“Conservation is a state of harmony between [people] and land.”
~ Aldo Leopold
The USDA Forest Service believes in service to each other and the planet; the connections of people and nature; that conservation means we protect, preserve, and restore public lands for the people and their enjoyment; that diversity is key—people and cultures, experiences and ecosystems; and that safety is at the heart of everything we do.
Thousands of partnerships, projects, and programs with citizens, organizations, Friends Groups, and many others help the Forest Service every day to accomplish our mission of caring for the land and serving the people.
Whatever your interest, location, level of experience, or age, you are welcome to join this incredible legacy of service on our public lands. This is your opportunity to give back to your community, to experience nature and learn more about our resources, and to meet new people.
The Forest Service needs your help to care for the land and serve people; this page will help you learn more about the Forest Service Volunteer Program and how you can contribute.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Forest Service!
“Without volunteers, we’d be a nation without a soul.”
~ Rosalynn Carter