434.962.7429
434.831.2900
The mission of the Rockfish Sanctuary is to provide sanctuaries for injured and orphaned wildlife and to help people understand their needs and habitats. Help is need in providing care for the animals, providing educational opportunities, advocating for the wildlife and Rockfish Sanctuary and work on the newsletter and website.
434.293.0011
By adopting a highway, you agree to pick up litter four times a year for two years. In return, VDOT provides trash bags, vests, important safety information and highway signs that show your group name.
Blue Ridge Foothills Conservancy
540.923.4470
BRFC is a private, non-profit land trust operating primarily in Madison and Greene counties. BRFC's mission is to conserve through voluntary land protection, the agricultural, scenic, natural, historic and recreational resources that define the rural character of the communities. Volunteers can accomplish this mission by assisting with program and event planning arrangements, administrative responsibilities, natural and cultural resource inventories, researching land records, publications, photography and graphics projects.
Charlottesville Astronomical Society
434.961.6962
An organization founded to promote the enjoyment of observing the stars and planets. CAS caters to individuals of all ages and levels of astronomical experience.
City of Charlottesville Parks & Recreation
434.970.3585
Volunteers needed to help maintain the gardens on the Downtown Mall, City Hall area, Greenhouse, Lee Park and Jackson Park. All tools are furnished.
501 Grove Avenue
434.293.9066
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
The Nature Conservancy, Virginia Chapter
434.295.6160
This is the VA chapter of an international non-profit conservation group. Their mission is to preserve habitat for rare and endangered species. Volunteers have been utilized as trustees, field researchers, preserve monitors, office receptions, filing clerks, outreach booth attendants, field trip leaders and speakers.
Piedmont Environmental Council
434.977.2033
Founded in 1972, PEC is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection of the natural resources, rural economy, history and beauty of the Virginia Piedmont. PEC serves Albemarle, Loudon, Faquier, Clarke, Rappahannock, Culpeper, Madison, Greene and Orange counties.
434.923.9022
RTF is a non-profit corporation founded in 1992 by a local group of citizens with a dream: to create a trail system throughout the greenbelt of the Rivanna River and its tributaries. RTR needs volunteers to help build and maintain the trail system.
Shenandoah Ecosystem Defense Group
434.971.1553
sedg@firstva.com
SEDG is an organization dedicated to the protection and promotion of all that is natural, wild and free in the central Appalachians. They are committed to: public education about the region's natural areas, active protection of Virginia's public land through legal channels and direct action, research contributing to the conservation of threatened plants, animals and biological communities, advocacy for the development of sustainable communities and economic practices and provide a resource network enabling concerned citizens and organizations to join the forest protection movement.
Southern Environmental Law Center
434.977.4090
SELC is a non-profit regional organization dedicated to the protection of natural areas and resources of states in the southeastern U.S.
Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
434.979.7310
info@tjpdc.org
The mission of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is to serve our local governments by providing regional vision, collaborative leadership and professional service to develop effective solutions
434.977.5193
VDOF is responsible for protecting 15 million acres of forest land from forest fire, insects and disease. They manage 14 state forests and other state land totaling about 50,000 acres of timber, recreation, water, research, wildlife and biodiversity. They also provide professional forestry advice and technical management assistance for non-industrial private forest landowners through a variety of programs.
540.837.1600
vnpsofc@shentel.net
VNP is a statewide organization supported primarily by dues and contributions. Membership is open to anyone, amateur or professional. Its purpose is to further appreciation and conservation of VA's native plants and habitats. The society's work and activities are carried out by volunteers.
