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Why Volunteer with Us

Volunteering with the Morgan Duke Conservation Society is more than just donating your time—it’s about creating lasting change for the environment and future generations. As a volunteer, you play an active role in helping to preserve forests, rivers, wildlife habitats, and the overall health of our ecosystems.

Your involvement directly supports our mission to:

  • Conserve natural resources and landscapes

  • Prevent pollution in wilderness and waterway areas

  • Strengthen public lands for recreational use and biodiversity

  • Foster a cleaner, greener future through education and community engagement

Whether you have just a few hours to give or want to participate regularly, your efforts help ensure our forests and river corridors remain protected and respected.


The Impact of Your Volunteer Work

Our volunteers are essential to our mission. Through your dedication, you help:

  • Remove litter and debris from forests, trails, and riverbanks, improving the health of the ecosystem

  • Protect wildlife by clearing harmful materials from habitats and ensuring clean, natural spaces for species to thrive

  • Restore damaged vegetation and help plant native trees, which improves soil stability, air quality, and habitat for pollinators and other wildlife

  • Enhance visitor experiences by maintaining safe, beautiful public lands for outdoor recreation

  • Promote public awareness by setting an example and engaging with community members on responsible land use and conservation practices

Every action you take—whether removing a single plastic bottle or participating in a large cleanup—helps combat environmental degradation, prevents long-term ecological harm, and restores the natural balance of fragile outdoor spaces.


Volunteer Benefits

We are proud to support our volunteers with meaningful benefits, including:

  • Workers’ Compensation Coverage for volunteers working on state or federal lands

  • Free Supplies such as gloves, trash bags, safety vests, and cleanup tools

  • Flexible Scheduling—volunteer at your convenience and on your own terms

  • Ongoing Support—Morgan Duke Conservation Society coordinators are always available to assist, guide, and check in with volunteers during their work

  • Recognition and Support from a trusted nonprofit organization with a long-standing commitment to conservation

Volunteers are provided everything they need to be successful, safe, and confident in the field.


Who Can Volunteer

We welcome people of all backgrounds and experience levels to be part of our conservation community, including:

  • Individuals

  • Families

  • Local residents

  • Community groups and civic organizations

  • School and youth clubs

  • Businesses and corporate teams

Whether you’re volunteering solo or as part of a group, your time and energy contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant environment for everyone to enjoy.

Join the Morgan Duke Conservation Society today and be part of something that truly makes a difference.

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