Volunteer Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Bureau of Land Management! There are countless ways to help care for America’s public lands — whether it’s spending a day cleaning up a river, maintaining a trail, or serving as a campground host for a season. Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals, families, and groups, and your efforts help keep public lands healthy, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.
Check out upcoming BLM volunteer events below. Explore current longer-term BLM volunteer opportunities at volunteer.gov or contact your local BLM office to learn more.
Annual Volunteer Events
Each year, BLM offices nationwide host volunteer events on special days that celebrate recreation and conservation on public lands.
April: Earth Day
Earth Day is observed worldwide on April 22 to raise environmental awareness and involve citizens and communities in creating a cleaner, healthier world. The BLM works to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations, and you can help achieve this by volunteering for public lands cleanup events near you.
June: National Trails Day
Held the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day is an annual celebration dedicated to the stewardship and enjoyment of America’s trails, and it’s a perfect opportunity to give back to your public lands. Each year, volunteers across the country join forces to maintain, restore, and improve trails that connect people with nature. Join us to help protect vital recreation resources, enhance trail safety, and ensure these pathways remain accessible for current and future generations.
September: National Public Lands Day
Held the last Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. NPLD events are coordinated by the National Environmental Education Foundation.
As the nation’s largest land manager, the BLM plays a vital role in this annual celebration. In 2025, BLM proudly hosted approximately 30% of all National Public Lands Day events that took place on federally managed lands. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the 8,000+ volunteers, staff, and partners who contributed their time and energy to these efforts.
To learn more about National Public Lands Day volunteer opportunities visit neef.org/npld or contact your BLM State Office.
Get Involved!
Check volunteer.gov for upcoming BLM volunteer events and longer-term opportunities to get involved.
