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.
• Do your online shopping through Amazon Smile, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Upstate Forever
• 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
  • Greenville County Land Planning & Policy Issues
  • Land Protection in the Upstate: News and Opportunities
  • Planning & Growth Updates for Spartanburg County
  • South Carolina Legislative Updates
  • The Water Log
• 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

Land Policy Grassroots Specialist

Upstate Forever is seeking a Land Policy Grassroots Specialist to join our Land Planning & Policy program staff. This specialist is responsible for community engagement and outreach efforts to mobilize citizens to advocate for land policies that balance economic development with other community priorities, including access to safe green spaces and clean water, expanded housing and mobility options, and/or more equitable outcomes for all Upstate residents. Learn more and apply now

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.