ODFW’s Volunteers donate more than 200,000 hours of service annually. Their skills, devotion and willingness to help where needed provide enormous support to our agency.
| Opportunity |
Category |
Dates |
Description |
Questions |
Register to Volunteer |
Whitefish Copepods Research |
Fisheries |
Continuous |
Volunteers needed to help OSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife in conjunction with ODFW conduct research looking at where these parasites are on Whitefish and how many Whitefish are infected. |
Emma.l.garner@state.or.us |
SIGN ME UP |
Siletz Falls Adult Fish Trap |
Fisheries |
Year Round |
Work with ODFW staff to monitor steelhead and Chinook populations, evaluate hatchery programs, collect broodstock and pass wild summer steelhead and spring Chinook above the falls. Dates vary throughout the year, but generally run the trap M/W/F Volunteers will need to pass a State Fish and Wildlife Violation Check as well as attend a Confined Space Training. |
Christine.m.clapp@state.or.us
541-265-8306 x253 |
SIGN ME UP |
Angler Education Instructor |
Fisheries, Education |
Continuous |
Share your passion for fishing by promoting sport fishing and the enhancement, conservation and stewardship of Oregon’s aquatic resources. |
Amanda.m.boyles@state.or.us
503-947-6081 |
SIGN ME UP |
RV Host |
Habitat Restoration, Fisheries, Wildlife |
2020 Site Availability |
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. |
Donna.l.Schultz@state.or.us
541-757-5255 |
SIGN ME UP |
Fern Ridge Wildlife Area Tuesday Crew |
Habitat Restoration, Fisheries, Wildlife |
Tuesdays |
Variety of tasks associated with The Volunteer Tuesday Crew meets at the wildlife area every Tuesday. The crew assists with a variety of tasks associated with wildlife area operation and Maintenance. |
kevin.j.roth@state.or.us
541-985-2591 |
SIGN ME UP |
Hunter Education Event Support |
Hunting, Education |
Continuous |
Help with Hunter Education classroom and field day logistics. Learn more |
Jered.w.goodwin@state.or.us
503-947-6053 |
SIGN ME UP |
Hunter Education Junior Instructor |
Hunting, Education |
Continuous |
Under the supervision of a Certified Hunter Education Instructor, help with classroom & field day logistics as well as teach Hunter Education curriculum and field day activities. Learn more |
Jered.w.goodwin@state.or.us
503-947-6053 |
SIGN ME UP |
Hunter Education Instructor – Trainee |
Hunting, Education |
Continuous |
Begin the Hunter Education Instructor Training while helping with classroom and field day logistics. Learn more |
Jered.w.goodwin@state.or.us
503-947-6053 |
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Hunter Education Instructor – Apprentice |
Hunting, Education |
Continuous |
Teach Hunter Education curriculum and field day activities under the supervision of a Certified Hunter Education Instructor. Learn more |
Jered.w.goodwin@state.or.us
503-947-6053 |
SIGN ME UP |
Hunter Education Instructor – Certified |
Hunting, Education |
Continuous |
Teach Hunter Education curriculum and field day activities. Learn more |
Jered.w.goodwin@state.or.us
503-947-6053 |
SIGN ME UP |
Hunter Education Lead Instructor – Certified |
Hunting, Education |
Continuous |
Teach Hunter Education curriculum and field day activities. Create, schedule and manage Hunter Education classes and field days, mentor other volunteers and support Area Coordinators. Learn more |
Jered.w.goodwin@state.or.us
503-947-6053 |
SIGN ME UP |
Hunter Education Assistant Area Coordinator |
Hunting, Education |
Continuous |
Support Area Coordinator to ensure consistent application and implementation of the Hunter Education program. Learn more |
Jered.w.goodwin@state.or.us
503-947-6053 |
SIGN ME UP |
Hunter Education Area Coordinator |
Hunting, Education |
Continuous |
Liaison between volunteers and ODFW. Ensure consistent application and implementation of the Hunter Education program. Learn more |
Jered.w.goodwin@state.or.us
503-947-6053 |
SIGN ME UP |
