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To learn more about the following volunteer opportunities, and to get application instructions, please contact Molly Dougherty, director of volunteer programs, at (503) 802-8100 or mdougherty@tnc.org.

Portland Area

Native Habitat Restoration Volunteer Interns
Restore salmon habitat in the Sandy River watershed by removing invasive species. Projects include outreach, data collection, monitoring and weed eradication with herbicides. Kayaking and rafting may be required, as is a strong swimming ability. Work is Monday through Thursday with a minimum of nine, 9-hour work days between June 18 and October 11. 

XSLT Stylesheet Programmer
The Conservancy uses an Open Source adaptive management software program called “Miradi” for creating, implementing and tracking the progress we are making in our conservation projects around the world. Miradi exports data using a standard XML data communication protocol. We are looking for someone familiar with XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet) language to help create common report templates that enable project teams to convert XML data into formatted conservation plans and summary reports. Both Word and Excel XSLT Stylesheets are needed

Receptionist
Handle incoming calls, greet visitors and more during a four-hour, weekly commitment (with several possible shift times). Volunteers may be on-call after training.

Wednesday Night Volunteer Leader
Set up projects, monitor and replenish treats and help with cleanup. Commitment is one Wednesday evening per month, from 4:45 to 7pm.

Preserve Steward
Restore native vegetation by clearing invasives at Camassia Natural Area in West Linn and/or Sandy River Gorge Preserve. Must be physically fit and able to work once a month for a year. Orientations held as needed.

Oregon Coast

“On Call” for the Coast
Are you a beach-lover with a flexible schedule? Can you carpool or meet at sites along the north and central coast without much notice? Join our "on-call" list to be contacted about various restoration projects throughout the year! Tasks range from collecting native seed to pulling invasive weeds to native oyster restoration, and vary in length from day trips to week-long excursions (where we camp or stay in yurts). Jobs can be physically demanding, and ideal candidates are willing to work long hours in variable weather conditions.

Northeast Oregon

Zumwalt Caretaker
Want to live in one of the most beautiful areas in Oregon? Be a Zumwalt Prairie Preserve volunteer caretaker! Duties include conducting facility maintenance and stewardship activities, maintaining a presence on the preserve, and providing information to occasional visitors and neighbors. Space for a self-provided trailer or motor home is available on the preserve. Time commitment of 20 hours per week for a minimum of four weeks between May and November required.

Southwest Oregon

Popcorn Swale Preserve Steward (Roseburg area)
Help restore and protect this Southwest Oregon wildflower haven by assisting Conservancy staff with monitoring, restoration and management activities. The volunteer preserve steward will provide more oversight of site condition and use than staff can currently achieve while learning about Umpqua Valley wet prairie habitat and the unique species it supports.