Volunteer Opportunities in Nevada
The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to help sustain the health, diversity and productivity of public lands so they can be used and enjoyed by both present and future generations.
The public lands, administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Nevada, reach from the craggy Sierra Nevada mountains in the West, across the Great Basin, to pinion-juniper woodlands in the east. They include mountainous desert country which is the home of Desert Bighorn sheep, the official Nevada State animal. Scenic wonders are found throughout the state, from Red Rock Canyon in southern Nevada to Blue Lakes in northern Nevada
The BLM administers land used for mining and livestock grazing which are among the state's primary economic industries, geologic wonders, great open spaces, recreation and wilderness - values which are enjoyed by many. The Bureau has a responsibility to chronicle and preserve natural and cultural heritage for future generations.
The delicate balance among these often-competing uses is BLM's responsibility. Following the principles of multiple-use and sustained yield, in partnership with the public, and Federal, State and local agencies, the BLM administers almost 48,000,000 acres of public lands in Nevada.
Your participation as a volunteer can give you a more meaningful stake in your country's future. Volunteering provides an opportunity to participate in work that benefits all the citizens; it is not only a personal link, but a partnership, to manage and restore the health of the land.
It's your opportunity to see the land from geologic, historic, geographic and recreational perspectives, and to discover how BLM specialists work with others to accomplish its goals.
Working with BLM will increase your skills which may help you in the future. Or, it may help you decide what your future will be.
You will make new friends with the same interests, and have fun while accomplishing something that could have far-reaching effects.
Anyone can volunteer. Citizens under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian approval, whether they are volunteering as an individual or as part of a group. Volunteer service must comply with federal and state laws on using the services of minors.
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must possess a valid visa to become a BLM volunteer.
Opportunities exist for individuals, families, or service groups. All are welcome!
BLM volunteers have the same benefits as Federal government employees for compensation for work-related injuries and tort claims protection. Although volunteers contribute their services without pay, they may deduct out-of-pocket expenses on income tax returns within the limits set by tax laws. Deductions can include car mileage, meals and lodging expenses incurred as a result of volunteer work.
Volunteers can participate in almost any BLM program where a need has been identified. Some of the assignments that volunteers have accomplished include trail work, wildlife monitoring, visitor contact, restoring riparian areas, planting trees, mapping, and much much more.
The only areas which prohibit volunteers are law enforcement, fire suppression, and participating on special use flights.
You are here - just check out this web page site, or call or visit your nearest BLM office. A BLM Nevada Map is provided to show you where the Field Offices and Field Stations are located in the state. Select the district you are interested in and click.
Each opportunity, or job announcement, lists a description of the job, where the job will be performed, what the BLM will provide to help accomplish the job, what the applicant may be expected to provide, and a specific contact person, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.
The easiest way to apply for a volunteer position with the BLM, is to go to Volunteer.gov--the government's volunteer web page: http://www.volunteer.gov/index2.cfm. Or, simply check out the volunteer opportunities listed in the field offices and contact the volunteer coordinator for that field office or contact the State Office Volunteer Coordinator. Be sure to indicate which geographic area you are interested in and what your interests are.
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