Things You'll Need:
- Computer with Internet access
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Step 1
Assess your skills and your physical limitations. If you have a knack for organizing, making phone calls or persuading people through correspondence, some groups are eager for people to write letters to lawmakers. Some volunteer positions require hours of hiking on rough trails, while others are more of a walk in the park.
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Step 2
Determine where your interests lie. Consider your experience.
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Step 3
Spend time looking over the websites of your favorite groups. Many websites offer links to similar groups and some list many of the major environmental groups. Consider the local branches of groups in your area. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, for example, has a need for volunteers in Maryland and Virginia.
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Step 4
Consult the groups that are seeking volunteers. You may want to start with well-known groups such as the Nature Conservancy, the Audubon Society or the Sierra Club. The Natural Resource Defense Council maintains an online list of groups. The National Wildlife Foundation, for example, is looking for a range of volunteers: from people to help communities set up and maintain wildlife habitat to people who can read books about nature and wildlife to groups of children.
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Step 5
Attend a local chapter meeting. Access to local coordinators and local chapters is usually provided on the national websites. For more information, see the list of Resources below.
