Volunteer with Friends

We wouldn’t be here without volunteer support and community-driven action for the islands and Salish Sea! Volunteering is a great way to get your feet wet, learn more about the natural environment, and meet like-minded people who are passionate about taking action.

Explore current opportunities.

View a list of real-time needs and upcoming events needs in the volunteer portal.

  • You have a passion for the natural environment, wild places, farmland, forests, and/or our Salish Sea marine environment. 
  • You love being outdoors and you also value the importance of thriving communities. 
  • Your work is rooted in science or steeped in education. 
  • Your work is focused on systemic change through policy and law. 
  • You are cognizant of the need to work with area governments and corporate actors. 
  • You are clear about the importance of our work for future generations and species. 
  • You are curious about innovative ways to tackle our most pressing environmental (and unique island) challenges. 

Examples of ongoing opportunities …

Events

  • beach clean ups
  • event logistics
  • host an event—share your shoreline or property to Friendraise!
  • event photography
  • hang posters and flyers

Advocacy

  • attend local policy meetings to share your voice and be informed.
  • contribute pro bono expertise
  • serve on a program or board committee
  • issue-driven community and campaign outreach
  • attend and/or help facilitate rallies, parades, or protests
  • social media amplifiers and influencers

 

Field Work

  • invasive species surveys
  • forage fish site monitoring
  • plastic and trash surveys
  • shoreline and upland restoration work parties

 

Visit our online volunteer portal to sign up, email us at [email protected], or join our e-news list below for monthly updates.

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Each year I make a generous gift to the Friends of the San Juans because it’s the one organization where I can actually follow the money from my checkbook to observable measurable outcomes. Will you join me in making a gift to support one of the most beautiful, precious, fragile monuments to nature on earth?

George Lawson

members, Lopez Island