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Volunteer Roles
Volunteering with Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation offers a hands-on opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local conservation efforts. Read through the roles below to find the perfect fit for your skills and interests, and be sure to explore the events calendar for upcoming volunteer project dates and training sessions. Visiting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem? Get hands-on, connect with the landscape in a meaningful way, and make a real impact while exploring one of the wildest places left in America.
Wildlife Friendlier Fencing
2026 FENCE DATES: 5/30, 6/17, 7/8, 7/25, 8/15, 8/26, 9/19, 10/3
Remove or modifies harmful fencing to restore migration corridors and reduce wildlife injury and mortality. By working with landowners, agencies, and volunteers, the program helps animals move freely and safely across the landscape. Email Cody with any questions cody@jhwildlife.org
Invasive Weed Removal
2026 WEED DATES: 5/23, 6/3, 7/22, 8/1, 8/8
The invasive weed removal program targets non-native plants that threaten wildlife habitat. Removing these species restores native ecosystems and improves forage. Email Cody with any questions cody@jhwildlife.org
Riparian Restoration
2026 RIPARIAN DAYS: 9/1, 9/2
A brand-new habitat project will be launched where we will be constructing Beaver Dam Analogs to help restore a stream following the Pack Trail Fire. Email Cody with any questions cody@jhwildlife.org
Black-footed ferret surveys & Shadow a Biologist
Ferrets: August - October, Biologist: July-August
Black-Footed Ferret spotlight surveys (August–October) at Shirley Basin and Meeteetse, Wyoming, and Shadow a Biologist opportunities (July–August) joining wildlife biologists for bird surveys in high-elevation backcountry terrain. Email Zoë with any questions, zoe@jhwidlife.org
Nature Mapping Volunteer
Teton County (Idaho and Wyoming) and Lincoln County (Wyoming)
Volunteering is ongoing, sign up to get details on the next training!
Collect wildlife data to support conservation efforts. Your observations inform research and help protect regional wildlife. Training is required, making it an accessible opportunity for nature enthusiasts! Sign up to receive more information on the next training date.
Pika Surveys
Training is in June, surveys between July and September
Survey alpine habitats to monitor American pika populations in partnership with Wyoming Game & Fish Department. Your observations contribute to population trend data that informs statewide conservation efforts. Training is required, email Zoë for more information zoe@jhwildlife.org
Mountain Bluebird Nestbox Monitor
Jackson, WY
Check nest boxes, record data on nesting activity, and support efforts to conserve bluebird populations in the region. Training is required. Email Zoë to learn more zoe@jhwildlife.org
Moose Day
Jackson, WY
Volunteer for Moose Day, a one-day annual event in February, to survey moose populations and support conservation efforts. Reach out to zoe@jhwildlife.org if you have questions.
Volunteer Release and Waiver of Liability
What is Voluntourism?
Visiting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is more than just taking in the scenery—it’s an opportunity to actively support the wildlife that makes this place extraordinary. JHWF lets you contribute to conservation by restoring critical habitats and assisting with wildlife research during your visit. Get hands-on, connect with the landscape in a meaningful way, and make a real impact while exploring one of the wildest places left in America.
Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation
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Office Location:
25 S. Willow St., Suite 10
Jackson, WY 83001
Mailing Address:
PO Box 8042
Jackson, WY 83002
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