Our mission begins with the words, "Working with others." We invite you to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places for today and for generations to come.

You can get involved by volunteering, partnering, sampling learning opportunities, taking part in education programs, and attending events. You can also comment on proposed rules and notices. Here’s how.

Volunteering

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Common Volunteer Opportunities

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge / Coastal New Jersey Complex is seeking to fill 1-2 Workcamper Maintenance Volunteer positions. This position will primarily assist the Maintenance division in monitoring and maintaining landscaping, trails, signage and facilities to provide safe and accessible...
Fall/Winter/Spring RV Maintenance VolunteerDUTIES: Safely operate and maintain refuge heavy equipment such as tractors, skid steers, loaders, and similar machinery in accordance with FWS training and certification standards.Perform basic equipment inspections, routine servicing, and report...
Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge is recruiting 4 volunteers for the 2026-2027 fall-winter seasons to work at our Visitor Center, 3 days a week, for a minimum of 3 months. Fall and Winter are our peak visitor seasons, while spring sees a handful of educational tours taking place at the...

Careers and Internships

Are you passionate about conservation, science, nature, plants and wildlife? A career with us might be just what you’re looking for. It might also be the ticket if you’re into law enforcement, information technology, maintenance, real estate, engineering, communication, cartography, finance, budgeting and more. 

Join us in advancing our mission of working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance, fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. 

Partnering With FWS

Partners are valuable allies to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and play a vital role in meeting the Service's conservation goals.

Featured Partners

Here are just a few of our nationals partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.

Learning Opportunities

We offer many types of learning opportunities including formal and informal training. Some of the education we offer includes job training, career enhancement training, and education for environmental or technical professionals and students.

Education Programs

The Fish and Wildlife Service offers many great education programs.

Fish and Wildlife staff conducting the Young Explorer's Club program for a group of children.
Join us the 1st Tuesday of every month for the Young Explorer's Club, an environmental education program specifically developed for 3 & 4 year-olds.
Dissecting trout in the animal science class/Mountain Home
For the past 10 years Thomas Anderson (Trey) has been a guest speaker in the Animal Science Class at the Mountain Home High School. This includes kids in 10th-12th grades. Each time, he speaks to two classes with 15-20 kids per class. They discuss careers that involve the resources that are...

Proposed Rules and Notices Open for Comment

Rulemaking is the policy-making process for agencies of the federal government. Each rule goes through a structured reviewing timeline, including a period for public comments. View policy open for public comment on regulations.gov.

Regulations.gov

Events

The Fish and Wildlife Service hosts many public events at sites across the country.

The seven mile, one-way, gravel road begins at the Visitor Center. It is scheduled to be open, weather permitting (note that the Drive can close at any time), from sunrise to one hour before sunset. Please always double check the Wildlife Drive dates and status by checking our Facebook page and/or...
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Ottawa Visitor Center
Take a morning hike with Jeff Vogelpohl: Refuge Friend and photographer. Known among many as "the otter whisperer" for his uncanny ability to find and photograph Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge's river otters, Jeff will show you his favorite spots and tips for viewing these elusive mammals. Who...
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Ottawa Visitor Center

Let nature spark your creativity and let the watercolors flow! This workshop will introduce you to simple watercolor painting techniques to create one of a kind paintings. Join us on the trail by the boardwalk. All supplies provided. 

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

Get Involved Stories

Colorful mural of a deer, boy and heron on a brick building that reads "Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge"
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Friends of Deer Flat Open Muralist Call 2026
Seeking artists to create visitor center murals!
Two people use their phones to take photos of a plant
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City Nature Challenge 2026: Canyon County
Join the City Nature Challenge! From April 24-27, 2026, take action as a community scientist and uncover the amazing wildlife in Canyon County!
Member of the Massachusetts National Guard Biathlon Team stands in a shooting lane aiming at targets.
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The Path to Shooting Sport Participation Starts Close to Home
For many Americans watching, this biathlon can feel a world away. A snow-packed European venue. Pricey carbon-fiber skis. Precision rifles built for elite competition. Yet the discipline, marksmanship, and participation in shooting sports are anything but foreign. They are deeply rooted here at...
A doe nursing a fawn in a grassy field
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How plant choices shape deer and pollinator lives
Are you looking to attract more deer to your hunting grounds while also supporting vital pollinator populations? Learn how strategic planting of broadleaf forbs can enhance your hunting success and contribute to a thriving ecosystem. Discover the key plants that not only nourish deer but also...
Hunter and dog during a pheasant hunt in Vermont
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In the Field, Hunting Dogs Drive Partnership, Success, and Spending
Hunting dogs can enhance the outdoor experience, sustain participation in outdoor pursuits, and help ensure that traditions rooted in stewardship continue. The thousands of hunting dogs, the millions spent annually, and the shared bond between hunters and canines show that dogs can be an integral...
Future of Conservation Podcast
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From Fish Cars to Freezers: The Future of Fisheries
From milk cans packed with ice to freezers preserving fish genetics, fisheries conservation has always been about innovation. In our latest episode of The Future of Conservation Podcast, we explore how U.S. Fish...