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Volunteer opportunities at federal land agencies and other environmental/conservation organizations and associations, including volunteer positions with the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, the Fish & Wildlife Service, and other organizations.
Environmental New Year's Resolutions
Some ideas for environmental new year's resolutions and environmental goals
Appalachian Trail Conference
Volunteer-based non-profit organization that helps to maintain the 2,160-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Bureau of Land Management
Provides general information on volunteer opportunities on BLM lands, including a list of state volunteer contacts.
Bureau of Land Management - Alaska Region
Volunteer program includes archeology, site restoration, trail maintenance, wildlife inventory, land surveying, and more.
Bureau of Land Management - Montana and the Dakotas
Includes information on volunteering, including opportunities, a location map, an application form, and a volunteer agreement form.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society
Provides information on volunteer opportunities.
Christian Ministry in National Parks
Includes information on how to become involved in A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP) program.
Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement
Builds, promotes, and utilizes the environmental ethic, expertise, and commitment of older persons to expand citizen involvement in protecting and caring for the environment.
Environmental Protection Agency
Learn about the EPA's National Volunteer Monitoring Program.
Forest Service
Includes information on several volunteer programs association with the USDA Forest Service including Volunteers for Peace, the Touch America Project, Passport in Time, and other programs.
Landmark Volunteers
Non-profit summer service organization for high school students offering the opportunity to work at important historical, cultural, environmental or social service institutions.
Peace Corps
Includes information on careers in natural resource management, including examples of projects and how to apply.
Service to America
Collaborative program to provide volunteer service to the National Park Service though the President's Summit for America's Future and the Boy Scouts of America. Includes clickable map of volunteer opportunities.
Student Conservation Association
Includes information on volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities.
Tennessee Valley Authority
Covers current employment opportunities, college recruitment and intern programs, how to prepare a scannable resume, and TVA locations.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Features general information on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Volunteer Clearinghouse.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Information on career opportunities, including job descriptions, qualification requirements, benefits, volunteering, and a list of regional offices.
U.S. Geological Survey
Includes list of volunteer opportunities searchable by region and type of work.
Volunteer Today
Monthly electronic newsletter featuring ideas and tips on working with volunteers.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
Non-profit environmental organization dedicated to preserving and protecting state resources through volunteer projects and training programs. 
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
Places individuals with community-based agencies to help find long-term solutions to the problems caused by urban and rural poverty. Includes national database.

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