Why partner with VOC?

• Leverage your budget and VOC volunteers to accomplish critical stewardship work.
• Build and strengthen relationships with local volunteers.
• VOC-led volunteer projects have the reputation for being highly organized, delivering high quality results, offering technical expertise, and ensuring a fun, rewarding volunteer experience.

What VOC offers to partners

• Experienced VOC project teams provide technical assistance (as needed), help plan logistical details and manage project day activities. 
• Trained crew leaders and team leaders direct small crews of 8 to 12 volunteers.
• Volunteer recruiting efforts engage volunteers of all ages and skill levels.
• Experience leading projects of all sizes, from 10 volunteers to hundreds.

How to apply for a VOC-led project
Each year, VOC works with partners to select and organize a diverse series of outdoor volunteer projects in locations throughout the state.  We begin developing the larger projects up to one year in advance.  To apply for a VOC-led project:

1. Review the Volunteer Stewardship Project Application and Instruction Guide, which explains the types of VOC projects, as well as the selection process.
2. Complete the online application.