Meaningful Ways to Get Involved
Volunteering with Refuge Stewards offers opportunities to engage in hands on conservation while supporting inclusive, refugee led stewardship. Volunteer opportunities are designed to welcome individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and experience levels.
Participation is grounded in respect for land, people, and shared responsibility for care.
What Volunteer Opportunities Look Like
Volunteer opportunities focus on practical stewardship and community connection.
Activities may take place on protected lands, along trails, or within natural habitats that require ongoing care and attention.
Types of Stewardship Activities
- Habitat restoration and native planting
- Trail maintenance and erosion control
- Invasive species management
- Land monitoring and observation
- Seasonal stewardship projects
Who Can Volunteer
Volunteer opportunities are open to individuals and small groups who are interested in conservation and community based stewardship.
No prior experience is required for many activities. Guidance and support are provided to ensure that volunteers feel confident and prepared.
Inclusive and Refugee Led Stewardship
Refuge Stewards centers refugee leadership and participation in conservation work.
Volunteers work alongside refugees and community members, learning from diverse perspectives and shared experiences.
Learning Through Action
Volunteering is an opportunity to learn by doing.
Participants gain insight into ecological systems, land care practices, and the social dimensions of conservation through hands on involvement.
Time Commitment and Flexibility
Volunteer opportunities vary in length and scope.
Some activities take place during single day events, while others may involve ongoing or seasonal engagement.
Preparing to Volunteer
Volunteers are encouraged to come prepared for outdoor conditions.
Clear guidance is provided regarding clothing, tools, safety considerations, and expectations for each opportunity.
Safety and Shared Responsibility
Safety is a core priority.
All volunteer activities follow established safety practices, and participants are encouraged to communicate openly and follow stewardship guidance.
Building Community Through Stewardship
Volunteering creates opportunities for connection.
Working together on the land fosters relationships, shared purpose, and a deeper sense of belonging to place and community.
Long Term Impact
Volunteer contributions support the long term health of protected lands.
Through consistent care and collective effort, volunteers help ensure that natural areas remain healthy and accessible for future generations.
Explore Opportunities
Volunteering with Refuge Stewards is an invitation to participate in meaningful conservation work that values inclusion, learning, and shared stewardship.