There are many ways to get involved and every one of them makes a difference. Whether you’re collecting data in the field, getting your hands dirty through field stewardship, or supporting events in your community, our volunteers play a vital role in protecting the lands we love.

Explore the opportunities below to find the right fit for you.

Volunteer With Us

Room to Roam Community Science

Ongoing

Join our wildlife monitoring project and use our mobile survey to track roadkill and wildlife movement.

Santa Paula Canyon Trailhead Outreach

July 18 – August 29, 2026

Connect with hikers about safety and Leave No Trace principals while helping keep the trail clean.

Wilderness Table Event Support

September 27, 2026

Assist with set-up, greeting guests, check-in, parking attendant, bar service, table service, and more.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers behind the scenes help keep things running smoothly. In addition to community science, fieldwork, and event support, volunteers can help with office tasks such as fundraising, data entry, event preparation, and mailing parties. If you have a unique skill set or idea for volunteering, we’d love to hear from you!

What People Say

This is my favorite charity. A young couple just out of law school started it some 20 years ago, and I was one of the early supporters. This protection was badly needed. The Los Padres National Forest is huge, extending from Ventura to Monterey. Los Padres ForestWatch is the only organization that defends the public interest in how this forest is managed. LPFW has been highly effective in preventing commercial exploitation that would have degraded the healthy ecosystem nature of the forest This protection is still needed; the commercial interests keep finding ways to get political support.

Liz S Donor