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Jobs and Volunteering at Arcadia


Currently, there are no open positions at Arcadia. Please visit our complete listing of jobs for more opportunities.
Volunteer Positions
 
Last Update - September 14, 2009

Volunteering with Mass Audubon
Arcadia offers a variety of exciting volunteer opportunities and internships for people of all interests and experience levels. Volunteers are valued members of the Mass Audubon team and provide an important link to our local communities. Whether you have a lifetime interest in nature or are just getting started, Arcadia has a place for you.

Volunteer

Citizen Environmental Educators
Location: Easthampton, MA

Meet most Thursdays and other day on occasion. Are you interested in teaching children about nature? Perhaps you are considering a career in teaching and would enjoy trying it out? Maybe you are interested in a meaningful way to contribute to Mass Audubon’s conservation mission? This program may be for you!

Citizen Environmental Educators receive natural history training, learn educational method, work with experienced educators, become part of a dedicated team. After training, Educators help lead school children on nature and science based walks. With your help... no child will be left inside!

Qualifications: Successful interview, background check and training are required.

Benefits: Educators receive natural history training, learn educational method, work with experienced educators, and become part of a dedicated team.

To inquire about this position:
To get involved or to ask a question about the Educators,
Patti Steinman, Education Coordinator
psteinman@massaudubon.org

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Saturday Conservation Stewards
Location: Easthampton, MA

Schedule of Saturday Conservation Stewards Events

Sept. 19 Purple loosestrife Arcadia 9:00 a.m. to noon

Sept. 26 Vegetation sampling Graves Farm (meet at 9:00 a.m. at Arcadia or 9:30 a.m. at Graves Farm)

Oct. 3 Meadows migrants Arcadia 9:00 a.m. to noon

Oct. 10 Salamander cover boards Arcadia 9:00 a.m. to noon

Oct. 17 Property crew – solstice bonfire 9:00 a.m. to noon

Oct. 24 Vegetation sampling Graves Farm (meet at 9:00 a.m. at Arcadia or 9:30 a.m. at Graves Farm)

Oct. 31 Invasive plant control Arcadia 9:00 a.m. to noon

Nov. 7 Vegetation sampling Graves Farm (meet at 9:00 a.m. at Arcadia or 9:30 a.m. at Graves Farm)

Nov. 14 Garlic mustard Arcadia 9:00 a.m. to noon

Nov. 21 Garlic mustard Arcadia 9:00 a.m. to noon

Nov. 28 Thanksgiving No volunteer crew this weekend.

Dec. 5 Property crew – solstice bonfire 9:00 a.m. to noon

Dec. 12 Property crew – solstice bonfire 9:00 a.m. to noon

Qualifications: No experience is necessary.

To inquire about this position:
To ask a question about the Stewards program, email:
Mary Shanley-Koeber, Sanctuary Director
mshanley@massaudubon.org

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Thursday & Saturday Property Crew
Location: Easthampton, MA

Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries need Property Crew Volunteers to maintain native landscaping, post boundaries, maintain trails, repair buildings and equipment, ensure safety and comfort of visitors and program participants, build bird houses, prepare the sanctuaries for special events and more. This team meets every Thursday morning from 9 a.m. to noon at the Arcadia Visitor Center and some Saturdays also from 9 a.m. to noon. Some activities are indoors in our workshop and occur even on rainy days.

To inquire about this position:
To get involved or to ask a question about the crew, email:
Mary Shanley-Koeber, Sanctuary Director
mshanley@massaudubon.org

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