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AGENCY INFORMATION
Volunteer Programs

The mission of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Volunteer Program is to actively involve citizens as volunteers in the protection and enhancement of Oregon’s fish and wildlife resources for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

Bring enthusiasm, energy, and ideas to ODFW
Donate thousands of hours of time
Increase the quality of ODFW projects and services
Advocate for ODFW and for Oregon's resources
Support programs that protect fish and wildlife
Actively participate in resource management activities
Bring expertise and skills to ODFW

Interact with new people
Give back to the fish, wildlife and habitat you care about and enjoy
Work with ODFW staff
Put professional skills and expertise to good use
Gain new skills and experience

Monitoring wood duck boxes

Loading up for backpack fish stocking

	Region Wildlife Volunteer Programs
	Assist with wildlife surveys, habitat improvement, nest box building and monitoring, public education, carpentry, computer and clerical work.

	Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program (STEP)
	Complete stream habitat restoration work, conduct surveys, help with education projects, or hatch and rear salmon and trout eggs.

	Fish and Wildlife Volunteer Host Program (RV Required)
	Join other RV owners from across the nation who live and work for a month or more at one of our hatcheries, wildlife areas or offices.

	Angler Education Program
	Become a certified volunteer instructor and teach basic fishing skills, aquatic conservation and stewardship, ethical conduct and water safety.

	Hunter Education Program
	Continue to make hunting a safe and enjoyable pastime in Oregon by teaching safe and responsible hunting techniques and skills to others.

	Outdoor Skills Education Program
	Outdoor Skills Workshops include: Family Workshops, Becoming an Outdoor-Woman Workshops (BOW), and Adult Workshops Volunteers assist at workshops designed to teach introductory hunting and shooting skills, fishing and other outdoor activities to families, women and adults.

Volunteer Tracks Newsletter (pdf)

Volunteers annually donate more than 200,000 hours of service.
Their skills, devotion, and willingness to help where needed, provide enormous support to our agency.
Each year, ODFW tracks the number of volunteers and their hours.
Download the 2008 Statewide Volunteer Program Statistics (pdf) for more details.

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