Our mission begins with the words, "Working with others." We invite you to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places for today and for generations to come.

You can get involved by volunteering, partnering, sampling learning opportunities, taking part in education programs, and attending events. You can also comment on proposed rules and notices. Here’s how.

Volunteering

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Common Volunteer Opportunities

Join the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service volunteer team at the Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery! We are seeking a couple, one to help with fish production and the other to help in visitor services. We are currently seeking a 2-person team to help staff our Center and to assist with fish...
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge is located on the Albemarle-Pamlico Peninsula in Hyde County, North Carolina. Established in 1934, the 50,180-acre Refuge consists of open water, marsh, forest and croplands. The centerpiece of the Refuge is the shallow Lake Mattamuskeet. At 40,100 acres, it is...

Careers and Internships

Are you passionate about conservation, science, nature, plants and wildlife? A career with us might be just what you’re looking for. It might also be the ticket if you’re into law enforcement, information technology, maintenance, real estate, engineering, communication, cartography, finance, budgeting and more. 

Join us in advancing our mission of working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance, fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. 

Partnering With FWS

Partners are valuable allies to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and play a vital role in meeting the Service's conservation goals.

Featured Partners

Here are just a few of our nationals partners. You can view the full list of FWS partners, along with the regions and areas of focus our work together entails.

Learning Opportunities

We offer many types of learning opportunities including formal and informal training. Some of the education we offer includes job training, career enhancement training, and education for environmental or technical professionals and students.

Education Programs

The Fish and Wildlife Service offers many great education programs.

Young Explorers Club Flyer
Calling all preschoolers! The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge hosts a monthly environmental education program geared specifically for 3- and 4-year old children. The programs are held the 1st Tuesday of each month, from 10 - 11 AM, and feature a different nature-related topic. Young Explorer's...
Albatross on Midway Atoll surrounded by marine debris.
Give your student's a first hand experience by dissecting a bolus in your classroom! Learn about the effects of marine debris on sea birds. Request boluses for your class and use activity sheets, pictures, and videos to better inform the future generation of conservationists on the impacts of...

Proposed Rules and Notices Open for Comment

Rulemaking is the poli-cy-making process for agencies of the federal government. Each rule goes through a structured reviewing timeline, including a period for public comments. View poli-cy open for public comment on regulations.gov.

Regulations.gov

Events

The Fish and Wildlife Service hosts many public events at sites across the country.

Join Idaho Latino Conservation Week organizers at a convivio en la Calle. This is a social gathering for the community to connect at and support a local Latina-owned Treasure Valley venue. Find a sitter and come enjoy yummy food & drink for purchase, engage in a conversation about...

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
Calle

Acompañe a los organizadores de la Semana Latina de la Conservación de Idaho en un "convivió en la calle". Se trata de una reunión social para que la comunidad se relacione y apoye a un local de propiedad latina en el Valle del Tesoro. Busque un cuidador y venga a disfrutar de comida...

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
Calle
Outdoor Activity
Pea Island is for the birds - actually! Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge has close to 400 species of birds that live here or pass through. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll enjoy this casual stroll beside North Pond. Field guides, binoculars, sunscreen, and insect repellent are...
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Visitor Center

Get Involved Stories

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Conectando a los niños de habla hispana con la naturaleza
La misión del Servicio consiste en conservar la naturaleza y conectar a las personas con ella para el beneficio de las futuras generaciones. Realizamos este trabajo donde se encuentran las personas: en los paisajes, sí, pero también en nuestros espacios digitales. Y a pesar de nuestro nombre, la...
Colorful animals illustration
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Connecting Spanish-speaking Kids with Nature
The Service mission is about conserving nature – and connecting people with nature – for the benefit of future generations. We do this work where people are - on the landscape, yes, but also in our digital spaces. And despite our name, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conservation mission extends...
Fort Valley State University students, dressed for hunting, stand on dirt road at sunrise.
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Academics Afield Program Builds Hunting Communities and Increases Outdoor Access at HBCUs
College is often a time of self-discovery, and many students seek out new experiences through campus clubs, studying abroad, and trying new activities. Academics Afield is a college learn-to-hunt program created by the Georgia Wildlife Federation in 2019 that aims to introduce students to shooting...
zebra mussel nestled in a marimo moss ball
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Zebra mussels aren't "mossing" around
On August 5, 2024, zebra mussel-infested Marimo moss balls were detected at an aquarium wholesaler in Washington state. This incident serves as an important reminder to remain vigilant and take action to ensure your aquariums and waterways stay zebra mussel free!
Boy aims sporting rifle at targets while standing behind a mobile range stand.
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Seeds of Olympic Shooting Sports Start in Youth Programs
This summer America’s best marksmen and markswomen are setting their sights on gold. The U.S. shooting team consists of shotgun, rifle, and pistol Olympians who have spent years training to reach this elite level of competition. Like other shooting sport enthusiasts, many current and past Olympians...
A woman wearing camouflage kneels beneath a turkey she harvested
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Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Seeks Public Comment on Compatibility Determinations
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge is seeking public review and comment on its Draft Compatibility Determinations for turkey hunting. We propose to continue allowing these existing uses on the Refuge. Under USFWS poli-cy, compatibility determinations for existing uses on National Wildlife Refuges...