Contact volunteer@suwa.org for more information.

The Landscape

On the eastern flank of the Uinta Mountains, small units of intact wilderness-quality lands support pinyon-juniper woodland intermixed with mountain mahogany, serviceberry, and big sagebrush. Ponderosa pines, remnants from last century’s cooler climes, stand watch over tributaries of the Green River. Significant cultural resources such as rock art, granaries, rock shelters and lithic scatter sites related to prehistoric and historic occupation can be found in the WSA. The broken, mountainous topography, characterized by a jumble of plateaus, ridges, steep draws and canyons, offered a corridor for mountain men and outlaws like Butch Cassidy & the Wild Bunch and Josie Bassett.

The Work

We will support the Bureau of Land Management’s Vernal Field Office in their efforts to install boundary signage to inform visitors of protected areas and encourage responsible recreation.

Work task may include:

• Installation of educational signage to prevent future incursions.

All work tools will be provided, including gloves, eye protection, and ear-protection.

Project Rating

Easy – Expect walking or hiking on uneven terrain; work vehicles will likely be nearby or a short walk away. Project work may include using a hammer or pounding tool, applying stickers, and replacing fiberglass signage. 

All projects take place outdoors: Please consider your comfortability working in remote landscapes at varying elevations and under variable weather conditions. Our team strives to ensure that all projects provide meaningful work for volunteers of all abilities. Please reach out to the Project Lead if you have questions or concerns.

Volunteers Needed: (2)
Project Lead: Talitha McGuire
Contact: volunteer@suwa.org

Itinerary
A general itinerary will be provided to registered volunteers in a Welcome Letter.

•  Tuesday, July 29th – Thursday, July 31st

Camping & Meals

Specific location of camping site(s) will be provided in the Welcome Letter sent to registered volunteers. Campsites are often remote dispersed sites with no running water or pit toilets.

SUWA provides dinners during the project dates as well as snacks and drinks during workdays. Volunteers are responsible for all additional meals (breakfast, lunch) during their stay.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Participants are responsible for their own food, water and camping gear as well as transportation to and from the project site(s). Volunteers should plan to be away from camp all day each of the work days. A recommended packlist will be sent along with the project Welcome Letter (4) weeks prior to the start date. If camping gear is a barrier to your attendance, please reach out to the Project Lead to discuss options.

Registration & Acceptance Timeline

A 2025 General Volunteer Application is required for this project.

• Once we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation email within (5) working days of submission.
• We log all applications until (8) weeks prior to the project. At this point, you will first receive an email confirming whether you have been placed on the“project roster” or a “waitlist.” If you are selected for the project roster, you will then complete a Volunteer Agreement.
• At (4) weeks before the project start date, registered and confirmed participants will receive a Welcome Letter with a comprehensive itinerary, including: driving instructions, a Project Map for mobile devices (when applicable), a notification about carpools and/or caravans, and any additional information pertinent to the project.
• Within (2) weeks of the project you will receive a direct call from the Project Lead to answer any additional questions you may have.
• Individuals on the waitlist will be contacted if space opens due to cancellation within (2) weeks of the project start date.

If you have any questions at any point throughout the process, please do not hesitate to contact us here.

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