Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply to volunteer at the 2024 Annual Conference! In exchange for 4 hours of volunteering at the Annual Conference, you will be provided with shared hotel housing for the duration of the Annual Conference (nights of February 13, 14, and 15, 2024). Please note that volunteers will still need to register for the conference, at the cost of $55 for early bird member undergraduate rate. All meals are provided during the conference.

About Us: The Oregon Chapter of the Wildlife Society (ORTWS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional organization and represents over 300 wildlife professionals in the state. One of our chapter’s goals is to provide information on wildlife issues to aid public discussion of natural resource management in our state and to promote the application of sound science in resource management decisions.

About the Undergraduate Conference Volunteer Program: ORTWS is providing free lodging for up to 20 undergraduate student volunteers during the three nights of the 2024 ORTWS Conference held in Hood River, Oregon. Student volunteers are expected to sign up and complete 4 hours of volunteering during the conference, in exchange for this provided housing. As a volunteer you will help the ORTWS Board ensure that the conference runs smoothly. This could include helping with: running the registration desk, computer assistance in the presentation rooms, selling raffle tickets, driving a van, and more.  Learn more about the conference at our website: https://ortws.org/events/annual-conference/

To qualify you should be:

--currently enrolled in a baccalaureate degree in a natural resources or environmental field, either at a university or a community college

--a student member of The Wildlife Society. Annual chapter member dues are $15 for OR and can be paid at the time of registration.

--able to show you have registered to attend at least two days of the Annual Conference in Hood River within one week of selection. This will ensure that you can register under the Early Bird price.

Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will NOT be eligible for consideration. You will be asked to sign up for volunteer slots once your application has been accepted. 

Important Notes:

--Recipients will be granted free shared lodging at the Best Western Plus in Hood River, OR, for the three nights of Tuesday February 13, Wednesday Feb. 14, and Thursday Feb. 15, 2024.

--Recipients will be responsible for their own conference registration and incidental expenses. Students are encouraged to register at the early bird member rate of $55. In 2024, all meals will be provided at the conference, including breakfast, lunch and dinner on Feb. 14 and 15, and breakfast on Feb. 15.

--Recipients understand that available rooms will be shared by up to 4 occupants, with 2 beds available.

--Any students selected will be expected to volunteer 4 hours of time prior to or during the Conference to help with the program.

–Volunteer space is limited to 20 participants.

–****Any student who does not show up for their volunteer hours will be ineligible to apply to volunteer at the next ORTWS Conference*****

Questions? We are glad to answer any questions about eligibility and the application process.  Please email Shalynn Pack osuadvisor@ortws.org.