Be An Earth Team Volunteer!

The job of conserving renewable natural resources cannot be done by government alone. The collective talents and energies of private individuals and groups are vital. Since 1981, the Soil Conservation Service, now called the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has provided an opportunity for volunteers to use their talents and abilities on behalf of conservation. These volunteers ar known as the "Earth Team."

As a volunteer, you will receive no salary or wages from NRCS; however, NRCS can pay for incidental expenses you may incur as you give your time and talents to further the mission. While you are not a federal employee, you are protected from work-related tort claims or injuries.

NRCS Earth Team volunteers must be at least 14 years or older.

Volunteers do not have to be c citizen or the United States, but you should be a citizen of an allied country.

Family members and other relatives of NRCS employees are eligible to serve as volunteers, as are employees of other federal agencies or departments. NRCS employess can also volunteer, but they cannot perform services in connnection with their principal work activity.

Earth Team volunteers may be members of a group of people who have signed up to volunteer on a special project, and are not required to sign a form. The group leader, however, is responsible for completing the form and will be asked to provide the names of each group member. The leader must provide his or her social security number, date of birth, and signature.