Volunteers like you play a key role in BLM. Not only do you help us care for our natural and cultural resouces, but you also gain a clearer perspective on the many challenges facing our public lands.

You represent BLM to the community and the community to BLM. The hours you spent in service to the public lands "Make a difference!" Thank you for your support! 

2012 Volunteer Hours
Volunteer Hours Contributed	123,877
Hosted or Donated Worker Hours Contributed*	109,773
Total Hours	233,650
Total Value**	$5,091,234

*Hosted or donated workers are provided at no direct cost to BLM but receive some form of payment for their work from another organization
**Based on the value of volunteer time defined by independentsector.org

Scouts and supporters plant seedlings at Scouting for Trees Project
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