Volunteer With Us

No experience necessary. Join us from snow melt to snow fall.

Volunteering with Friends of the Central Cascades Wilderness is open to everyone — no experience necessary. Whether you prefer a day hike or a multi-day backpacking trip, there is a role for you.

Our volunteer season runs from snow melt to snow fall. Activities include trail and sign maintenance, campsite cleanup, and wilderness stewardship across four wilderness areas: Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, Three Sisters, and Diamond Peak.

Volunteers receive a complimentary NW Forest Pass and Wilderness Permit for the season as a thank-you for their service.

Ready to Get Started?

Sign up through BetterImpact to register as a volunteer. New volunteer orientation is held each April before the season begins.

Trail & Sign Maintenance

Help maintain and improve trails and signs throughout four Central Cascades wilderness areas.

Campsite Cleanup

Keep wilderness campsites clean and well-maintained for all visitors to enjoy.

Day Hikes or Backpacking

Choose your adventure — day trips or multi-day backcountry excursions.

Free NW Forest Pass

Volunteers receive a complimentary NW Forest Pass and Wilderness Permit for the season.