The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife welcomes volunteers who want to assist in activities that benefit fish, wildlife and habitat.

A variety of volunteer opportunities are available, including projects on state wildlife areas, water access sites, furthering conservation activities and hunter education through the Master Hunter program, and local projects that benefit salmon recovery through Regional Fishery Enhancement Groups (RFEGS).

Beginning in 2012, WDFW implemented an on-line volunteer management system to make in easier for volunteers to learn about volunteer opportunities and to participate in them.  Known as CERVIS (Community Event Registration & Volunteer Information System), this system tracks projects and volunteer hours

First, potential volunteers must register using a simple on-line form; then review the volunteer opportunities that are available.

Other Volunteer Opportunities and Programs

• Regional Fishery Enhancement Groups (RFEGs)
  The RFEGs have a common goal of restoring salmonid populations and habitat to their regions, relying on support in local communities.
• Marine Resource Committees (MRCs)
  Citizen-based Marine Resource Committees (MRCs) are an effective mechanism to harness the dedication, creativity, and wisdom of coastal residents to compliment ongoing efforts to restore, protect, and manage coastal marine resources.
• Herding, Hazing, and Fence Repair/Construction
  Register to assist with non-lethal control of game damage throughout the state. Landowner conflicts involving elk, deer, turkey, and waterfowl routinely occurs at various times of the year. Depending upon the situation, volunteers will provide hazing, herding, fence repair, and fence construction services under the direction and guidance of Department personnel.