Make a difference by volunteering. Volunteers play a vital role in helping the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service meet its conservation goals. Volunteers help serve the nearly 50 million people who visit public lands managed by the Service each year.

Find Volunteering Opportunities

There are many volunteer opportunities with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for all ages and interests. To find opportunities that may interest you, search the volunteer job listings by typing a location, volunteer position or other term below.

Volunteer Opportunities For Me

Great things happen when volunteers are matched with the right opportunities. That's why each volunteer opportunity listing includes information on age requirements, level of physical difficulty, time commitment, location and more.

 

Opportunities for All Ages

Opportunities for all ages, including: kids, teens and young adults, seniors, families and groups, such as an organization or company.

 

Opportunities for All Availabilities

We know you have other demands on your time. Volunteers can work a few hours a week or at single–day events, such asNational Public Lands Day,Earth Day, and theChristmas Bird Count.

 

Opportunities for All Activity Levels

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service welcomes volunteers of all backgrounds and abilities. Volunteers may lead tours, restore habitat, conduct plant and animal surveys, help staff a refuge nature store, and so much more.

Recently Listed Opportunities

*WATERFOWL HUNTING SEASON* and *BIRD WATCHING SEASON*Seeking friendly individuals to volunteer at the front desk of the visitor center while the Friends' Group nature store is open on weekends. The volunteer would answer visitor questions, assist visitors with purchasing auto tour fees online,...
Volunteer Opportunity
Dates:We are looking for maintenance volunteers that are available for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months beginning September 2025. Exact start and end dates are flexible. Both individuals and couples are welcome to apply. Volunteers arriving as individuals can expect to work 30 hours...
Volunteer Opportunity
Jackson Fish Hatchery is located a half mile from Teton National Park and three miles from recreation destination destination Jackson, WY. Valley elevation is 6200 ft. Tons of outdoor activities including hiking, bicycling, fishing, photography, etc. Looking for enthusiastic volunteers to provide...
Volunteer Opportunity
*WATERFOWL HUNTING SEASON* and *BIRD WATCHING SEASON*Seeking one tech-savvy and friendly individual to answer visitor questions, assist visitors with purchasing auto tour fees online, answer phone calls from hunters and other visitors, direct calls to appropriate refuge staff, and keep a small...
Volunteer Opportunity
Dates:We are looking for volunteers that are available for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 6 months beginning September 2025. Exact start and end dates are flexible. Both individuals and couples are welcome to apply. Volunteers arriving as individuals can expect to work 30 hours per week...
Volunteer Opportunity

Other Ways to Work with Us

Are you looking for something different than a volunteer opportunity? The Fish and Wildlife Service employs around 9,000 people nationwide and offers great internship opportunities every year.