Our mission is simple but deeply human: to take people beyond city limits, beyond fear, and into the wild—because out there, healing doesn’t just happen… it unfolds. In the quiet of the mountains, along sunlit trails, and on the open water, people begin to breathe again. Through immersive outdoor experiences, we help participants reconnect with nature, with one another, and with the parts of themselves they may have lost along the way. Every outing—whether rugged or peaceful—is an invitation to rediscover hope, resilience, and purpose.

We’re calling on individuals and groups—ages 18 and up, including active seniors—to step into something bigger than a typical volunteer role. When you walk beside someone on a trail, share a conversation at a campsite, or paddle together across open water, you become part of their healing story. These moments change people—and they change us too.

We’re searching for compassionate, outdoors-minded volunteers to support our adventures across Orange, San Diego, and Los Angeles Counties—and beyond. If you believe that nature can restore a tired heart, that community can lift someone out of isolation, and that every person deserves a second chance, then you already belong here with us.

Adventure with purpose—volunteer with Outside the City.

Some of our activities include:
• Cycling with gravel, fat, and mountain bikes
• Paddle boarding, kite surfing, surfing, and jet ski trips
• Sailing—quiet harbor journeys, coastal day sails, and hands-on seamanship that reconnects people to wind, rhythm, and open horizons
• Kayaking—ocean and lake explorations where calm waters and shared paddling create space for reflection and trust
• Outrigging/Canoeing—team-oriented experiences that foster unity, communication, and the simple joy of moving forward together
• Running, trail running, hiking, and backpacking
• Camping and overland trekking in 4x4 vehicles