Internships & Volunteer Opportunities

Cascadia Wild believes that learning should be available not only to those who can afford it but to all who wish to learn. We are dedicated to facilitating the sharing of information and to providing free or low cost adult classes. We are grateful for our many volunteers who share this vision.

Receptionist

General Responsibilities
Cascadia Wild is looking for someone to visit our office 2-3 times per week, or use their own equipment at home if available, to check phone messages, emails and mail. This person will respond to general inquiries and forward others to the appropriate staff person. They will also be responsible for updating mailing lists and databases and, as time and need permits, drafting generic responses to questions that are asked repeatedly. Time commitment is approximately 4-6 hours per week. A minimum commitment of 6 months is needed.

Qualifications:
This person will be our first line of contact with people interested in our programs, so they must enjoy interacting with people and must have excellent communication skills. They must be able to work independently with little supervision, and have an interest in naturalist skills and in sharing them with other people. Some demonstrable work experience that involved dealing with people in a similar capacity is required.

Compensation
Volunteers will receive free attendance to any Cascadia Wild event, access to Cascadia Wild’s extensive library of naturalist books, and the opportunity to hang out with fun, like minded people.

How to apply:
Email letter of intent and 2 references to: info@cascadiawild.org, or call (503) 235-9533.

Grant writer

General Responsibilities:
Cascadia Wild is looking for someone to help secure funding for the Wolverine Tracking Program. The program is in its 10th year of existence and has been filled to capacity for the last several years. It has been the recipient of several different grants in past years.

Responsibilities would include researching grants appropriate to apply for, researching what their requirements and deadlines are, contacting granters as needed, working with Cascadia Wild staff to draft the grant applications, and doing the final editing of applications.

Qualifications:
This person must have excellent writing skills and either past experience in grant writing or a very strong interest in learning. An example of something you have written in the past is required.

Compensation
Volunteers will receive free attendance to any Cascadia Wild event, access to Cascadia Wild’s extensive library of naturalist books, real world experience in nonprofit operations, and the opportunity to hang out with fun, like minded people.

How to apply:
Email letter of intent and 2 references to:info@cascadiawild.org or call (503) 235-9533.

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