Volunteering
Get the most out of your backyard!
Here are vital steps you can take as a volunteer to shape the future of your forest:
Volunteer role
Become a Visitor Information Volunteer
Would you like to help people with planning their visit to the White River National Forest? Would you like to share your insights on local happenings? Join our team of courteous representatives and enjoy welcoming the visiting public to our beautiful community. As a Visitor Information Volunteer you will interact with the guests sharing your exceptional knowledge of trails, camping, responsible recreation, and fun things to do in town. Visitor Information Volunteers assist visitors at District Offices. We ask for a one-day per week commitment especially throughout the summer-fall season.
Volunteer role
Become a Wilderness Ranger
As a Volunteer Wilderness Ranger, you play a crucial role in the White River National Forest. You will be the officially uniformed USDA Forest Service representative interacting with trail users. Volunteer Wilderness Rangers are friendly and informative, educating trail users on wilderness ethics and regulations. Often times you will be asked to identify wildlife, plants, and geography of the area. If you can't wait to put on hiking or riding boots, are in good physical shape, and love working outdoors, join us as a Volunteer Wilderness Ranger.
Apply for this role: Wilderness RangerOpens the volunteer application site
Volunteer role
Become a Forest Ambassador
Do you enjoy meeting people from all over the world? Informing visitors about the Forest is a key duty. With your help, visitors can knowledgeably and safely plan adventures as they explore all that the Forest has to offer.
Apply for this role: Forest AmbassadorOpens the volunteer application site
Volunteer role
Become a Certified Master Naturalist
As a volunteer you are invited to participate in the nationally accredited Master Naturalist Program sponsored by the Forest Conservancy. The goal of the Forest Conservancy Master Naturalist Program is to build the competency of our volunteers as skilled educators, knowledgeable field ecologists, and dedicated conservationists. You will be trained to 'read' the landscape, develop knowledge of and respect for the environment, and educate others in natural resource conservation practices. Join our team of Certified Master Naturalists and skillfully connect people with nature, motivate change, and inspire citizen action.
Learn about the Master Naturalist ProgramVolunteer role
Serve Behind the Scenes
We need many volunteers with a variety of skills to keep the Forest Conservancy moving forward. You can help us plan events, write articles or take photographs for our newsletter, or join our fundraising efforts. Whatever your skills and interests, the Forest Conservancy has a place for you.
Apply for this role: Behind the ScenesOpens the volunteer application site
Your active participation translates into long-lasting results!
Become a partner today.
Support the Visitor Stewardship Fund
The Visitor Stewardship Fund supports the work that advances responsible recreation in our Forest.