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Join Conservancy staff and other volunteers to help with projects around the state. For more information or to sign up, please contact Barbara French, Community Engagement Manager, at bfrench@tnc.org or (206) 343-4345 ext. 361.  

Be an Active Advocate

If you think environmental issues are important, consider helping out at a legislative event. Speak up for nature! Get more details here.

Preserve Stewards

Each year, The Nature Conservancy recruits volunteer stewards to help monitor two of our most popular and scenic preserves, Ebey’s Landing on Whidbey Island and Foulweather Bluff in Kitsap County. Volunteers visit the preserve once per week during the summer to greet visitors, remind them about preserve rules and report any issues. What a great way to get outdoors! Some stewards have been returning each year for more than 10 years. A training meeting is held in spring for all new volunteers. To learn more, contact Barbara French.

Event Staffing

Prairie Appreciation Day: Saturday, May 11, varied shifts available at Glacial Heritage Preserve. Volunteers needed for a range of tasks at this annual family event in celebration of Washington prairies. Come and see the blooming prairie flowers. Bring a friend or family member to volunteer with you, then spend the rest of the day with a hayride and a picnic!

Research Data Assistant

Location variable

Our partners at Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife are looking for a volunteer to help with data work for a seafloor habitat mapping project for Puget Sound. Tasks include updating data, file format conversion, clean and error check data, and use SQL query statements. Requires someone who is tech-savvy and comfortable working with computers, spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge of Excel and Access required, Lotus and Dbase data formats preferred. Must be a technical problem solver with good attention to detail and able to work independently with minimal supervision. The project will take about five months to complete and initially will be located at the WDFW office in Mill Creek. Flexible schedule and hours. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Matt Marksik, mmarksik@tnc.org or (206) 436-6244.

Preserve Greeter

Ongoing

Skagit Valley

Put your people skills to work and spend time outdoors! Meet and greet birdwatchers and other visitors at The Nature Conservancy’s Port Susan Bay Preserve. Volunteers are especially needed on weekends to help monitor visitation during busy times. Let people know about preserve rules and check if they have permission to visit the site. Training will be provided. You will need reliable transportation and the ability to work two- to three-hour shifts. Must have friendly "customer service" skills. Contact Barbara French, bfrench@tnc.org or (206) 343-4345 ext. 361.

Outreach Volunteers

Meet new people and join our team of event assistants. Help staff info tables at festivals, environmental fairs and other community events in the Puget Sound area and around the state. All training, materials and supplies will be provided. Consider inviting a friend to volunteer with you and work as a team.  You’ll get to choose the events you want to volunteer—how cool! Transportation and ability to work some weekends required.

Front Desk Assistant

Be the face of The Nature Conservancy, meet new people and learn about conservation projects by volunteering in our Seattle office at the front desk.  If you love nature but want to stay warm and dry working indoors while gaining experience in an office setting, this volunteer position is for you! 

Office volunteers answer the phone, greet and direct visitors, and help with various administrative tasks. We currently need two customer service-oriented individuals for Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. Occasional full days needed and a six-month commitment required.

Ongoing Prairie Restoration

Every Tuesday and one Saturday a month
Thurston County

Join other volunteers in restoring the South Sound prairies. Pull invasive plants, help with seed cleaning and other tasks as needed, depending on the season and current projects underway. New faces always welcome! Work days are held every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on one Saturday each month. For directions, date confirmation and more information on prairie work days, contact Audrey Lamb of Center for Natural Lands Management at ssvolunteers@cnlm.org.