Get Involved!
Put your love of the land to work!
Volunteering on the Reserve will deepen your appreciation for these incredible open spaces, and all the joy, awe, and life they bring to Orange County. With so many organizations working together to steward the NROC, there are volunteer opportunities for every level of commitment and availability.
Become a trained volunteer or trail guide.
Get to know the land and its inhabitants on a whole new level by becoming a lead volunteer or trail guide. You’ll receive specialized training from NROC conservation and land management experts, who’ll share their passion and extensive knowledge so that you can lead tours and activities—from mountain bike treks to family-friendly nature walks—throughout the parks, passing on your own enthusiasm to fellow park goers.
Join a community volunteer event.
Guided stewardship activities are regularly hosted across the NROC—no conservation experience or extended time commitment necessary. Spend a few hours beautifying butterfly habitats, harvesting seeds at a native plant farm, or cleaning up our coastal wetlands. There are all kinds of opportunities for low-stakes commitment with high-yield results. Come on your own, or bring some friends, these volunteer events are a fun and rewarding way to nourish yourself with nature, give back to your community, and support the lands that make Orange County so wild and wonderful.
Do good as a group.
Maybe you want to gather your extended family for a day of giving back. Or perhaps you’re looking for a team-building event. Many of the volunteer opportunities that take place on the Reserve can accommodate a group of up to 15 people. But larger groups are welcome too! Organizers can reach out to Irvine Ranch Conservancy or Crystal Cove Conservancy to coordinate a large group volunteer activity. The impact on participants is just as positive as the effects on the habitats in need.
Find a volunteer organization.
Visit these NROC partners to see what types of volunteer opportunities are available and to find activations going on in near you.
