Due to exceptionally dry conditions, the Department of Wildlife Resources has implemented a complete ban on any open burning (e.g., campfires, grills) on all DWR properties west of Interstate 95, effective immediately and lasting until further notice.

Volunteer Opportunities

Do you love the outdoors? Do you want to give back to Virginia’s wildlife and fisheries resources? Do you enjoy new challenges and want to share your interests with others? Do you want to make a difference?

If so, you’re ready to become part of the volunteer team at the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources!

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Archery Education
Boater Education
Events/Exhibits/Shows
Fish Stocking
Fishing Education
General Maintenance at WMAs/Hatcheries
Habitat Management
Hunter Education
Invasive Species Management
Paddling Education
Public Presentations
Trash Pickup
Wildlife Survey

We are pausing volunteer applications until 2024.
Please check back for opportunities at that time.

A volunteer wearing thick gloves holding a trout

Two volunteers standing behind a green kayak

Hunter education instructors outdoors demonstrating tree stand safety to a class

Two volunteers moving trout from a stocking truck