Volunteer To Make A Difference

We invite you to discover the many ways you can give of your time as a Roots & Shoots volunteer and help shape the next generation of committed, caring and action-oriented adults. Whether they help out at an event or lead their own Roots & Shoots group, R&S volunteers all share one thing in common. They believe in the power of youth to help make our local and global communities a better place for animals, for people and for the environment.

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Start a Group
Become a group leader and enjoy the ultimate Roots & Shoots volunteer experience. Invite young people from your family, church, school or neighborhood to join as members of your group and you'll enjoy learning, sharing and working together on fun projects and activities that benefit your community and our world.
Get Started

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Share Your Knowledge
Do you have a specific skill or expertise that you'd like to share? Connect with a Roots & Shoots group near you to conduct a how-to presentation, host a field trip or provide technical advice and guidance on a Roots & Shoots project. The possibilities are endless.
Find a Group

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Volunteer Your Time At Our National Or Regional Offices
We're always looking for mature, self-motivated and energetic individuals to help us on various projects and activities during the week at our national office in Arlington, VA. Contact us for details. Or, contact one of our regional offices for volunteer opportunities in your area.

View additional volunteer opportunities through the Jane Goodall Institute site.

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Explore Volunteer Opportunities Abroad
Roots & Shoots offers limited volunteer opportunities through our offices located in Tanzania and Uganda, where you can assist with program activities to reach more youth and help forge cross-cultural bonds. Must be 21 years of age or older.

Learn about these and other worldwide opportunities through the Jane Goodall Institute site.

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Help Out At Special Events
We often need volunteers to help out at Roots & Shoots sponsored events, selling merchandise, handing out materials, etc. For more information, visit our calendar and contact us regarding your interest in volunteering at an upcoming event.