Volunteer With Us
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”
— Elizabeth Andrew
Volunteer Opportunities
We depend on our passionate and dedicated volunteers for the success of many of our projects, events, and programs. There are many ways you can contribute your time, talents, and enthusiasm within the Flathead Lakers community and have fun. These are a few examples, but we can also create projects based on your interests and skills. Contact us!
Help Local Students Learn
Help local students learn about our watershed
Every spring the Flathead Lakers help educate over 700 students at field trips around the Flathead watershed. Inspire the next generation to be stewards of our precious watershed.
Plant and Restore
Plant and restore important riparian habitat
The Flathead Lakers and their partners help landowners improve and restore habitat and riparian areas along degraded streams and rivers in the Flathead Valley.
In 2018, our volunteers helped plant more than 8,000 native trees and shrubs to restore stream and river bank riparian buffers.
Flathead Lake
Research
Contribute to Flathead Lake research
Join the effort to keep a watchful eye on Flathead Lake and watershed. We need citizens, like you, to help monitor the lake and contribute to Flathead Lake research. Volunteer for projects like the Swim Guide and the annual Secchi Dip-In.
Help out at Lakers Events
Volunteer at a Lakers event
The Flathead Lakers offer events throughout the year, like the Poker Paddle and Annual Meeting.
If you are Interested in helping out, contact us!
“Both Marty and I feel we are donating our time to an organization that both deserves and appreciates our volunteer efforts. We are greatly impressed by the commitment demonstrated by the organization’s staff, board members and volunteers. We are glad to be a part of the Flathead Lakers, encourage others to join us and look forward to our next volunteer opportunity.”
— Brian McCully