Last year volunteers built trails to the Appalachian Trail, diverted a stream, and helped build a park. There is no experience necessary, just enthusiasm.
Volunteers have real contact with the community.
They have experience hosting Spring Breaks and welcome the volunteers. Last year's participants speak about the Mayor of the town as a friend - someone who gracefully showed them his town. Narrows, Virginia used to be mainly supported by an industry that produced cigarette filters. This business has dpess has downsized which has left the town facing economic difficulties. Recently a large mall has been built in the area.