Become an EcoWB Volunteer

      Positive change happens when great minds come together.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of EcoWB. Our dedicated network of nearly 1,000 volunteers from across 65 countries consist of passionate individuals with a desire to use their knowledge and skills as a force for good. 

Our volunteers are people just like you – ecologists, biologists, foresters, water resource engineers, hydrologists, planners, GIS specialists, educators, marketers, program development, professionals in watershed management, planning, policy, and environmental and natural resource law and more.

While some EcoWB volunteers work on-site supporting community-led projects, many work remotely from locations all over the world, allowing them to make a meaningful impact. Some even support the work of EcoWB in our operations, fundraising, and program development, among other activities. Your support helps drive our mission forward, no matter where you are, no matter what you do!

Be a force for positive change –
Apply today to become an EcoWB volunteer!

Joining EcoWB as a volunteer is a powerful way to make a real impact on environmental conservation and social responsibility. When you sign up, you become part of a community of change-makers that lead with a service mindset.

Become part of something truly transformative; apply today to become an EcoWB volunteer and help shape a better future for all!

Whether you can spare a few hours a month or commit to full-time volunteering, your contribution is invaluable to the communities that we are fortunate to support. We strive to match your availability and experience as quickly as we can.



Check out our current volunteer opportunities. 

Bill is a Canadian fisheries biologist who volunteered to help conduct nearshore surveys of several remote beaches along the Pacific and Gulf of California coasts of Baja California in 2023.  The reconnaissance-level surveys were meant to determine the feasibility of removing abandoned or lost fishing gear, similar to EcoWB’s Plastic Road project and patterned after the successful ghost fishing gear retrieval and disposal project currently being led by our partner, Fundación Hagamos Más por Santa Rosalía, in the Municipality of Mulegé, BCS.  In addition to visiting several temporary fishing camps in Baja California Sur, Bill and other EcoWB volunteers participated in snorkel surveys that involved being towed behind by a panga while scouting for underwater debris.

“The fieldwork, though challenging, was almost too enjoyable to be called work. I’d wanted to volunteer to work on an EcoWB project for a long time. My professional background aligned well with the project’s needs, so I felt like my knowledge and talents were put to good use. If you’re thinking of volunteering, don’t wait.”

Liann, a Taiwanese-American researcher earning her Master's in Sustainability & Disaster Management, brings her expertise in rural community resilience to her volunteer work with EcoWB. Liann oversees EcoWB's quarterly project evaluations and has helped process, coordinates and analyzes webform updates between project coordinators and committees, and manages our archival system. She has found great fulfilment in her volunteer projects, which include building social development and equity indicators into EcoWB's project assessments, updating the organization’s Volunteer Handbook, and mapping out a formal project management overview with EcoWB Project Managers.  Liann’s passion, work ethic, and diverse abilities make her a valuable asset to the EcoWB team.

“I chose EcoWB because despite its focus on “ecologists”, the organization comprises and provides space for people from every possible sector. I love that I’ve had the chance to apply my humanities and media background to support EcoWB’s conservation and community-focused mission. From the start, it has felt like joining a family of dedicated, well-meaning individuals.”

Originally from Nepal, I am a permanent resident of the United States where I work as a biostatistician for the Yakama Nation, which comprises 14 Native American tribes and bands in the State of Washington. I learned about EcoWB  in 2015.  I was profoundly impressed by their commitment to protecting natural resources and advancing grassroots sustainable development. Having grown up in a culture that has profound passion and respect for the natural world, I began volunteering with EcoWB and joined the Board of Directors in 2016.  As a Project Manager working with EcoWB volunteers and local partners on the Nepal Wildlife Conservation Project, I've witnessed firsthand the tangible benefits of our work for local communities and ecosystems, and the importance of community engagement in addressing conservation challenges.

“It is my privilege to work alongside a team of dedicated volunteers and professionals who share a common vision, as this collaborative spirit fosters innovation and drives meaningful change.  I intend to dedicate myself to EcoWB and its mission for as long as I am able.  I hope you, too, will consider volunteering in some capacity; you won’t be disappointed.”