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Volunteer Information

Volunteer Classifieds

Nature Conservancy volunteers April Fong (left) and Lindsey Koepke at a Fanno Meadows work party. © Molly Dougherty/TNC

Your time and talents are needed! For more information about the following volunteer opportunities, and to learn how to apply, please contact Molly Dougherty, director of volunteer programs, at (503) 802-8100 or mdougherty@tnc.org.

Portland Area

Recycler
Support our efforts to be master recyclers by maintaining the Portland office recycling program. Transfer recyclable materials to outside bins and, if desired, take non-curbside recyclables to a recycling facility. Ongoing, weekly position, June - August time commitment.

Landscaper
Maintain the grounds of our Portland office building by sweeping and raking leaves, trimming shrubs as needed, weeding and removing debris from the yard, sidewalks and parking lots.

Wednesday Night Volunteer Leaders
Make our Wednesday night volunteer nights run smoothly by setting up volunteers with projects, helping with clean-up, and monitoring and replenishing treats. A monthly commitment of one Wednesday night is required. 

Northeast Oregon 

Dunstan Homestead Preserve Field Assistants
Survey for bird species at 30 sites along the magnificent Middle Fork John Day River. Bird enthusiasts of all experience levels are encouraged, and housing is provided.  

Southwest Oregon

To learn more about, or apply for, the following Nature Conservancy volunteer opportunities -- and to sign up for the Southwest Oregon volunteer e-newsletter -- please contact stewardship coordinator Molly Sullivan at msullivan@tnc.org or 541-770-7933.

Field Assistants
Help with our important conservation work throughout the week. Projects range from vegetation and rare plant monitoring to non-native species control and preserve maintenance.