Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake in the Southern California mountains.

Volunteering with the National Forest Service

Volunteering with the National Forest Service is a great way to give back to your community. It can help connect you with the natural world, meet new people and create lasting friendships within your community. No matter your experience level, as a group or individual, National Forest Service Volunteering has a place for you. Volunteering opportunities will be available ranging from 1 hour to all-day projects.

The local San Bernardino National Forest is part of our UDA Forest Service. There are many opportunities for volunteering with the Forest Service that can get you out in nature!

  • Forest Green Thumbs Program
    Helping to repopulate the forest with plants and trees is one way you can Volunteer with the National Forest Service. This opportunity allows anyone to share the joy of restoring native plants and monitoring their growth into healthy mature plants. As a volunteer, you will be working directly with restoration experts to increase the plant population in the forest.

  • 3rd Party Volunteer Organizations
    Many third-party organizations work with forest rangers, provide information about the trails to visitors, aid in the protection of fisheries, and more. Volunteering with a third-party organization can be a great way to work with National Forest while giving back to your community.

Take your family and friends to volunteer with the San Bernardino National Forest Service. Volunteering together is a great way to spend time together, learn new skills and interact with nature. Opportunities are available, so come enjoy one of California’s most popular destinations while building a better world.