Outdoor Afro
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Outdoor Afro is a national nonprofit that helps Black people enjoy nature and feel they belong outdoors. Trained volunteer leaders guide trips like fishing, hiking, kayaking and camping, which you can find in the Outdoor Afro app. Its Making Waves program pays for a beginner swim lesson series through local swim providers, and some of those providers are in the Atlanta area.
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- Taking volunteers now
- NoFrom the description, not confirmed
- How often
- A regular scheduleFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Outdoors, With people (tutoring, mentoring, visiting), EventsFrom the description, not confirmed
- Who can come
- Adults (18 and up)From the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Apply in the Outdoor Afro app during the leader recruitment window, which generally runs November to January.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 10
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Making WavesService
Outdoor Afro pays for one series of beginner swim lessons for Black children, adults, elders and caregivers. You ask a local swim provider, and the provider requests the scholarship for you. Three providers are listed in Atlanta and Alpharetta.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
Outdoor Afro App Trips and ActivitiesService
The app lists local Outdoor Afro trips and water-based activities such as kayaking, beach cleanups, and swim opportunities.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
Outdoor Afro Leadership TrainingProgram
This annual training prepares volunteer leaders to plan safer outdoor trips and manage risk.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Virtual Brand AmbassadorProgram
A volunteer role for nature lovers anywhere in the country who share their outdoor knowledge online. Ambassadors post videos or photos with text on the Outdoor Afro app, website and social media, at least three a week.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Volunteer Leader ProgramProgram
Outdoor Afro selects and trains volunteer leaders who plan and lead outdoor trips in their own communities. Leaders commit to at least 12 in-person outings a year and attend a yearly leadership training. The 2026–2027 application window has closed.
Events 5
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Big CampOut (summer camping weekends)
Summer each year
The Big CampOut is a summer camping program where Outdoor Afro volunteer leaders host welcoming weekends for people new to camping or experienced. Families cook, explore and share stories. You find events in the app.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
The Big Campout
Recurring annual activation
This family camping program helps families learn camping basics while spending time with community.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
The Big Fish
Annual
This annual fishing trip introduces Outdoor Afro participants to fishing basics and park-based outdoor activities.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Volunteer-led nature trips (Outdoor Afro app)
Monthly, year-round
Trained volunteer leaders host guided outdoor trips and events year-round, such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, gardening, biking and beach cleanups. You find trips near you in the Outdoor Afro app. An Atlanta group exists.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Big Fish (summer fishing trips)
Date not announced
Big Fish is a summer of beginner-friendly fishing outings in state and national parks, led by Outdoor Afro volunteers. People learn basic fishing, about permits and local waterways, and meet park staff. Find outings in the Outdoor Afro app.
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