Jon Mallek is many things. He’s a dairy farmer, a returned Peace Corps volunteer, a former Americorps Crew Lead, a Green Bay Packer fan, a St. Norbert College alum, an economist with a Masters from American University and an aspiring... READ MORE

VOBS heads into a new school year with an expanded presence and a renewed commitment to our Minnesota community.... READ MORE

It’s strange how deserts turn us into believers. I believe in walking in a landscape of mirages, because you learn humility. I believe in living in a land of little water because life is drawn together. Terry Tempest Williams She... READ MORE

Voyageur Outward Bound School (VOBS) is pleased to announce a bold new funding initiative for experiential education programming for high schools, colleges and universities in Texas: Big Bend 2020. VOBS seeks to partner with high schools, colleges and universities in... READ MORE

Not Our First Rodeo Hi, my name is Megan Henning, and I recently joined the VOBS team here in Saint Paul. My title is Outreach Representative and this is a brand new role for VOBS. When I was applying for... READ MORE

VOBS is pleased to announce Voyageur Start 2019! Voyageur Start is a bold funding initiative for our community, our youth and our young adults. Thanks to a very generous new funder, VOBS seeks to partner with Minnesota schools, colleges and youth-serving... READ MORE

Twin Cities Center welcomes a new Program Director! Sovatha Oum may be new to VOBS, but he is not new to the Twin Cities Community. Just say his name in Saint Paul, and people smile. He is a well-known and... READ MORE

It was the last two days of a burly 50-day course, and we were in for one of our biggest challenges yet. Simple as it was, this statement inspired our team to push on through the most miles I’ve ever... READ MORE

Each year, Voyageur Outward Bound School welcomes the Merit Scholars of the University of Notre Dame to Minnesota. These bold and curious first year students begin their Ethical Leadership inquiry and their undergraduate career in the wilderness. Notre Dame students... READ MORE

Dear VOBS Partners, Each year we collaborate with an amazing variety of change-makers to create life-changing programs. We value our our partnership with you–the schools and colleges, youth-serving non-profits and for-profit organizations–who share our vision for a more resilient and... READ MORE