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Oregon: Volunteer information - environmental volunteering in Oregon

Volunteer Classifieds

Removing oxeye daisy at Fanno Meadows © Molly Dougherty/TNC

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 call Molly Dougherty, director of volunteer programs, at (503) 802-8100. Or, send an e-mail to mdougherty@tnc.org.

Portland Area

Safety Program Intern
Assist the Human Resources Generalist in enhancing the health and safety program for the Oregon program. Duties may include assessing current health and safety needs, visiting preserves to perform safety assessments and hazard analysis, writing safe job procedures for hazardous work activities, helping complete a comprehensive program manual and more. Preferred commitment is 20 hours per week for eight to 12 weeks.

Master Recycler
Support our green efforts by maintaining the Portland office recycling program. Transfer recyclable materials to outside bins. May also take non-curbside recyclables to a recycling facility, if desired. Ongoing, weekly position.

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.

Preserve Stewards
Restore native vegetation at Camassia Natural Area in West Linn and/or the Sandy River Gorge. By clearing invasives and regularly returning to one spot, you will clearly see the "fruits" of your labor. Must be physically fit and able to work once a month for a year. Orientations will be held at Camassia by appointment.

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.

Eugene/Corvallis Area

Volunteer Administrative Assistant
Learn about The Nature Conservancy’s work in the Willamette Valley while helping our Eugene office manage volunteers. Duties will include responding to general e-mail/telephone inquiries, assisting with mailings, maintaining office cleanliness, supplies and equipment, and performing other administrative tasks as needed. Time commitment is flexible, but six to 10 hours weekly is preferred, for a minimum of six months.  

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.