PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT apply for this position through www.careers.wa.gov. The volunteer application process starts here: https://wdfw.wa.gov/get-involved/volunteer
 Please see below for additional information.

Title- WDFW Volunteer
Location-Multiple Locations Statewide

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) welcomes volunteers of all abilities who want to contribute to conservation of fish, wildlife, and habitat.

Diverse volunteer opportunities are available, including projects on state wildlife areas and water access areas, habitat restoration projects, Hunter Education instruction, and assisting at outreach events. 

Department staff and volunteers work to exemplify the following values:

• Accountability, we hold ourselves and each other responsible for acting consistent with our values and mission.
• Service, we add value to Washington communities and seek to improve the public’s experience.
• Professionalism, we serve in a manner that reflects positively on the Department and on ourselves.
• Integrity, we are consistently open, honest, ethical, and genuine in our actions.
• Respect, we treat each other with dignity.
• Empathy, we take time to understand and appreciate others. 

The new volunteer portal makes it easier to find, sign up for, and manage volunteer opportunities across the state and includes a project catalog where you can browse and register for volunteer projects in one central location.

Browse the WDFW project catalog anytime, an account is only needed to sign up.

The first time you visit the new volunteer portal, you will be prompted to create your new WA.gov account. This WA.gov account is required to access the volunteer portal. Your WA.gov account will be your one account and password for Washington state.

Helpful tips:

• Each volunteer must create their own account using their own email address. Family members or groups cannot share email address. 
• Your email address is your username.
• Follow directions on screen to create a secure password.

Learn more about WA.gov accounts at Your new WA.gov account.

Additional help for creating your WA.gov account can be found at WA.gov/get-help.

1. Go to wdfw.volunteermatters.org/login
2. Log in:
   1. If you already have a WA.gov account, you can log in right away by clicking on “Log in to WA.gov”.
   2. If you do not have one, navigate to the “Create a new WA.gov account” button to create a new account. 
3. If you are not automatically routed back to the volunteer portal, return towdfw.volunteermatters.org/login to complete your volunteer profile and explore opportunities.  

• Volunteer for 24 hours on WDFW-approved projects on WDFW-managed lands and you can earn a complimentary annual Discover Pass.
•  Eligible projects are located on “Discover Pass required” posted sites managed by WDFW, including wildlife areas and recreational water access areas.
•  Eligible projects may include stewardship, interpretation, and data collection and analysis (such as community science projects) that enhance staff efforts to successfully     manage fish, wildlife, and habitat on Department lands.
•  For more information about how to qualify for a complimentary pass, visit the Discover Pass website or contact your volunteer supervisor.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.  Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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