Volunteer with Friends of the Columbia Gorge
For decades volunteers have been the backbone of Gorge protection
Volunteers pull invasive weeds on Gorge trail #400 in fall 2018 (photo: Brandon Davis)
Are you interested in joining an inspiring community to keep the Gorge a national treasure? We'd like to meet you! There are a variety of ways to make a difference in the Gorge. Here are a few:
- Join a stewardship work party
- Lead or shepherd a hike or outing
- Help out with office projects
- Supervise an information table at a community event
- Participate in a hearing, rally or phone bank
Volunteering Benefits
- Invitation to our Annual Volunteer Celebration held each winter in Portland
- Complimentary pass to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store in Beaverton
- The great feeling of being a part of a community dedicated to keeping the Gorge an unspoiled treasure for generations to come!
Interested in Volunteering? Here's who to contact
If you're interested in...Stewarding lands: Stewardship Volunteer Coordinator Mika Barrett, mika@gorgefriends.org (public lands stewardship), and Sara Woods, sara@gorgefriends.org (stewardship at Friends Land Trust preserves)
Making thank-you calls; hosting an online fundraiser or fundraising event: Development Manager Elizabeth Brooke-Willbanks, elizabeth@gorgefriends.org
Serving as a Trailhead Ambassador: Trailhead Ambassador Coordinator Natalie Ferraro, natalie@gorgefriends.org
Leading or shepherding hikes; helping with youth education programs: Hike Program Associate Coila Ash, hikes@gorgefriends.org
Attending rallies and hearings, phone banking or tabling: Conservation Organizer Ryan Rittenhouse, ryan@gorgefriends.org
We are not seeking office volunteers at this time.