Current Volunteers
Virginia Master Naturalist volunteers are enrolled, trained (or in training) volunteers who are actively participating in and recording their time on approved service activities, chapter administration, and continuing education activities. All enrolled VMN volunteers are members of a local chapter. There are no state-level or unaffiliated VMN volunteers.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering with VMN Virginia Master Naturalists are involved in hundreds of volunteer service activities throughout the state. These projects fall within four key areas: participatory science, stewardship, education and outreach,…
Bi-weekly Email Updates
VMN Bi-Weekly Email to Volunteers for 1 October 2025 Hello, VMNs. Happy October! As the leaves begin their annual color show, there is much going on in VMN. We hope…
Chapter Leadership
VMN Shenandoah Chapter board meeting, May 2023. Photo by Alex Newhart. Virginia Master Naturalist chapters are powered by volunteers! Chapters do not have paid coordinators; volunteers are in charge of…
Policies and Procedures
This page is a one-stop-shop for the most important state-level files and instructions you need as a VMN volunteer. Please check Better Impact or with your chapter leaders for chapter-level…
Connect with Us
For general inquiries about the Virginia Master Naturalist program, please contact:
masternaturalist@vt.edu540-231-0790