[Update: I survived] Need help getting something done? I have unlimited flight benefits this summer and want to spend my summer helping outors

That's honestly such a cool way to spend your summer. Since you've got those flight benefits, you should definitely look into disaster relief or home repair projects in areas that just got hit by storms or floods. I've spent a lot of time on job sites, and there's always a massive need for people who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty with some manual labor. It's way more rewarding than just sitting around on vacation.

If you really want to make a dent, check out some of the habitat restoration crews or community rebuild projects in the Pacific Northwest or even down in the Gulf Coast. They usually have volunteer housing set up, which saves you from paying for hotels. Just make sure you bring some solid boots and gear that can take a beating, because whatever project you pick, you're going to be exhausted by the end of the day. It’s hard work, but you'll definitely feel like you actually accomplished something by the time fall rolls around.