Volunteers are at the heart of what we aim to do — protect and restore the Colorado Plateau. Each year, hundreds of volunteers help us survey springs, plant native grasses, and document grazing impacts. Sometimes we pull weeds, other times we collect data, but thanks to our volunteers, we always bring passion and laughter to the task at hand.
Whether you’re an artist, academic, entrepreneur, or unemployed, we want you! The Grand Canyon Trust offers a variety of trips and volunteer opportunities to fit your lifestyle, interests, and skills. Browse all volunteer opportunities ›
We're always looking for volunteers to help with data entry and other office tasks. If you're based in Flagstaff or Moab, check out our current opportunities ›
Itching to get outside? Volunteer on a research or restoration trip and spend a week roaming around the plateau's mountains, canyons, and forests. Learn about our projects ›
If you live in New York, California, or anywhere in between, no problem. You can advocate for public lands on the Colorado Plateau anytime, anywhere. Here's how ›
Cutbacks in funding, staffing, and resources for managing our public lands mean we need volunteers to complete research and restoration projects on public and Native American lands. Our growing community of passionate citizens is our best hope for conservation on the Colorado Plateau — and beyond.
Like a lot of folks, it means a lot to me to do more for causes I believe in than just cut checks. I really value the opportunity to get my hands dirty and up close to that which we're fighting for."
— Matt McWright, Atherton, CA
Questions? Email volunteernow@grandcanyontrust.org.
We take a variety of student clubs, conservation crews, and other groups on service learning trips across the Colorado Plateau. If you're a group leader looking for volunteer opportunities with the Trust, email Mike Chizhov: mchizhov@grandcanyontrust.org.
We know you volunteer out of love for the Colorado Plateau, but here's what's in it for you:
We're growing our community of volunteers and putting boots and shovels to the ground for conservation. In 2018, over 245 people collectively contributed more than 5,6000 hours to restoration and research projects across the Colorado Plateau. Explore the map to see what we accomplished in the field.
Curious about the menu on volunteer trips, or the gear you'll need?
Read through our FAQs or get in touch ›
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