Volunteers are vital to the Division's ongoing management of the City of Austin's almost 30,000 acres. The generous donation an individual makes of their time, energy and expertise is valued and respected. Participating as a volunteer is an opportunity to:

• see protected natural areas not open to the general public

• learn and work alongside expert staff, and

• contribute to projects benefiting the land and the community at large.

Volunteers participate in a wide-variety of activities on the City of Austin Wildlands. Wildland Conservation Division staff schedules monthly volunteer projects, or MVPs, typically on a Saturday or Sunday for 4-6 hours. MVPs are typically outdoor activities that contribute to land management goals and can include restoration, exotic plant removal, seed collection, and trash removal, and more. Many of the volunteer projects take place in natural areas surprisingly close to town, allowing volunteers to experience the wilds of Austin without packing a tent. Additionally, projects arise where staff may need special assistance, such as a certain expertise or finding someone to help over a period of time.

To sign up to be a volunteer with the Division, either as an individual or group, please click the links on the right to fill out and submit a form. If you want more information, email the Environmental Conservation Information Specialist the coordinator of the Division's volunteer program or call him at (512) 972-1682.