Current Opportunities:

Entrance Station Volunteers

The Tahoe National Forest is seeking qualified volunteers to staff the entrance station at Logger Campground near Truckee, CA. Learn more here. 

Campground Host

The Tahoe National Forest is seeking qualified volunteers to serve as campground hosts for the 2024 season. Duties include: meeting and greeting campers, light maintenance of campground facilities, answering visitor questions, and posting reservations. Selectees will receive a campsite with varying amenities that include water, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Learn more here. 

Adopt a Trail 

Have you ever thought about adopting a trail?  Find out who has and how you, too, can adopt a trail. Learn more here. 

About Volunteering for the Tahoe National Forest

Working with the Forest Service and fellow volunteers is an opportunity to see what our National Forests have to offer in a way beneficial to both yourself and the forest. The diversity of projects and positions available offers each person a chance to participate in an activity that meets their individual or group interests.

Why Volunteer?

• Earn credit towards college with volunteer internships
• Develop or diversify your job experience and career choices
• Meet people and form new friendships Self-satisfaction in providing community service.

What Projects?

Projects can range from a single day project to a long term undertaking lasting for several months. What captures your interest? Trail work, campground host, bird surveys, conservation education, fire lookout, Adopt-A-Trail, information receptionist 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.

How Does This Work?

Projects and positions will be posted on this web site as coordinators develop them. Review through the choices and either call or email the listed contact to express your interest. Many volunteer opportunities on the forest are available and organized through partnership groups. Be sure to check with local trail organizations for other opportunities.

Background

Volunteer service in the Forest Service was formalized in the Volunteers in the National Forest Act of 1972. This act allowed the Forest Service to legally accept the services of volunteers as individuals or groups. Volunteers are not considered federal employees except for purposes of tort claims and work related injuries. While they receive no pay, expenses for such things as transportation, subsistence and uniforms may be negotiated on a case by case basis.