What is a SerVacation?

Our Mission and Core Values

Where Volunteering & Vacation Unite!

Our Mission:

SerVacations equips families, individuals, and groups of all ages to serve others while enjoying an intimate and life-changing vacation that leaves guests feeling more connected to one another and truly connected to the community they visit.

Core Values:

Operationally Excellent
We seek to make serving and vacationing with us from start to finish an easy and pleasurable experience.

Family Atmosphere
Our guests will be treated like family throughout their SerVacation and will be members of our family when it is complete.

Gospel-Centered
We will be a conduit for Christ in the communities we have trips in, loving our neighbors without discrimination.

Servant Minded
We serve others first just as Jesus did, and are happy to be the least so God can be the Most. We are stewards of the journey that He has our guests on.

Generous
We want to inspire our guests and team members to live generously, and we look forward to giving back to the ministries we serve.

What is a SerVacation tour experience?

Don't Escape it all...ENGAGE it all!

A SerVacation™ tour experience is a single or multi-day tour that includes volunteer service opportunities at local charities in the morning, then an authentic lunch featuring tastes of the culture of the neighborhood that you are exploring that day, followed by visits to major attractions in that area and even a few hidden gems — all with professional and often native guides who will make you feel connected with the neighborhoods that you are visiting.

We’ve been there!
Going on a vacation/get-away experience – hoping that it provides the needed emotional, physical, and spiritual deposit that we can take back with us once we return to our normal routines. Oftentimes we’re left wondering, “Was that it? Did that really help? Do I feel closer to my family/to others/to God?” A SerVacation tour experience is customized to help individuals, families, churches, and businesses who want unique volunteer vacation experiences that offer more than just leisure.

Reconnect with yourself, your family, & your faith.
One of the most important aspects of a SerVacation is reconnection. In our day-to-day life, we oftentimes miss opportunities to appreciate the small things… to listen to others’ stories… to spend quality time with our loved ones… to be still, and meditate on the goodness of God. Let us help your family, group, or company unwind, volunteer, and reconnect today; chat with us and let us help you Make Memories that Matter!

Why choose us?

One of the best ways to build memories and personal connections is by serving alongside family and new friends. SerVacation tour experiences ensure that you have the time for relaxation and rejuvenation, but you'll also make a difference. Ultimately, you’re able to return back to your normal lifestyle with greater purpose, excited to share stories about your experience–both your times of leisure and your service times – and even share a stronger connection with your family, friends, or co-travelers.

Outstanding Sightseeing

Our tours visit all of the major attractions and even a few hidden gems — all with professional guides who will make you feel connected with the community that you are visiting.

You can be...

Our tours visit all of the major attractions and even a few hidden gems — all with professional guides who will make you feel connected with the community that you are visiting.

You can be assured that unless otherwise noted, all of the tours and attractions we visit are family-friendly. Most of our tours are designed as curriculum-based travel to supplement kids' experiences in the classroom or homeschool and enthrall adults of all ages as well.

Authentic Cuisine

Our single-day trips typically include an authentic lunch featuring tastes of the culture of the neighborhood that you are exploring that day.

Multi-day trips include breakfast, and select ...

Our single-day trips typically include an authentic lunch featuring tastes of the culture of the neighborhood that you are exploring that day.

Multi-day trips include breakfast, and select lunches and dinners, with optional pay-as-you-go dinners so that guests can choose to socialize with their new friends and fellow guests or go explore on their own.

Volunteering

We offer opportunities for travelers to give back to the communities they visit through service-based projects. These projects can be customized to the interests and skills of participants, and the...

We offer opportunities for travelers to give back to the communities they visit through service-based projects. These projects can be customized to the interests and skills of participants, and they are a great way to learn about new cultures while making a positive impact. All participants are sure to leave feeling great about their contribution. 

Single-day SerVacations often include 2-3 hours of volunteering while multi-day tours have similar blocks scattered throughout the itinerary.

Servacation themes

We have a SerVacation for every group’s interests!

  • Arts & Culture
  • Christian Ministry
  • Ecology & Conservation
  • Meeting the Needs of the Marginalized (Homeless, Human Trafficking, Hunger, Addiction)
  • Pets, Zoological, Aquatic Life
  • Sports, Youth Leadership Development
  • Veterans and First Responders
  • Widows, Orphans, and Single Mothers

    • Frequently asked questions

    Most frequent questions and answers

    A SerVacation™ tour experience is a single or multi-day tour that includes volunteer service opportunities at local charities in the morning, then an authentic lunch featuring tastes of the culture of the neighborhood that you are exploring that day, followed by visits to major attractions in that area and even a few hidden gems — all with professional guides who will make you feel connected with the neighborhood that you are visiting.

    On our multi-day itineraries, you will stay at a full-service hotel with amenities suited for families. Transportation by a luxury coach is provided. All lunches and some dinners are included. Other dinners with the group are optional and pay-as-you-go.

    We encourage you to get to know your fellow guests as SerVacations travelers enjoy a lot in common!

    • Compassionate People who want to be a light to the world.
    • People who enjoy getting to know new people and want to be treated by their hosts like family.
    • Solo Travelers, Couples, and Families with all ages of children, early childhood, pre-teen, and teenagers.
    • People who enjoy flexibility, but want to have their trip planned out for them so that they don't have to worry about the details unless they desire.
    • Those who find service to others and vacation to be a way to recharge, where purpose in their lives can be revealed.
    • Student and church groups, looking to serve while incorporating high-quality speakers and teachers on topics like marriage, parenting, youth leadership, etc.
    • People who prioritize relationships with their Creator, and family, and serve others first.
    • Those who are excited about connecting with the people, history, and culture in a given city and want to leave feeling like an honorary local who knows the heart of the city.

    All kinds of groups enjoy SerVacations, here are just a few that our trips are perfect for:

    Homeschool Family Groups
    55+ Community Travel Groups
    Faith-Based Groups – Care groups, Youth groups, Seniors
    Singles Groups
    Alumni Associations
    Marriage Retreats
    Family Reunions
    Missions Pastors/Wives Conference
    Corporate Retreat/Meeting
    Corporate Alumni Travel

    Absolutely. All of our tour packages and itineraries can be tweaked to some extent to include other destinations, specialty tours, and volunteer experiences that suit your group. You tell us about your group and your goals, and we can help brainstorm the perfect ideas to make it a one-of-a-kind trip that your group members will not soon forget!

    Multi-day:
    Deluxe transportation is always included on our multi-day tours.

    SIngle-day:
    Usually guests meet at one of a few pickup spots, or all meet at a particular attraction featured in the itinerary and then transportation if necessary is provided from there.

    Our goal is to give you the day off from driving and leave all the logistics up to us so that your group can relax and enjoy your trip to the fullest.

    If you see a particular tour itinerary that is of interest to you, please fill out a tour inquiry form on that tour description page and we will contact you shortly.

    Can’t wait to discuss, or want to customize a tour, feel free to call our Chief Service Officer, Fred Carlson at 678-358-5567 or email him at fred.carlson@servacations.com!

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    Unwind from the daily grind of life and spend quality time connecting with your loved ones, fellow travelers, and with your faith through our volunteer vacation experiences.
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