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Volunteering
The Volunteer Program is authorized by the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 558a-558d. In carrying out its mission, the Forest Service will make maximum use of the volunteer authority granted, advance diversity goals through partnerships with volunteers, and increase public awareness of equal opportunity benefits and services.
As such, volunteers are the heartbeat of the Forest Service. The types of work a volunteer can perform are many and varied; the only tasks a volunteer cannot carry out are those associated with law enforcement. Your talents and skills are matched with your work preference to obtain a role that satisfies you and best fulfills the mission of the USDA Forest Service. You may work on a part-time or full-time basis. You can participate in a one-time project or serve over several months, seasons, or year-round. The commitment you make is up to you. Training may be provided to you if your job requires it.
The diversity of projects and positions available offers each person a chance to participate in an activity that meets their individual or group interests. Trail work, campground host, bird surveys, conservation education, fire lookout, Adopt-A-Trail, information receptionist, river clean-up, and wilderness restoration projects are a few examples of what may be available. Other possibilities might include working in the field with biologists, botanists, archaeologists, recreation rangers, and other Forest Service personnel.
The mission of the Volunteer Program is to inspire and engage volunteers to conserve our nation’s natural and cultural resources and ensure the sustainability of the public lands legacy. Volunteering in the Klamath National Forest can offer valuable experience and lifelong memories. Give it a try!
Fill out a Volunteer Service Application and email it to sm.fs.klamathinfo@usda.gov. Write or call the volunteer coordinator at the office of the Klamath National Forest Supervisor for information and a volunteer application. To find a coordinated volunteer project near you, reach out to one of the many volunteer organizations that serve our area by following the links provided.