Coconino National Forest
 

Volunteering

Volunteering

[photo] 5 volunteers working on a trail in the Coconino ForestVolunteers in the National Forests

 

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Forest Service. The types of work a volunteer can perform are many and varied; the only tasks a volunteer cannot carry out are those associated with law enforcement and firefighting.

 

Your talents and skills are matched with your work preference to obtain a role that satisfies you andbest fulfills the mission of the Forest Service/USDA. You may work on a part-time or full-time basis. You can participate in a one-time project or serve over several months, seasons, or year-round. The commitment you make is up to you. Training may be provided to you if your job requires it. College students may perform volunteer service related to their coursework for college credit. A variety of jobs are available if you prefer the office environment. There are also numerous opportunities to perform vigorous but satisfying physical labor outdoors.

 

 

 

If you are interested in pursuing volunteer work on the Coconino National Forest you may contact the following people on the various Ranger Districts in your area of interest:

 

 

In the Happy Jack/Blue Ridge area north of the town of Strawberry:

  • Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Suzy Lankford, 928-477-5014

 

In the Sedona/Verde Valley area:

  • Red Rock Ranger District, Angela Abel, 928-203-7535
  • For a variety of forest-related volunteer opportunities in the Sedona area, see Friends Of The Forest Sedona's website

 

In the Flagstaff Area:

  • Flagstaff Ranger District, Justin Loxley, 928-527-8213

Camp Elden Volunteer Program - Spring/Summer volunteer opportunities in beautiful Flagstaff that allow you to hook up your RV/Trailer with utilities and volunteer on the Forest for 3-4 days a week.  There are a variety of skills and abilities needed every summer in the cool mountain pines!

 

For your convenience, Flagstaff Ranger District volunteer positions are available on-line at the Volunteer.gov/gov web site. Enter the word "Coconino" in the key word search at the top of the page and select the position your interested in. The on-line applications are located at the bottom of each position posting. Please allow one to two weeks for application review. Hard copy applications can be mailed to the address below. 

  • Volunteer Policies

    Things You Need To Know Information on uniforms, work sites, vehicles, radio use, and orentation/training.

Justin Loxley, Volunteer Coordinator
5075 N. Hwy. 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Phone: 928-527-8213
Email: jdloxley@fs.fed.us

  • Friends of the Forest - In the Flagstaff Area:
    Friends of Northern Arizona Forests is a new volunteer group in the Flagstaff area. Volunteers assist with district programs such as fire lookouts, trail maintenance, aspen stand fence maintenance, stock program, mountain bike and hiking trail patrols and many other opportunities available to its members. Group offers direct assistance to the Flagstaff Ranger District.

 

Fliers and Project Information:

The Arizona Trail - "The Trail" Arizona Trail Calendar

Forest Service calling for potential volunteer to this year's Wilderness Information Specialist Tri-Forest Training Session. [June 8, 2008 News Release]

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Click here for more information from the National Office of the USDA Forest Service

 

Coconino Rural Environment Corps

 

Student Conservation Association

 

National Association of Service and Conservation Corps

 

American Conservation Experience (ACE)