Get Involved with FWS
Be Part of Our Mission!
Our mission begins with the words, "Working with others." We invite you to join us in conserving wildlife and wild places for today and for generations to come.
You can get involved by volunteering, partnering, sampling learning opportunities, taking part in education programs, and attending events.
Volunteering
Want to work help take care of our wildlife, or help others explore our public lands? We have volunteer opportunities available throughout our locations.
Careers and Internships
Are you passionate about conservation, science, nature, plants and wildlife? A career with us might be just what you’re looking for.
Join us in advancing our mission of working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance, fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
National Conservation Training Center
We offer many types of learning opportunities including formal and informal training. Some of the education we offer includes job training, career enhancement training, and education for environmental or technical professionals and students.
Education Programs
We offer a variety of programs that connect families and people of all ages to the outdoors and provide enriching and resume building job opportunities for young people of all ages.
Events
Explore events happening at refuges or fish hatcheries near you!
Learn About Policy
Rulemaking is the policy-making process for agencies of the federal government. Each rule goes through a structured reviewing timeline, including a period for public comments. View policy open for public comment on regulations.gov.