Volunteer

Volunteers are vital!  They are involved in every aspect of PLF's work.  If you are interested in offering your knowledge and skills in any capacity to help PLF with its mission to advocate and work for the retention of America's Public Lands in public hands, professionally and sustainably managed for responsible common use and enjoyment, please contact your local PLF State Representative or Beau McClure, Vice President for PLF Operations.

Opportunities
 

• Ad-Hoc Committees: Take on special assignments, such as developing PLF position statements.
   

• Awards Committee: Recognize outstanding individuals and groups for their work in public land management.
   

• Board of Directors: Provide leadership for the PLF.
   

• Communications Committee: Provide internal and external communications to increase the public's and the membership's understanding of PLF's positions on public land management and members' involvement in PLF activities.
   

• Development Committee: Develop fundraising and membership activities to obtain the financial resources to implement PLF's strategic plan.
   

• Donate: Dues alone do not fund the Foundation.  We rely on donations for a large portion of our budget.  We do not hire professional fund-raisers or consultants so more than 90% of your contribution goes to program services.  The PLF is an approved 501(c)(3) charitable organization.  We can accept donations of cash and real and personal property.  Donations made to the PLF are deductible to the extent allowable by law.  Check with your accountant or tax advisor on which type of gift would be most advantageous for your particular situation.  For more information on ways to give to PLF, call us at 703-790-1988.
   

• Cash:  We hope you will consider supporting PLF with a charitable income tax gift.  There is no easier way to garner a charitable tax deduction than by writing a check.  If you itemize deductions, your gift of cash is fully deductible for federal tax purposes up to 50% of your adjusted gross income - and its easy!  Send a check to Public Lands Foundation, P.O. Box 7226, Arlington, VA  22207.
  
  Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): The PLF is listed in the CFC as Conservation and Protection of Public Land.  We are affiliated with the Conservation and Preservation Charities of America, a group of 30 national organizations dedicated to conserving and preserving America's natural resources.  We truly appreciate those who support our organization by directing their CFC contribution to the Foundation each year.  We are also listed with the United Fund.
  
  Donate a car, truck, boat, or RV: If you have a vehicle in your yard or driveway and you're wondering how to have it removed, here is your chance to get it done - and help PLF - and get a tax deduction, all at the same time.  Just click here to initiate the process, or you can call 1-866-332-1778.  It is quick and easy and in a few days you'll have more room on your driveway and the knowledge you've contributed to a great cause!  The vehicle doesn't even have to run.
  
  Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds: Stock and mutual fund shares may be given directly to PLF.  Giving long-term appreciated stock or mutual funds offers two-fold tax advantages.  First, you avoid paying any capital gains tax on the increase in the value of your stock or fund, and you receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock or fund on the date of the gift.
   

• Finance Committee: Manage PLF's investments.
   

• Government Liaison Committee: Coordinate activities to present PLF's positions to members of Congress, the Administration, and BLM.
   

• Historical Committee: Develop and maintain an archive of BLM history as a resource for (1) understanding the past, and (2) applying that information on a continuing basis to benefit the agency and the public.
   

• Local Office Representative: Act as the PLF representative to a local BLM office.
   

• Land Use Planning: Take an active part in representing PLF's positions in local lands use planning activities.
   

• Monitoring Ecological Changes: Conduct monitoring studies with local BLM field office personnel.
   

• National Public Lands Day: Help organize and conduct National Public Lands Day activities.