Volunteer
Volunteering for ARC is fun! Whether it's trail building, data entry, oak seedling watering, baking cookies for trail workers, working an information booth, preparing mailings, or helping the Conservancy in other ways, we appreciate each and every volunteer. You can make a difference!
To find pre-scheduled volunteer opportunities, go to the activity calendar and filter by “Volunteer Opportunity.” We look forward to seeing you!
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Be a Part of ARC's Land Stewardship Crew!
Join us for habitat restoration and trail work days. Tasks involve trail building, maintenance, bridge repair, invasive species removal, native plant species restoration, and many other things in between. Our focus in 2012 will be constructing and repairing new trails at the Wakamatsu Farm in Gold Hill and making progress on a large habitat restoration project. We also work along the South Fork American River doing trail work and invasive plant removal with BLM.
Upcoming Stewardship Days:
Saturday, April 14th--Wakamatsu Farm at Gold Hill.
Thursday, April 19th--Wakamatsu Farm at Gold Hill.
Sunday, April 22nd, EARTH DAY; pull Scotch broom on the Flume Trail.
Contact Manny De Aquino (manny@arconservancy.org) or call 530-621-1224 for details and to sign up.
NEW Stewardship Event!
Wakamatsu RESTOR-A-THON
Saturday, May 12th 9am to 1pm
Join volunteers and staff from ARC, REI and the Sierra Nevada AmeriCorp Partnership (SNAP) as we make progress on trail building and maintenance, native plant restoration and general farm beautification in preparation for the Wakamatsu Colony Festival. Lunch provided. You must register to participate. Contact Elena (elena@arconservancy.org) or Manny (Manny@arconservancy.org) to sign up. Special thanks to the REI Sacramento Market for sponsoring lunch and for providing grant funds to support this restoration project!
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Stewardship Days are typically held on the second Saturday and third Thursday of the month. We work from 9am-1pm but times vary by project and by season. Be ready to get dirty, so bring appropriate work attire; also bring water and a snack or lunch. Lastly: have fun!
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Ready to help as a New Volunteer?
Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form or Contact Us
Looking for ideas? Here are some ways you can help:
Out in the community
• Trail building and trail maintenance
• Invasive plant removal
• Tree planting
• Hike Leader
• Staffing information booths at events
In the office
• Mailing newsletters
• Data entry
• Nature Center Docent
• Nature Center Maintenance
• Grant writing
• Environmental Education Support
• Program Leader
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Volunteer Profile:
Jeff Alley
When asked why he volunteers for the Conservancy, Jeff says
"I like to do work locally, especially in areas that I'm familiar with - where I hike and spend time with my family. It's more personal than donating money, which is important, but contributing your time means a lot."
When asked what he likes best about trail maintenance, Jeff says,
"I like the camaraderie, getting to know people with similar interests, and being in the middle of the woods. You can't beat that."
Get Involved!
Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form
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