Volunteer Elwha Outreach Crew

Be a Part of History!

Olympic National Park seeks energetic and outgoing individuals to form a brand new Volunteer Elwha Outreach Crew. Through engaging visitors in conversation and answering questions, crew-members help connect visitors to the past, present, and future of the Elwha River valley and the fascinating restoration project currently underway. We encourage adults with experience in public speaking or related skills and a desire to learn and share the Elwha's powerful stories to apply.

The volunteer opportunity is located at the Elwha Dam Viewpoint Trail, just off Highway 112 west of Port Angeles. Visitors may also assist the park during community events. Personal transportation to the site is necessary. The first section of the ¼-mile trail is flat and ADA accessible, while there is a moderate elevation change on the trail to the lower viewpoint. Expected volunteer times will be rotating three-hour shifts between 10 am and 4 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through at least May.

As a Volunteer, you represent Olympic National Park, answering questions and talking to people from all over the world who have come to witness the largest dam removal project in U.S. history. Mandatory training sessions with park staff held in February will prepare you to serve as an official Volunteer Elwha Outreach Crewmember. Interested individuals over 18 can pick up an application at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center in Port Angeles or click here to apply.

For a PDF flyer of about the position, click here.

 

The Glines Canyon Dam as seen from the webcam.

NPS photo