Volunteering

Current Volunteer Opportunities on the Kootenai National Forest

Volunteer campground hosts

The Kootenai National Forest has many campgound host positions available. Not all sites are available every year, many of our hosts return for many seasons. Please call the Forest Supervisor's Office and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator at (406) 293-6211 to learn which positions are available each season. Click on the position title to learn more, including position description, dates of availability and contact information.

Three Rivers Ranger District

Libby Ranger District

Cabinet Ranger District

Rexford Ranger District

Apply for a Volunteer Position

The application is provided below in multiple formats. Please select the format most convenient for you. A hard copy may be requested from the address below.  Submit your completed application to the Forest Service where you'd like to volunteer.

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Request Hardcopy Application:

Kootenai National Forest
31374 US Hwy 2
Libby, MT 59923
(406)293-6211

Why Volunteer?

Volunteers are an important part of caring for the land and serving the people on our National Forest. Volunteering isn't just beneficial for the forest, it benefits you. Simply put, its fun. It can give you the opportunity to pursue a special interest, such as bird watching or hiking. The types of work you may perform are many and varied; the only tasks a volunteer cannot carry out are those associated with law enforcement and firefighting. Upon applying, your talents and skills are matched with your work preference to obtain a role that satisfies you and best fulfills the mission of the Forest Service/USDA. Almost any U.S. citizen or permanent resident can volunteer for the Forest Service, subject to a few restrictions. Foreign nationals must qualify for the Forest Service's International Visitor Program before volunteering. 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.

What Can I Do as a Volunteer?

Some typical volunteer projects range from a single-day project to a long-term undertaking for several months. There are many types of volunteer opportunities suitable for your talents and skills. We want to match your skills with your work preference to give you an enjoyable experience and best fulfill the mission of the Forest Service. Examples of opportunities are listed below. What captures your interest?

  • Maintaining and hosting campgrounds. These volunteer positions generally require a minimum of one month.
  • Monitoring wilderness use as a Wilderness Steward/Ranger.
  • Join a group or work individually on trail maintenance and various building projects.
  • Working with specialists in wildlife, botany, and fisheries/watershed research.

If you or your organization needs a community service project, we might be able to match you with a need out there on the forest.

Related Links

Highlights

  • Passport in Time
    Passport in Time is going through some changes this year. New projects are being advertised through https://www.volunteer.gov. Sign up for an account in www.volunteer.gov to apply for projects and then search the website for federal volunteer projects in the geographic areas of your choice. Use search terms, such as Archaeology, Historic Preservation, or Passport In Time to find projects that fit your interest and experience. If you have any questions about the Passport In Time Program, please contact the USDA Forest Service at sm.fs.PIT@usda.gov.