Volunteer & Support
The Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports the goals of conservation and education put forth by the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge system. We rely on volunteers who love the Refuge and all it stands for to help us in our mission.

Friends Volunteer Opportunities
Here are just some of the ways you can volunteer your time with Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.
- Refuge Communicator
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- Help share the stories and conservation work of the refuge and our partners
- Write educational articles for the E-Newsletter
- Create content for social media
- Take photos of refuge programs and visitor uses
- Post flyers for refuge events in the community
- Committee Member
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- Plan and volunteer at events, including BirdFest & Bluegrass
- Develop community relationships
- Participate in fundraising activities, including grants
- Plan and/or help with education programs for all ages
- Help with creation of the Nature Exploration Area
- Event Tabling both on- and off-refuge
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- You don’t need to know everything about the Refuge to share your passion!
- Administrative and/or Website Support
- Join the Friends Board!
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- Monthly meetings start at 5 PM every second Monday of the month (barring holidays or special circumstances) virtually, or in-person at the Ridgefield Refuge Admin building, Meeting Room. Email us to let us know if you would like to attend!
Contact Us to Volunteer
Refuge Volunteer Opportunities
You can also volunteer directly with the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex, in Ridgefield or Washougal.
See the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website for details.
Matching Gifts for Volunteers
Many companies not only encourage their employees to volunteer time to nonprofits in their communities, but also will match those efforts with dollars and other means of support.
Volunteer Support Programs – sometimes called “Dollars for Doers” – can take various forms. Also known as individual volunteer grants, these programs essentially reward employees who take time to donate their time to a nonprofit.
Find out if your employer offers these programs to maximize your giving today!
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Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Friends of Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number 89824.
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