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 Volunteer Opportunities
Wellfleet Bay 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, Wellfleet Bay has a place for you.
Last Update: November 04, 2009
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Front Desk and Gift Shop
Location: South Wellfleet, MA This is a terrific introduction to the Sanctuary and a great way to meet new people. Greet and check in our visitors and sell memberships and gift shop items. Shifts are about four hours long, once a week or every other. Qualifications: A pleasant and professional manner and the ability to make visitors feel welcome. Experience with or willingness to learn cash registers. Training provided. To inquire about this position:
If you would like more information about volunteer opportunities at Wellfleet Bay, contact:
Cynthia Franklin, Volunteer Coordinator
cfranklin@massaudubon.org
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 State Highway, Route 6, PO Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
508-349-2615 ext 101  Printer-friendly version
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Stranded Sea Turtles
Location: S. Wellfleet, MA Enjoy walking Cape Cod Bay beaches in winter? We‘re looking for volunteers to walk bayside beaches from Dennis to Truro just after high tides in November and December to search for stranded, cold-stunned sea turtles. Walk your favorite beach and if you find a turtle, mark the spot, and then call our turtle hotline: 508-349-2615 (ext 104 after hours). See our website for information and further directions: http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Wellfleet/seaturtles.php
Based on wind direction, we can sometimes predict which areas are more likely to see turtle strandings, and we call and assign people to check those beaches. Contact us for further information or to be placed on the “on-call” list for specific beach assignments.
Volunteers are also needed to drive turtles to the New England Aquarium in Boston. Directions are provided; cars must be kept cool to protect the turtles.
To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Cynthia Franklin, Volunteer Coordinator
cfranklin@massaudubon.org
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 State Highway, Route 6, PO Box 236
S. Wellfleet, MA 02663
(508) 349-2615 ext. 101 Printer-friendly version Back to top
Volunteer Opportunities at Wellfleet Bay
Location: South Wellfleet, MA Exhibit Docent
As part of our “green building” renovation we have expanded our exhibit area. Docents help our visitors with bird sightings at the feeder observation windows, questions about the new tanks and exhibits, information about our green building design, and general sanctuary orientation. Shifts are 3-4 hours long, once a week in summer, flexible winter hours.
Qualifications: Ability to interact with visitors, and provide information to match varied levels of interest and knowledge. Some knowledge of birds and Cape Cod natural history useful, but training is provided.
To inquire about this position:
If you would like more information about this and other volunteer opportunities at Wellfleet Bay, please contact:
Cynthia Franklin, Volunteer Coordinator
cfranklin@massaudubon.org
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 State Highway, Route 6, PO Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
508-349-2615 Printer-friendly version Back to top
To find out about the many exciting volunteer opportunities available at Wellfleet Bay, contact Cynthia Franklin (508-349-2615). Look for volunteer opportunities in other areas of Mass Audubon at our Mass Audubon Volunteer page.
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