It's National Volunteer Week

The NRCS Earth Team Program, created in 1985, offers many types of opportunities to anyone over 14 years of age who is interested in volunteering to make a positive difference for the Nation’s natural resources.  Earth Team volunteers help NRCS conservationists provide everything from conservation technical assistance to teaching and generating awareness about conservation through the use of community projects.  Volunteers often help with projects to improve water quality, community beautification, and erosion control.  Earth Team volunteers can also work in NRCS offices providing clerical, computer and writing skills.

“We at the NRCS are proud of the dedicated volunteers and employees who have committed their time and talents to conserving and protecting soil, water, and wildlife for their community.  We hope that National Volunteer Week will motivate others to volunteer their time and talent to help NRCS achieve it’s mission as we continue helping people help the land,” said NRCS National Earth Team Volunteer Coordinator Michele Eginoire.

Additional information on the NRCS volunteer program is available at the NRCS Earth Team Website.