Idaho BLM Volunteers
The Idaho BLM relies on volunteers to help accomplish important work on our public lands. Idaho BLM uses volunteers in many capacities and with a wide range of skills and interests. You can work individually, or as part of a group, and projects can be one-day commitments or short and long-term adventures.
In 2010, Idaho BLM utilized over 1,500 volunteers totaling nearly 50,000 work hours, saving the BLM an approximate value of over $1 million. What did these volunteers do to better our public lands? They lead cave expeditions, excavated an archaelogical site, hosted campgrounds across the state, designed interpretive exhibits at public sites, built trailheads, cleaned up litter from popular and heavily used recreation areas, collected native seed used to restore local plant communities, and cleaned up trash from the Lower Salmon River.
Does this sound interesting to you? Click here to learn more about joining the BLM as a volunteer!
Volunteer Opportunities in Idaho
Find and apply for volunteer opportunities now on the National Volunteer Portal.
Two Camp Hosts (or couples) Needed for April - Late September, 2012 The BLM is seeking a host to manage Cove Recreation Site on C.J. Strike Reservoir (Snake River) and another host to manage Steck Park on Brownlee Reservoir (Snake River). Work is a minimum 30 hours per week, with most duties between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. and between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, with no significant physical or mental condition that would prevent them from carrying out these duties. Volunteers must also pass a Federal background check.
Volunteers will perform an assortment of public contact, maintenance, and administrative duties. Examples of these duties include answering visitor questions, explaining fee payment procedures, educating visitors about campground rules, picking up litter, cleaning restrooms, and collecting basic visitor use data. Volunteers do not perform skilled maintenance duties.
Volunteers will live on-site and provide their own lodging (i.e. RV or camp trailer). Camp-rate reimbursements will be provided, and other work-related expenses will be reimbursed.
For more information: Apply for these positions online. Larry Ridenhour - BLM Recreation Planner
(208) 384-3334 or lridenhour@blm.gov
3948 Development Avenue Boise, Idaho 83705
Jared Fluckiger - BLM Recreation Planner
(208) 384-3342 or jfluckiger@blm.gov
3948 Development Avenue Boise, Idaho 83705 |
In the Spotlight...
Volunteer Efforts in Birds of Prey NCA Help Protect Riparian Area:
During first two weeks of November, volunteers, including families and a college student,  helped Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) manager and staff build a seven mile-long smooth wire fence to protect an important riparian area located next to the Snake River approximately four miles north of Swan Falls Dam. The fence will help to protect vegetation, wildlife habitat and to prevent soil erosion. Over an acre of ground was reseeded, and three horse stiles were also installed to enable trail access. |
| Volunteers Lend a Hand Statewide for National Public Lands Day 2011 |
Challis Field Office Volunteer Receives 
National “Making a Difference” Award:
Duane Wilson, volunteer for the Challis Field Office, received the BLM's 2011 "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award in Washington, D.C. on May 26. Duane has served as volunteer campground host at Cottonwood Campground for 12 consecutive years, going on 13 years this spring. During that time he has volunteered over 10,000 hours of his time to the successful operation of Cottonwood campground. Without his volunteer services over the last 12 years, the Challis Field Office would not have been able to keep the campground running in a manner adequate to serve our visiting public, let alone keep it one of the hidden jewels of the BLM that it is according to many of our visitors! Congratulations to Duane Wilson, from the Challis Field Office and the Upper Snake District. We are truly honored to have you as a part of our BLM family. News Release |
