Volunteers

The BLM greatly appreciates the energy and enthusiasm of the thousands of volunteers who contribute their time and experience to the public lands in Oregon and Washington. Volunteers blanket our public lands with important accomplishments and valuable achievements.

Get Involved!

There are many different types of volunteer opportunities available and many fall into one of the following categories: fish and wildlife; recreation; rangelands; forests; geology, energy and minerals; archeology; history; watersheds; administrative support; public information; wild horses and burros; engineering and surveying; data management; and planning.

Volunteers can work individually or as part of a team and on short-term or long-term projects. Most BLM volunteers serve part-time, such as on weekends or during a certain season.

Volunteer Projects
Volunteer Contact List
Volunteer Application form (PDF) - Please email applications to the contacts below.

If you have specific interests or questions, please contact Justina Billings, BLM volunteer liaison, at 503-808-6268 or Mark Brown, BLM volunteer coordinator, at 503-808-6233.

National Public Lands Day 2009

Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management is looking for volunteers to participate in the 16th annual National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26, 2009. In what has become the largest volunteer hands-on effort of its kind in the country, participants will come together to lend a hand to the very lands they use to hike, bike, climb, fish, swim, explore, picnic, or just plain relax. more>>

2008 National Volunteer Report Now Available

In Fiscal Year 2008, OR/WA BLM ranked at the top nationally as one of the best state volunteer programs, utilizing 3,780 volunteers totaling 181,335 hours for an approximate value of $3,672,034. Volunteers range from Girl Scouts and senior citizens to corporate executives and Members of Congress. They all have one thing in common: enjoyment and appreciation for our public lands.

Making A Difference: BLM’s 2008 Volunteer Annual Report (PDF)

West Eugene Wetlands Recognized with National Volunteer Award

The Willamette Resources Education Network received the prestigious Bureau of Land Management "Making a Difference" National Volunteer Award for their contributions to the West Eugene Wetlands at a May 14, 2009, ceremony at the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. more>>