Volunteer Groups

A volunteer group prepares to do cleanup and restoration in the cave

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Volunteer Groups at Oregon Caves National Monument

Volunteer groups make a significant impact by helping maintain and preserve Oregon Caves National Monument. Whether it's reducing lint and trash along the cave tour path, removing invasive plants, or clearing brush, volunteer efforts contribute greatly to protecting this natural treasure.

Benefits of Group Volunteering

Scheduling a day or half-day of service can foster teamwork and help your group meet community service goals, all while making a lasting difference at the Monument.

Important Considerations:

1. Advance Notice: Please contact us at least two weeks before your desired volunteer date to allow time for planning, staffing, and scheduling.
2. Group Size: Depending on staffing and project needs, we generally cannot accommodate groups larger than 12 people. Group size may also depend on the ages of the volunteers, number of leaders, the type of project (cave vs. outdoor), and volunteer experience levels.
3. Seasonal Availability: The type of volunteer work available is seasonal. We focus on pulling weeds in late spring/early summer and picking up lint and trash in the cave during spring and fall (when tours are less full) or winter (when the cave is closed).
4. Youth Volunteers: Youth volunteers require additional supervision and all volunteers under age 18 must have a permission form signed by a parent or legal guardian before participating in any work.

Scheduling a Group Volunteer Activity

If your group is interested in volunteering, call us at [phone] or email us to arrange an activity. Please note that this page is specifically for group volunteering, and information on scheduling groups or Education Visits can be found on other pages.

Your group’s efforts help preserve the natural and cultural resources of Oregon Caves for future generations. Thank you for considering this valuable opportunity!