Volunteers

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Forest Service. Volunteers are crucial in working toward our mission of sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The types of work a volunteer can perform are many and varied.  It is a program that has something for everyone - retirees, professionals, students, and young people, as well as service clubs and youth groups. Some volunteers work full-time for a short period of time, while others donate a few hours a day each week or contribute a one-time service. If you would like to volunteer or would like to speak with someone regarding volunteering in general, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteer and give back to your public lands! Volunteering is one way to take an active part of land management by being a steward of the land we all enjoy. Volunteering can provide valuable experience and lifelong memories. Opportunities can range from a single-day project to a long-term undertaking lasting for several months. What captures your interest? Trail work, campground host, bird & wildlife surveys, invasive weed pulls, historic preservation, information receptionist, wilderness restoration, conservation education? There are many ways to transfer your love of the land to the management of the land.

There are multiple benefits to volunteering, such as...

• Earning college credits through volunteer internships
• Diversifying your job experience
• Providing community service
• Educating the public about natural resources
• Meeting people and forming new friendships
• Exercising while caring for the land
• Seeing new and exciting places
• Having fun

You can receive the “America the Beautiful” Volunteer Pass 

What are the benefits of the pass? The pass covers entrance and/or standard amenity fees on lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bureau of Land Management. Passes are valid for one year from the issuance date. 

How can I qualify for a Volunteer Pass? You can receive an America the Beautiful Volunteer Pass in recognition of your efforts by accruing 250 hours of volunteer service on participating Federal public lands. Simply coordinate tracking of your hours with your volunteer supervisor or volunteer coordinator and they can request the pass for you. 

Find more information about the America the Beautiful Volunteer Pass on the USGS Website. 

How to get involved:

Contact a district near you or complete a Volunteer Service Application form. 

The Volunteer Service Application form is optional.  The form is not an agreement and does not obligate you to volunteer.  The form provides you a way to let us at the Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands know your interest in volunteering.

Submit your Volunteer Service Application form to this secure folder.