Work Party VOlunteers

Our community events are great for anyone interested in getting outside, giving back to the environment, and improving salmon habitat.

Open to all ages and no experience needed. These events can also work for large groups. Sign up by visiting our Stream Stewards Program page!

Camp Structure Carpentry

NSEA hosts a preschool camp every summer and we are looking to upgrade the play and climbing equipment used by hundreds of campers!
Task: Constructing climbing structures. Designs, supplies, and tools provided - requires basic power tool and carpentry skills.
Schedule: Flexible scheduling, roughly 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Work environment: Independent, indoors (shop environment) and outdoors
Physical requirements: Requires ability to lift and use heavy tools, wood, and general physicality associated with carpentry work.

Event Photographer

NSEA hosts many events and programs throughout the year. Capturing those moments is vital in sharing our work with the community.
Task: Take photos of events and programs.
Schedule: Flexible scheduling, programs take place throughout the week, mostly mornings. Some events are in the evening.
Work environment: Indoors/outdoors depending on the event/program.
Physical requirements: Ability move around event spaces which can involve uneven ground when outdoors.
Equipment: Camera not provided.

Restoration Prep Support (Blue Tubes)

NSEA plants tens of thousands of trees and shrubs each year. Many of these plants require a protective cover called a blue tube. Assembling these to build up a stockpile on our campus helps restoration technicians maximize their time when out in the field.
Task: Assemble blue tubes for our stockpile. This task is perfect for someone that wants simple repetitive work that has a relaxed time commitment. No prior knowledge or skills are required.
Schedule: Flexible schedule that can change weekly. We ask that you commit a minimum of 30 minutes per shift during business hours, roughly 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Work environment: Independent, indoors and/or outdoors
Physical requirements: Requires two hands with some dexterity, standing or sitting.

Translator

NSEA wants to be able to better connect with everyone in our community which means needing to adapt materials into languages commonly used in Whatcom County.
Task: Translate online materials from English to another language
Schedule/Environment: This task allows for a flexible schedule that can change weekly and be done remotely or at NSEA’s office. Check-ins with staff would need to occur during office hours which are roughly 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Required skill: Fluency in Spanish, Ukranian, and/or Punjabi

Board Member

Join the NSEA Board, helping lead the organization throughout the year. Recruitment begins in the summer, with most board positions starting January 1st. This is a really fun way to stay involved with NSEA.

Schedule: Committees meet monthly for 2 hours, and board meetings are once a month for two hours. Contact Cindy Scott, cscott@n-sea.org for more information.