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Like Arkansas’s natural resources, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s educational programs depend on the support of people with a passion for the natural world.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of regional conservation education efforts. They assist staff in supporting agency initiatives and programming from trail building to outdoor education courses. Everyone has something to contribute to the outdoors, and we encourage people from all walks of life to participate.

Volunteerism benefits our facilities and our visitors, but there’s no feeling quite like sharing your passion for the outdoor world with a newcomer. Your time and enthusiasm are not only among the least-expensive ways to help, they’re the greatest and most appreciated donations you can give.

Students in the class of 2027 and beyond are now required to complete community service to earn a high school diploma in Arkansas. (ACT 237 of 2023, pages 38-39).

This law includes that students earn 15 hours of community service in 9th grade, and 20 hours each year for grades 10, 11, and 12 equal to 75 hours of service required for graduation.

School administrators are invited to complete the form below to become endorsed with AGFC for youth volunteer opportunities to fulfill the required hours.

AGFC will provide multiple organized youth volunteer opportunities for students and schools in all regions around the state.

Youth Volunteer Opportunity Form

Leah Hughes

Volunteer Program Coordinator

Phone 501-297-9519

Email leah.hughes@agfc.ar.gov

Become an AGFC Volunteer Educator

Training is beginning soon at the following nature centers in January 2026:

Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, Jonesboro
- Weekday Sessions: Thursdays from Jan. 22 – Feb. 19
- Weekend Sessions: Saturdays from Jan. 24 – Feb. 21
- Contact Elizabeth Kimble at 870-455-1835 to register.
Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, Fort Smith
- Weekday Sessions: Wednesdays from Jan. 7 – Feb. 5
- Weekend Sessions: Saturdays from Jan. 10 – Feb. 7
- Contact Kiley Greenwood at 501-541-8670 to register.
Witt Stephens Jr. Central Arkansas Nature Center, Little Rock
- Weekday Sessions: Thursdays from Jan. 29 – Feb. 21
- Weekend Sessions: Saturdays from Jan. 31 – Feb. 25
- Contact Terry Jones at 501-251-1083 to register.
Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center, Pine Bluff
- Weekday Sessions: Thursdays from Jan. 15 – Feb. 12
- Weekend Sessions: Saturdays from Jan. 17 – Feb. 14
- Contact Trent Powell at 501-712-2947 to register.

The program features half-day, once-a-week classes for 4-5 weeks, offering weekday or Saturday classes to best fit your schedule. Gain the chance to inspire the next generation of Arkansans about the outdoors with your unique skills and knowledge!