Volunteer Opportunities

Conservation is in all of our hands

The work of SCCD staff scientists and conservation experts is enhanced through the efforts of volunteers. Opportunities include water quality monitoring, tree plantings and stream clean-up. Volunteer today and take conservation into your hands.

Earth Team Volunteer
To volunteer for current and future Spokane County Conservation District projects, please print out the volunteer form and return it to the Spokane County Conservation District:
FAX to: SCCD – (509) 535-7410
Mail to: SCCD • Attn: Volunteer Program • 210 N. Havana • Spokane, Washington 99202
Questions? (509) 535-7274 or info@sccd.org

Forestry Program
The Forestry Program has many opportunities for those who are interested in assisting us in our efforts to protect and enhance urban and rural forests. Opportunities include planting, pruning, and 'free the trees' stake removal. Volunteers will receive specialized training to help them conduct their work, such as appropriate planting and pruning techniques. Call Garth Davis, Forestry Program Manager, at (509) 535-7274 or email the forester to volunteer.

Water Resources Volunteer Program
The volunteer program is a valuable asset to the Water Resources Program. Learn more about the work of Water Resources volunteers, including the Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Program.

Veterans Conservation Corps
Are you a resident Washington military veteran?  Do you want to help the environment, contribute to the community, and earn job skills in the environmental field?  Then the Veteran Conservation Corps can assist you with volunteer opportunities throughout the state on projects that help protect and restore Washington’s rivers, streams, lakes, marine waters and open lands.  For more information, please visit http://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans_conservation_corps.htm.