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Volunteering
Passport in Time Volunteers, Savenac 2018
Apply for a Volunteer Position
Current Openings:
| Title | Location | Date Range |
| Front Desk Support | Plains, MT | Rolling |
If interested in any of the positions above, please fill out the Volunteer Interest Application.
Submit your completed interest application in-person to the Forest Service office where you’d like to volunteer or send to this email: sm.fs.r1lolopao@usda.gov
A hard copy may be requested from the address below:
Lolo National Forest
Visitor Information
Bldg. 24A Fort Missoula
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 329-3750
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. 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. 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?
- Volunteer Management. We need managers to lead volunteer projects.
- Maintaining and hosting campgrounds. These volunteer positions generally require a minimum of two weeks.
- Answering phones, greeting visitors, and answering mail at Forest Service visitor centers and ranger stations.
- 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.
To learn more about volunteering with the Forest Service, visit our national website.
Features
Savenac Passport In Time 2023
The longest running PIT project in the United States continued this year during the week of July 9th-14th. The 2023 Savenac PIT session saw FS employees and volunteers complete the 27th year of historic preservation.
Highlights
- Passport in Time
Passport in Time (PIT) is a volunteer program of the USDA Forest Service. PIT volunteers work with professional FS archaeologists and historians on national forests throughout the U.S. Visit the Passport in Time website for more information.
