transportation with Catalina Passenger Services, which operates between Newport Beach and Avalon. For more information, visit our Catalina Island Volunteer Vacations page.