moderate
4–6 hours per session
Moderate fitness required; comfortable with physical tasks and standing for extended periods
Step beyond the Las Vegas Strip and dive into the Labor of Love Volunteer Program, where outdoor enthusiasts can give back through hands-on conservation work in Nevada’s desert landscapes. Discover how this unique adventure blends community impact with rugged terrain exploration.
Volunteer Program
Labor of Love Volunteer Program at Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary
Thank you for your interest and consideration in joining our exceptional team of volunteers.
Please read the following carefully so you know whether our values match your objectives:
Our mission is to educate people about responsible pet ownership. Our goal is that every person thoroughly researches and deeply contemplates a pet before making the life-time commitment to their care.
We are a team of serious-minded adults on a mission. -Please be waiting outside the front gate at 8am. We are very busy with our animals in the morning so if you are late, we might not be available to let you in for a while.
Please only attend if feeling physically healthy and do not volunteer if feeling ill or injured.
Labor or Love is just that, laborious! This includes raking, shoveling, scrubbing, hosing.... usually dirty work and mostly outside. Please:
Still interested?! Please select a day on the Labor or Love calendar and self-book!
This is a Level 1 volunteer. Level 1 is great for volunteers with busy lives that can't commit to our Long Term volunteer schedule, or maybe you just need some community service hours for your school or job. Feel free to discuss Long Term volunteer opportunities with your Volunteer Leader of the day. You must pass orientation and training before joining the Long Term Team. This is limited and currently invite only.
Carry at least 2 liters of water to stay hydrated while working in the arid desert environment.
Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and a hat to protect against intense desert sun exposure.
Wear sturdy hiking boots to navigate uneven terrain safely during conservation work.
Be ready for moderate physical labor involving lifting, digging, or trail clearing tasks.
This region is part of the Mojave Desert and has long been inhabited by Native American tribes, with Red Rock Canyon designated a National Conservation Area in 1990 to protect its striking landscapes.
Ongoing volunteer efforts help mitigate erosion and invasive species impact, supporting the long-term health of fragile desert ecosystems around Las Vegas.
Provides ankle support and protection on rocky, uneven desert terrain.
summer specific
Shields your face and neck from intense sunlight during outdoor volunteer work.
summer specific
Protect your hands while handling tools and clearing debris.
Helps prevent sunburn while staying breathable in hot conditions.
summer specific