Effective May 1, all state office functions will be open and available to the public during normal business hours, 8 - 5 Monday through Friday.
Safety and security is a top priority. We all must continue to take steps to reduce risk and keep each other safe. COVID-19 will likely be around in some form of variant for a while. When at an ODFW facility, please continue to take whatever steps you feel appropriate to protect yourself, your family, and your community. |
Oregon is home to over 650 different species of fish and wildlife. These species continue to thrive because of the work of volunteers. Volunteers are vital to ensuring that the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfills its mission of protecting and enhancing Oregon’s fish, wildlife, and their habitats for present and future generations. ODFW offers a variety of volunteer assignments including restoring habitat, assisting biologists with surveys, teaching fishing, archery and hunting skills, RV host at wildlife area or hatchery and participating on a task force or board.
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- Bring enthusiasm, energy, and ideas to ODFW
- Donate thousands of hours of time
- Increase the quality of ODFW projects and services
- Advocate for ODFW and for Oregon's resources
- Support programs that protect fish and wildlife
- Actively participate in resource management activities
- Bring expertise and skills to ODFW
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- Interact with new people
- Give back to the fish, wildlife and habitat you care about and enjoy
- Work with ODFW staff
- Put professional skills and expertise to good use
- Gain new skills and experience
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Monitoring wood duck boxes
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Loading up for backpack fish stocking |
Region Wildlife Volunteer Programs
Assist with wildlife surveys, habitat improvement, nest box building and monitoring, public education, carpentry, computer and clerical work. |
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Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP)
Complete stream habitat restoration work, conduct surveys, help with education projects, or hatch and rear salmon and trout eggs. |
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Volunteer Host Program (RV Required)
Join other RV owners from across the nation who live and work for a month or more at one of our hatcheries, wildlife areas or offices. |
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Angler Education Program
Become a certified volunteer instructor and teach basic fishing skills, aquatic conservation and stewardship, ethical conduct and water safety. |
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Hunter Education Program
Continue to make hunting a safe and enjoyable pastime in Oregon by teaching safe and responsible hunting techniques and skills to others. |
Volunteers annually donate more than 200,000 hours of service.
Their skills, devotion, and willingness to help where needed, provide enormous support to our agency.
Each year, ODFW tracks the number of volunteers and their hours.
Download the Volunteer Program Annual Report 2021 (pdf) for more details. |
