• Surfrider – An organization that is devoted to coastal clean ups & protection.

• National Park Service – With this program you can volunteer at national parks throughout the US.

• The Nature Conservancy – A great organization with outdoor volunteer opportunities in most states.

• Keep America Beautiful – This group has multiple programs that include recycling, trash cleanups, and tree planting.

• One Tree Planted – US based company that partners with businesses and individuals to plant trees and restore forests around the world.

State Specific – Colorado

• Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado – This organization hosts outdoor opportunities all around Colorado. They have community gardening, ecological restoration, trail maintenance and also weekend camping projects. We’ve volunteered with them several times and had an absolute blast on the overnight projects!

• Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers – The Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers is located in the Roaring Fork Valley, which is from Glenwood Springs to Aspen. They host trail work projects throughout the summer and fall and even have several multi day options.

• Colorado Fourteeners Initiative – The Colorado 14ers Initiative builds and maintains trails on Colorado’s iconic 14,000 foot peaks (there are 58 in the state!) They have multiple opportunities throughout the summer – from trail restoration to hiker education.

Idaho

• Idaho Rivers United – This Boise based organization hosts river clean ups, brewery fundraising events, and other opportunities throughout the year.

• Idaho Trails Association – The Idaho Trails Association promotes the conservation and enjoyment of Idaho’s backcountry on foot. During the summer, they have many trailwork projects that allow you to get involved!

Oregon

• Trailkeepers of Oregon – The Trailkeepers of Oregon has projects located throughout the state of Oregon. They mainly do trailwork restoration but have special opportunities for families and women only events as well.