Volunteering

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Welcome!

You work hard. You get dirty. Your muscles get tired and sore. You get blisters, bug bites and rained on. You don’t get paid and you call it fun. You are a volunteer! You are the heartbeat of the Forest Service.

In central Oregon you can help visitors learn about geology, join archeologists to document prehistoric sites, maintain trails for hiking, skiing, horseback riding, running, mountain biking, off-highway vehicle riding, or snowmobiling.

You don't want to get dirty? How about an indoor volunteer opportunity such as photo archiving or documentation? There are many options for volunteers in central Oregon – it just depends upon your time and interest!

Opportunities

For current volunteer opportunities please contact the listed representative of the forest:

  • Deschutes National Forest: Sean Ferrell, Volunteer & Partnership Program Manager for the Deschutes National Forest at (541) 383-5576, saferrell@fs.fed.us
  • Ochoco National Forest: Lynn Roby, Volunteer & Partnership Program Manager for the Ochoco National Forest at (541) 416-6542, lroby@fs.fed.us

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Do you want to meet other people, or just need someone else on the other end of that saw? How about joining one of these great volunteer groups? Much of the volunteer work on the forests is accomplished through groups. Go here to read more about these volunteer groups that help the forests.

Events

Friends of the Forest Days are great opportunities for families and individuals to volunteer and have fun. The National Forest Foundation (NFF) hosts Friends of the Forest Days around the country in partnership with local organizations. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and the NFF, please visit their website http://www.natlforests.org

Are you interested in organizing a special volunteer event such a 'work day' for your club, company or group? We would love to work with you! Please contact the Volunteer Program Managers listed above to determine timelines and locations.

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Winter Volunteer Opportunity - Become a Snowshoe Ranger

Come play in the snow and help others enjoy winter recreation on the Deschutes National Forest.  We have a great volunteer opportunity for you to get out in the fresh air and work with students and visitors.  Become a interpretive specialist on snowshoes.  In this position you will take visitors and school groups on a snowshoe trip in the Mt. Bachelor area while explaining interesting facts about the national forest. 


Winter Volunteer Opportunity - Be a Host at Wanoga Sno-Play Area

Enjoy winter by being  a volunteer host at the popular Wanoga Sno-Play area.  Families and groups love going to this area to sled and enjoy the outdoors together. You will help visitors and make sure people are safely recreating together.

Key Contacts

 

Deschutes National Forest, Partnership and Volunteer Program Manager

Ochoco National Forest, Partnership and Volunteer Program Manager