DNR's Recreation and natural areas programs NEED YOU!
DNR's volunteer calendar provides an updated list—by month—of the different opportunities for volunteers, including projects that qualify for a voucher toward a complimentary Discover Pass.
What kinds of volunteer opportunities are there?
- Becoming a forest watch volunteer.
- Campground hosting.
- Site stewardship.
- Participating in work parties to help build and maintain trails and facilities.
- Restoring damage to habitat and resources.
- Removing invasive weeds.
- Joining an Adopt-A-Trail or Adopt-A-Site program.
- And much more!
DNR also posts volunteer events on its blog | Facebook page | and Twitter feed.
Who to talk to about becoming a volunteer
DNR has volunteer coordinators located throughout the state, listed below by region:
For more general information about DNR's statewide volunteer program, contact Christine Redmond, DNR’s Volunteer Program Coordinator, at 360-902-1632 or christine.redmond@dnr.wa.gov.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with DNR!
Volunteers play a key role in the success of DNR’s Recreation and Natural Areas programs. Their energy, enthusiasm, hard work, and time make it possible for visitors to enjoy safe, sustainable, and high quality outdoor recreation experiences on DNR-managed lands. Volunteering on DNR-managed lands is a great way to meet others who share a passion for outdoor recreation and who want to learn new skills while playing outside.