Whether it is an environmental ethic, a love of parks, or enthusiasm for the outdoors, like-minded volunteers gather to share their passions while contributing to the good of their communities. They also provide a valuable service to the nation. During the 2014 fiscal year 3,231 total volunteers donated 74,961 hours in the St. Louis District. The dollar value of their service totaled $1,690,370. More than 186 partnerships also provide volunteers to help support the work of the St. Louis District ¬– with the value of volunteer services being $699,952.