Get Involved

We need your support.

Upstate Forever is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization relying on generous contributions from people like you. Here’s how you can help Upstate Forever defend your natural resources and promote balanced growth.

Give

• Become a member, renew your membership, join our monthly donors, or make a one-time donation on our online giving site. You can also mail a check (payable to Upstate Forever) to our office at 507 Pettigru Street, Greenville, SC, 29601.
• Become an Upstate Legacy Partner, a group of Upstate Forever supporters who have made a lifetime gift and/or included our organization in their estate plans. View more information about planned giving
• Join the Wyche Society, which is open to all who give $2,500 or more annually.

Stay informed

• Join our email lists to receive general news or updates and action alerts dedicated to specific topics:
  • Monthly Newsletter and General Interest Emails
  • Land Protection in the Upstate
  • Anderson, Greenville, and Spartanburg Land Planning & Policy Updates
  • The Water Log: Clean Water News & Updates
  • South Carolina Legislative Updates
• Attend an event
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Volunteer

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Application and Waiver form and send it to Cathy Bester at cbester@upstateforever.org.

You can also become a citizen water monitor through the SC Adopt A Stream program, which is led in partnership by SC Department of Health and Environmental Control and the CU Center for Watershed Excellence. Upstate Forever was instrumental in advocating for a statewide Adopt A Stream program.

Jobs

Upstate Forever has no open positions at this time. To receive updates about future opportunities, join our email newsletter list at upstateforever.org/email, or follow us on social media on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Internships

Upstate Forever does not have internships on a regular schedule, but we do occasionally engage interns for specific projects based on qualifications and availability. If you would like to be considered for future opportunities, please send your resume and cover letter to info@upstateforever.org.