Volunteers

Nacogdoches
March 28 – 30, 2026

Texas Envirothon would not be able to put on this yearly environmental competition without the help of volunteers like you – join the fun!

The competition for 2026 will take place Saturday, March 28, through Monday, March 30, which roughly breaks down as follows:

• Team check-in and optional student training day.
• On Sunday, March 29, the field competition portion of the day (7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) requires Station Monitors, Station Trail Guides, Test Runners, Test Graders, and Photographers;
• Later in the afternoon, the first round of oral presentations (1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) requires Judges, Door Monitors, Room Monitors, Runners, Scorers, and Team Buddies.
• On Monday, March 30, the second round of oral presentations (8:15 – 11:30 a.m.) requires Judges, Door Monitor, Room Monitor, Runner, Scorers, and Team Buddies. An event Photographer is needed for team photos and the awards banquet. (8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.).

Sign up to volunteer!

Sunday, March 29 (AM)Sunday, March 29 (PM)MONDAY, March 30 (AM)

Volunteering at the Texas Envirothon has many benefits:

• All volunteers will receive a Texas Envirothon t-shirt.
• You'll have opportunities to network with educators and environmental professionals from across Texas.
• You'll meet environmentally conscious students from across Texas.
• You'll also reconnect with your own avidity to make a difference for both young people and the Texas landscape.

The 2026 competition will be held in Nacogdoches. Volunteers should have their own transportation.

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Volunteer Job Descriptions

This event takes place outdoors, rain or shine. Keep an eye on the weather and plan accordingly. All field test volunteers should dress for being outdoors and wear sneakers or hiking boots. Bring a sack lunch and reusable water bottle. Light snacks and water will be available.

If you can help make this year's Envirothon the best one yet, please complete the volunteer sign-up form or contact Wendy Reistle (reistle@uhcl.edu) for more information. Thank you!

Note: Transportation and accommodations are not provided. You may be assigned to another volunteer position based on need.