Volunteers

Clallam County Parks volunteer program provides park and trail maintenance and visitor contact opportunities.

How can you participate? Submit a Clallam County Volunteer Application (PDF). See opportunities in the following:

Weekly Park Projects

Tuesday mornings a volunteer group (Weekday Wonders Workcrew, aka WWW) meets to work on a 2 1/2 hour project. Most work is done in the Port Angeles and Sequim vicinity. Anyone interested in joining this group, please contact the Park Office. Contact information is at the bottom of this page.

View the Position Description - Weekly Park Project Volunteer (PDF).

Service Projects

Scout, church, or business groups can schedule service projects according to their group capabilities and time frames. A variety of projects exist, but lead time may be necessary to get a project that will work for your group.

Group & Individual Projects

Group and individual projects can be arranged upon request. Minimum age for group trail work is 15 years old, with parental permission required. Please try to give us as much notice as possible if you want to arrange a group project. Out of area groups are also welcome, as camping arrangements can be made.

Eagle Scout Projects

Eagle Scout projects are always welcome. We offer a variety of ideas to get you started, but we are also open to your recommendations as well.

View the Eagle Scout Project Ideas (PDF).

Adopt-a-Trail

A minimum one year commitment is requested for these positions. Adopt-a-Trail volunteers are responsible for regular monitoring of a trail segment. They walk or bike the trail every 1 to 2 weeks picking up litter, cutting back brush, pulling weeds, and other duties as needed. Adopters report trail damage or illegal activities to park supervisor. Adopt-a-Trail volunteers are always needed for the Verne Samuelson Trail.

View the Position Description - Adopt-a-Trail (PDF).

Adopt-a-Park

A minimum one year commitment is requested for these positions. Volunteers responsible for a specific task or trail in a park area which requires regular monitoring and/or work. Their work allows parks to be safer, better maintained, and more closely monitored than current staffing levels can provide.

View the Position Description - Adopt-a-Park (PDF).

Camp Host

Clallam County camp hosts are needed periodically. Full hookup site is provided in exchange for 28 hours of work per week at Dungeness Recreation Area, near Sequim, and Salt Creek Recreation Area, near Joyce. Both parks are across the Strait from Victoria, Canada. Individuals assist staff with campground maintenance and visitor contact. A minimum one month commitment is requested for Dungeness and Salt Creek Recreation Areas positions. Please contact the park at which you want to volunteer, contact information in the following.

View the Position Description - Camp Host (PDF).

Donations

Memorial Bench or Table Donation Program

This program allows donors to provide for a park bench or picnic table to be installed in one of the Clallam County Parks or Fairgrounds in memorial of a loved one. The cost of a donated bench or table is $1,800. This includes the cost of the product, shipping, taxes, installation, and other required installation items. All furnishings will be uniform with previously purchased products. Request Bench / Picnic Table Form (PDF).

Fairgrounds

Donations may be accepted if the individual being honored has a record of service or made an outstanding contribution at the Fairgrounds. It is up to the discretion of the Director to accept this donation. This requirement has been established due to the limited space available on the grounds and the number of requests received over the years. View the Position Description - Fair Volunteer (PDF).

Other

Other donations ideas will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Placement of a donated item is at the discretion of the Director. A donor may request a specific park/property and a location within the park, but the Director will ultimately decide the exact location.

View Donation or Memorial Request Form (PDF).

Checks and money orders must be payable to "Clallam County Parks". The completed form and funds must be mailed or brought to the Parks Office, located at the Clallam County Courthouse. The address is: 223 E 4th Street, Suite 7, Port Angeles WA 98362.

Contact & Application Information

For information regarding our camp host program contact Dungeness and Salt Creek Recreation Areas directly:

• Dungeness
  Phone: 360-683-5847
  Email Dungeness
  Address: 554 Voice of America Road
  Sequim, WA 98382
• Salt Creek
  Phone: 360-928-3441
  Email Salt Creek
  Address: 3506 Camp Hayden Road
  Port Angeles, WA 98363.

For all other volunteer and donation, opportunities email the Park Office or call the phone at 360-417-2291. For volunteer packets and applications, interested parties will be directed to the Clallam County Human Resources Department. The HR Department will provide the documents, orientation, and training required for all volunteers. Email the HR Department or call 360-417-2396.

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