H i g h C a s c a d e s F o r e s t V o l u n t e e r s
Welcome to highcascadesvolunteers.com
The mission of the High Cascades Forest Volunteers is to help maintain, restore and preserve the public lands and resources administered by the National Forest Service for present and future generations.
Do you have a special place where you like to Mt. bike, ride your horse, hike, fish, or hunt? Chances are you were on your nearby national forest. Why not help make a lasting, positive difference on the Willamette, Deschutes and Siuslaw National Forests?
Volunteers are needed for a wide range of activities and there are plenty of opportunities to match everyone’s interest and skill. Tools and equipment will be provided. Horses or llamas will help carry equipment for some of the organized summer projects. Here’s a sampling of projects:
To be a forest volunteer we ask that you attend one of two training weekends. There is no charge for either weekend and free camping is available. The first weekend is scheduled for May 14th through 16th at the Westridge School near Oakridge, OR. The second weekend is scheduled for Friday June 4th through 6th at the Allingham Guard Station located west of Sisters, OR near Camp Sherman. We suggest you consider a donation of at least 16 hours of your time over the year volunteering on the many projects offered by the High Cascades Forest Volunteers and the Pacific Crest Trails Association. If you wish to be a volunteer click on Volunteer Application
Classes may include trail maintenance, trail crew leadership, First Aid/CPR certification, cross-cut and chain saw re-certification, wilderness stewardship, adopt a trail/lake programs, map/compass, identify/remove noxious weeds, monitoring historic sites, survival tips and more.
Who can volunteer:
Anyone over the age of 18 may apply to volunteer. If you are under the age of 18 you may still participate by working with your family, group, club, or responsible adult(s).
Benefits of volunteering:
Besides the great benefits of helping your National Forests, you will:Gain a sense of self satisfaction and accomplishment in performing a much needed service.Learn new skills, which you can share with others.Make a positive contribution to the forest areas you have enjoyed using.Meet new people and make new friends.Adopt your favorite lake/trail
Learn advanced trail building techniques
Work with a trail crew for a weekend
Clear rocks and brush from trails.
Restore campsites around lakes
Monitor wilderness campsites
Greet and inform visitors.
Survey trails for winter damage.
Maintain trail signs for summer and winter trails
