Get Out and Volunteer!

REI is passionate about protecting the outdoors. Every year, we mobilize tens of thousands of volunteers to build trails, clean up beaches, restore habitat and much more.

Roll up your sleeves and help us give back to the natural places we love!

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Start your search here. We're confident you'll find a volunteer opportunity that's right for you.

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Meet a Volunteer Hero: Italia Millan

A tireless REI volunteer

Cleaning up waterways. Stenciling storm drains. Educating kids. Through her work with the Clinton River Watershed Council—a nonprofit partner of REI—Italia is tireless in her quest to protect rivers, wetlands and natural areas in southeast Michigan. Thanks, Italia, for 6 years of stellar service!

Getting Dirty: REI Employees & Volunteers in Action

From planting seeds to hauling brush, building trails to pulling blackberries, we're making a difference together.

  • REI volunteers at Yosemite
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  • REI Spokane on stewardship
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  • REI keeps it clean in California
  • REI Tempe on stewardship
  • REI volunteers at Joshua Tree

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