Volunteer Opportunities

If you’ve been itching to get personally involved with the future of China Lake, roll up your sleeves and become a CLA volunteer! We are always seeking highly motivated individuals to serve on our Board of Directors* or volunteer as opportunities become available.

To Apply:

Review the information below, then fill out and submit the accompanying form. We look forward to having you on our team! ​

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• Advocacy - Represent CLA's interests at the local, state and federal levels.

• Conservation, Construction & Landscaping - Participate with LakeSmart, the Loon Count, invasive plant monitoring (via Courtesy Boat Inspection/Plant Paddles) and more. Tackle nonpoint source (NPS) pollution projects with our Erosion Control Team, the Youth Conservation Corps and landowners.

• Development - Foster existing relationships and curate new funding opportunities.

• Education - Plan and host community awareness events and other programs.

• Financial Stewardship - Maximize the impact of CLA’s membership donations, grants and other investments.

• Logistics & Organization - Utilize strong communication and project management skills to support CLA initiatives. 

• Public Speaking - Engage with the community — kids to seniors! — at various events.

• Social Media, Website & Technology - Grow CLA’s digital presence, user engagement and experience.

• Writing & Design - Create copy and materials for CLA programs.

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*The Board of Directors meets monthly (mostly via Zoom) -- normally the third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. In addition to regular meeting attendance, Directors are required to be actively engaged and fully support our mission. Directors shall be selected entirely on a nondiscriminatory basis with respect to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.