Partnerships

The Olympic National Forest is a place of shared stewardship where partnerships are a key to accomplishing the Forest Service’s mission:

To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the forest to meet the needs of present and future generations.

We want to partner with people and organizations who have a mutual interest in accomplishing this mission. 

Partnerships can take many forms, from formal agreements with multiple year commitments, or even a single volunteer event.

Our partners can be nonprofit and for-profit entities; rural, urban, and tribal communities; universities and minority-serving institutions; land management agencies; and more.

We value the contributions partners bring including traditional ecological knowledge, creativity and innovation for effective public outreach and education, experience in managing work projects, and subject-matter expertise.

Begin a Partnership

For more than 100 years, the Forest Service has brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Through campground hosting, trail maintenance, visitor services, research and more, volunteers make significant contributions to the legacy of conservation for future generations.

Only with the help of dedicated partners can we care for this shared natural resource to promote the lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality of the forest.

We have plenty of partnership opportunities for people and organizations to explore.

Volunteer

No matter what your skills or abilities are almost anyone can be a volunteer and help in some way.

If you or a group of people are interested in volunteering with Olympic National Forest, check out our volunteer page to learn more about volunteer opportunities or get in touch with Josh Parker, Olympic National Forest’s Volunteer & Partnership Coordinator.

Start a Formal Partnership

If you are a member of a group who wants to tackle larger jobs and long-term projects, then establishing a formal partnership with the Olympic National Forest is great fit.

Formal Partnerships allow the Forst Service to exchange resources and funding while working alongside your organization to tackle large projects.

Formal Partnerships require written agreements. The Forest Service and its partners negotiate and write these agreements together.

To learn more about establishing a formal partnership check out Forest Service's Preparing to Partner Page to learn or contact Josh Parker, Partnership & Volunteer Coordinator.