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Become a Dungeness Nature Alliance Volunteer!

Do you have a heart for volunteering with environmental causes? Join us for an upcoming two-part volunteer onboarding and become part of the Dungeness Nature Alliance (DNA).

This will begin with an open house and orientation, followed later in the month by a skills training workshop. Together, these sessions are designed to help new volunteers feel confident, connected, and prepared to support environmental education, conservation, and visitor engagement.

Please note: Interested participants must complete a volunteer application prior to attending. After submitting an application, our volunteer manager will follow up to confirm your RSVP. Submit your application here. 

For questions, contact Volunteer Manager
Leshell Michaluk-Bergan
[email protected] | 360-477-8249

Event Details

Part 1: Volunteer Open House & Orientation
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Rainshadow Hall

We’ll start with a celebratory Open House and job fair-style gathering, where you’ll meet fellow volunteers, explore roles, and connect with staff.

Part 2: Volunteer Basic Skills Workshop
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Rainshadow Hall

This hands-on training focuses on core volunteer skills and prepares you to step confidently into your role. 

Both sessions are required for new volunteers. If you are not able to attend one of the sessions please reach out to the volunteer manager to discuss options. 

Volunteer Opportunities

We are particularly recruiting for:

• Kiosk Hosts at the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
• Stewardship Support at the Dungeness River Nature Center and the Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge

Additional volunteer opportunities include:

• Education and Outreach
• Research and Monitoring
• Special Events
• Visitor Services
• Restoration

About the Dungeness Nature Alliance

Volunteers are essential to everything we do. By completing the volunteer application, you’ll join the Dungeness Nature Alliance (DNA), a collaborative volunteer program between the Dungeness River Nature Center and the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Refuge Management Program, which manages the Dungeness and Protection Island National Wildlife Refuges.

As a DNA volunteer, you’ll have opportunities to support programs and projects across both the Dungeness River Nature Center and the Refuge Management Program, depending on your interests and availability. Whether you’re interested in environmental education, habitat restoration, visitor engagement, or community outreach, there’s a place for you here.