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 Volunteer Opportunities
Massachusetts Audubon Society offers a variety of exciting volunteer and internship opportunities for people of all interests, ages, and experience levels. Volunteers and interns greatly assist the Society in delivering its mission of conservation, education, and advocacy, and provide an important link to the community. They also gain invaluable experience in their fields of interest, whether for pleasure or career advancement.
Last Update: July 10, 2008
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Marketing & Communication
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Visual Arts Center
Wachusett Meadow
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary Bluebird Nestbox Monitor
Location: Westport/Dartmouth, MA Do you enjoy birds and being outside? Have you wanted to get involved in conservation but don’t know where to start? Allens Pond Nestbox Project needs volunteers who can learn as they go about the four bird species likely to use our boxes. Along the way, volunteers will collect visible data for our long- term habitat project. We provide training and materials, you just need to commit to a set of 1-10 boxes that must be visited on a regular basis throughout the bird-breeding season (mid March to late August). We can team you up with others to allow for summer schedules. To inquire about this position:
For more information please call:
508-636-2437 Back to top
Butterfly Garden Volunteer Coordinator
Location: Westport/Dartmouth, MA Do you like gardening and have time to volunteer? Do you also have a little extra time to take on some responsibility? A volunteer coordinator is needed to help maintain the Allens Pond Butterfly Garden. The Volunteer Coordinator would help to recruit volunteers, manage tasks in garden maintenance, and document the hours of each volunteer. The coordinator may also use creative ways to advertise the Butterfly Garden, recruit and manage volunteers, or receive donations of various plant and flower species. To inquire about this position:
For more information please call:
508-636-2437 Back to top
Butterfly Garden Volunteers
Location: Westport/Dartmouth, MA Allens Pond is home to a beautiful Butterfly Garden, which has invited the presence of almost 40 species of butterflies. While the Butterfly Garden is well established and home to many species, it could still use some work! Allens Pond is looking for Butterfly Garden volunteers to help expand the garden to incorporate a new visitor entrance from the parking lot. Volunteer help is also needed to maintain the garden, plant new species, and to observe and record butterfly sightings. To inquire about this position:
For more information please call:
508-636-2437 Back to top
Kiosk Maintenance Volunteer
Location: Westport/Dartmouth, MA Allens Pond is looking for a volunteer to complete the monthly task of updating the sanctuary kiosks. Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary features two of these important educational displays; one at the field station on Horseneck Road, and the other located at Allens Neck on Allens Neck Road. These kiosks feature information regarding the sanctuary’s ongoing ecological projects, recent photographs, and other exciting stories or sightings of interesting species. The Kiosk Maintenance Volunteer would be willing to talk with staff and volunteers about any events that may be of interest to the general public and summarize these events in a concise and entertaining manner. The Kiosk Maintenance Volunteer should also report any updates on the sanctuary’s ongoing ecological projects, such as the Coastal Waterbird Program, Butterfly Garden, or Shrubland Restoration Project. While not imperative, it would also be desirable if the Kiosk Maintenance Volunteer were able to include updated photographs within the text of the kiosk. It should also be noted that this position involved much flexibility and creativity; the volunteer may also include any relevant news stories, facts, etc. that he/she finds informative and entertaining. This volunteer position may last for one or many months, depending on the availability of the volunteer. Any help would be greatly appreciated! To inquire about this position:
For more information please call:
508-636-2437 Back to top
Newsletter Assistant
Location: Westport/Dartmouth, MA Are you able to communicate clearly and effectively? Do you want to speak with Audubon staff and volunteers and write about their adventures? Allens Pond is looking for a volunteer to assist with a monthly electronic newsletter. Our “e-news” consists of general information regarding current events, success of various shorebird species, and fun stories from staff and volunteers about their experiences in monitoring a variety of bird species.
Volunteers should have the ability to relate information in a fun and concise manner while incorporating factual information about the species found at Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary.
Allens Pond also sends out a semi-annual newsletter, for which we are looking for a volunteer as well. Ideally, the same volunteer would assist with monthly newsletter as well as the semi-annual publication.
To inquire about this position:
For more information please call:
508-636-2437 Back to top
Shrubland Restoration Volunteer
Location: Westport/Dartmouth, MA Shrubland Restoration Volunteers are needed at Allens Pond to help restore native plant species on sanctuary grounds. The main goal of this ongoing project is to eradicate invasive plant species, namely Multiflora Rose and Asiatic Bittersweet. The lands that have been invaded by these species are important winter habitat for bird species such as the Brown Thrasher and the Eastern Towhee. Northern Harriers also use this habitat. Upon the removal of invasive species, Allens Pond also needs assistance with planting native species. The presence of native flora will facilitate the use of this habitat by native bird and other animal species as well. Work may be, at times, physically demanding, but rewarding and instrumental in preserving the ecological integrity of areas in and around the sanctuary. To inquire about this position:
For more information please call:
508-636-2437 Back to top
Volunteer Photographer/Artist
Location: Westport/Dartmouth, MA Do you enjoy photography, drawing or painting? Come to Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary and explore the beautiful landscape, shorebirds, and other wildlife! We would love to have any photographs or other pieces of art donated to hang in the sanctuary, use in an auction at our annual fundraiser, or to put on note cards, t-shirts, or even the website! (Of course, you will get credit for your work!) If interested, please feel free to visit the sanctuary and one of our staff or volunteers would love to show you around! To inquire about this position:
For more information please call:
508-636-2437 Back to top
Blue Hills Trailside Museum Butterfly Garden Volunteers
Location: Milton, MA Volunteers needed to help maintain and enhance Trailside’s Butterfly Garden. Planted last spring, the native plants in our new garden are already attracting a variety of butterfly species. Sign-up to help weed and plant during the growing seasons.
To inquire about this position:
For more information call: Tamathy Stage at 617-333-0690 ext. 226
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Visitor Services
Location: Milton, MA Help out in our new visitor service and gift shop area! We need friendly, reliable folks to staff our front desk area. Answer general park and museum inquiries; sell admissions and gift shop items. Informal, educational setting. Qualifications: We need someone with a pleasant and professional manner, who will make our visitors and callers’ feel welcome. A weekly commitment required. Training is provided. Must be at least 15 years of age.
To inquire about this position:
To request a volunteer application call: Blue Hills Trailside Museum at 617-333-0690 ext. 223
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Wildlife Care
Location: Milton, MA Help care for our wild animal ambassadors! Turtles, hawks, owls, snakes, opossum and more! We need gentle caretakers to feed, clean and provide enrichment. Qualifications: You must be at least 16 years of age. 3-month commitment required.
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
617-333-0690 ext. 223Back to top
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary Sanctuary Volunteers
Location: Worcester, MA Every Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, and the 1st Saturday of every month 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon, help care for the sanctuary and enjoy a few hours of fresh air, fun and fulfillment. Come once or every week and become part of our growing group of sanctuary volunteers. Together with Sanctuary Director Deb Cary and other Mass Audubon staff, put up signs and markers, look for wildlife tracks, pick up branches, and fill the bird feeders. Projects are primarily outside. Some tasks may require heavy lifting. Ability to work without superivision required. Carpentry skills welcome. Nature lovers appreciated. To inquire about this position:
For more information or to sign up, contact:
Deb Cary, Sanctuary Director
(508) 753-6087 ext. 17 Back to top
Visitor Center Receptionist
Location: Worcester, MA Are you friendly, outgoing, professional and reliable? Our
Visitor Center needs volunteers to staff our Reception Desk on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 1:00-4:00 pm. This is a great
opportunity for someone who has some time during the day and wishes to put
it to good use. greeting visitors; answering the phone;
performing various administrative and/or research-oriented projects;
supporting our work to protect the nature of Massachusetts Qualifications: We need someone with a pleasant and professional manner, who will make our
visitors feel welcome, and our callers glad they called. A weekly commitment
and a comfort with computers is required. Training is provided. To inquire about this position:
To inquire about this position, please contact:
Janice Schlickman
jschlickman@massaudubon.org
(508) 753-6087 x 12 Back to top
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Counselor-In-Training
Location: Natick, MA We are seeking several high school volunteers to assist camp staff and campers for this summer. The camp day begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m. There will be one-half day of training in late June, date to be determined. Responsibilities include: set an example for campers; help camp educators set-up equipment, lead and create activities, assist with management and group control. Dates: Training date to be determined; CITs needed August 4th through August 15th; a two-week commitment is preferred. See camp brochure and program descriptions. Qualifications: Must enjoy working with children, have experience with children (babysitting, church group, etc.), are interested in the environment, are 15 yrs or older (as of June 1), and would like to earn some community service hours. To inquire about this position:
For an application and more information please contact:
Melissa Enos
broadmoorcamp@massaudubon.org
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
280 Eliot Street
Natick, MA 01760
508-655-2296 x7304 Request an application, schedule an interview in person, and provide names and contact for 3 references (not related to you). Back to top
Summer Camp Spring Intern
Location: Natick, MA Assist camp director with off-season duties including computer data entry, photocopying, collating, filing, doing inventory of, organizing and labeling camp supplies; performing some research and making phone calls.
Dates: Flexible; would like person to start March 2008; work approximately 1 weekday afternoon per week. Qualifications: Must be reliable and able to follow directions; must be able to work independently; must have completed a minimum of 3 years of high school. Must be willing and able to use computers. Benefits: Volunteers will earn community service hours, practice core job skills, and gain camp administration skills. To inquire about this position:
Send letter of interest (and resume if you have one). Must interview in person and provide contact information for 3 references. Interviews begin in March.
Melissa Enos, Camp Director
broadmoorcamp@massaudubon.org
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
280 Eliot Street
Natick, MA 01760
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Volunteer Summer Property Assistant
Location: Natick, MA Would you like to volunteer in a beautiful place, helping to maintain trails, grounds and buildings? If so, then this is the summer volunteer opportunity for you!
We are looking for an individual who is able to volunteer from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 2 through August 15. Duties include cleaning nature center including bathrooms, mowing trails using a small tractor, scraping and painting buildings, and cutting back brush from trails using a weed whacker and hand tools.
Qualifications: We are looking for individuals who are at least 18 years of age with some mechanical ability, who are able to climb ladders, possess a valid Massachusetts drivers license, and are willing to submit to and pass a CORI and SORI check and a driver‘s record check.
Must be willing to learn how to drive a pick up truck with a boat trailer, how to set up and take down chairs and tables for camp and public programs, and clean up food and trash as needed.
Benefits: Community service credit available. To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Chuck LaBrache, Property Manager
clabrache@massaudubon.org
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
280 Eliot Street
Natick, MA 01760
508-647-8358 Back to top
Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries Morning Projects
Location: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton, MA 7/12 Butterfly survey 9 AM-Noon
7/19 Water chestnut 9 AM-Noon possibly later
7/26 Butterfly survey at Graves Farm 9 AM-Noon
8/2 Salamander cover boards 9 AM-Noon
8/9 Daisy-leafed grape fern survey at Graves Farm 9 AM-Noon
8/16 Grounds Crew Project 9 AM-Noon
8/23 Purple loosestrife 9 AM-Noon
8/30 No Project, Labor Day Weekend
9/6 Water chestnut 9 AM-Noon possibly later
9/13 Monarch caterpillar survey 9 AM-Noon
9/20 Stream salamander survey at Lynes 9 AM-Noon
9/27 Grounds Crew Project 9 AM-Noon
10/4 Salamander cover boards 9 AM-Noon
10/11 Invasive species 9 AM-Noon
Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary
arcadia-registrar@massaudubon.org
127 Combs Road
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 584-3009Back to top
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary Farm Ambassador Program
Location: Lincoln, MA Do you want to learn about Massachusetts‘ habitats, sustainable agriculture, or native wildlife? Drumlin Farm‘s Farm Ambassador program is a great place to learn about all of these subjects, and then you can share your knowledge with our visitors. Each year 100,000 people visit Drumlin Farm. They come to see animals, wander the trails, and explore the fields. They are casual visitors, or they are on a field trip from school, or they are spending a day out with the family. Their visit is made memorable by the interactions they have with staff and volunteers. People like you! Volunteers working as Farm Ambassadors help enrich visitors’ experiences by helping them to make stronger connections with the natural world. In addition, Farm Ambassadors help to educate the public about Mass Audubon‘s mission and the resources Drumlin Farm has to offer.
To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Lila Higgins, Volunteer Coordinator
lhiggins@massaudubon.org
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
208 S. Great Rd
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-2205 Back to top
Group Projects
Location: Lincoln, MA Do you have a group that needs a community service project? If you do then Drumlin Farm is the place for you, we are looking for groups of between 10 and 25 people to work on various projects around the farm. At this time we are specifically looking for groups who want to help with trail work, ecological management and livestock chores. We will provide tools and gloves you just need to bring the group! Please call the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule a project.
To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Lila Higgins, Volunteer Coordinator
lhiggins@massaudubon.org
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
208 S. Great Rd
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-2205 Back to top
Visitor Services Volunteer
Location: Lincoln, MA A visit to Drumlin Farm should always begin with a smile! Bring us your smile and help our visitor services staff to greet visitors to Drumlin Farm. We are looking for a few greeter volunteers to help check in members, sell memberships, sell other products from our farm stand, answer phones and learn lots more about Drumlin Farm as you spend your day with our Visitor Services Staff. Currently this is a weekend volunteer opportunity. Hours are flexible, either partial days or a whole day and a commitment of 2-4 days per month during spring, summer, and/or fall would be great. We are willing to work with you so that we have a great, smiling team! Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years old. To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Lila Higgins, Volunteer Coordinator
lhiggins@massaudubon.org
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
208 S. Great Rd
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-2205 Back to top
Wildlife Care
Location: Lincoln, MA Drumlin’s collection of wildlife, all of which have suffered injuries that prevent them from surviving in the wild, serve as ambassadors to the natural world for the sanctuary’s many visitors. Help us care for our collection of native captive wildlife, learning about animal needs as you work. Qualifications: Minimum age is 16, three-month commitment required. Weekday and weekend morning (9 a.m. to noon) slots available. We are currently in need of help on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Lila Higgins, Volunteer Coordinator
lhiggins@massaudubon.org
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
208 S. Great Rd
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-2205 Back to top
Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary Energetic group and individual volunteers needed!
Location: Belmont, MA Projects:
- Carpentry and small construction
- Hand tool and machine maintenance
- Plant and tree identification
- Invasives removal - pull buckthorn, bittersweet and more
- Tree pruning
- Gardening, composting, and watering
- GPS mapping
- Photography
- Baking
Have fun with others on scheduled volunteer days. Earn community service hours. We supply tools and instruction, no experience necessary.
Tuesday Trail Days
Help maintain the property, cut and haul brush, remove invasive plants, rake and clear pathways. Great for groups.
Wednesday Pulling Partners 2:30 - 4:30pm
All ages join to plant trees, remove invasive plants, chip trails and rejuvenate pond, field, and forest habitats.
Thursday Morning Garden Group 9:30am - noon
Learn gardening tips and techniques while working with others to plant, weed, prune, and nurture Habitat‘s beautiful estate gardens.
To inquire about this position:
If you‘re interested in any of these volunteer opportunities or have special skills to offer please call Lisa Becker at 617-489-5050.
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Formal Garden Volunteer Group
Location: Belmont, MA Come help us maintain Habitat’s beautiful estate gardens and have some fun
outdoors! Meet other gardeners Learn various horticulture techniques Increase your knowledge of plants No experience is necessary. Staff
will provide guidance and helpful garden tips each week. Meet every Thursday during the growing season 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (call for
other opportunities if this time is not convenient). To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Sandy Vorce
617-489-5050 Learn about the history of the gardens and plans for the coming year. Refreshments will be served. Back to top
HIP (Habitat Intergenerational Program)
Location: Belmont, MA HIP is a volunteer community service & learning program begun in 1997 at
Habitat. It enables persons of many generations to participate in environmental service projects and become
stewards of their environment. To inquire about this position:
For more information or to join HIP, please Phyl Solomon, HIP Coordinator
617.484.0117 Back to top
Weeks Pond Parcel
Location: Belmont, MA Independent volunteers are welcome to join the effort to rejuvenate the
Weeks Pond Parcel. At various times, invasives are removed, native species
are
planted or trails are prepared. Work is on-going throughout the year,
primarily Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. To inquire about this position:
Please contact us to find mutually convenient times.
Allison Mooney
amooney@massaudubon.org
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Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Special Events: Audubon Nature Festival
Location: Topsfield, MA Our annual Audubon Nature Festival will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2008. We are seeking volunteers to participate in committees to help with fund-raising, publicity, programming, and food. We will also need people to donate baked goods for our bake sale, and help on the day of the event with admissions, parking cars, food sales, assisting with children’s activities, and much more. Susan Baeslack
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
978-887-9264Minimum age for volunteers is 14 except where otherwise noted. Back to top
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary Nest Box Monitors
Location: Cummaquid, MA Help build and monitor our bluebird nest boxes at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, March through August.
Qualifications: You must be familiar with bird identification and have an interest in bird behavior and ecology. Training will be provided.
To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Chris Walz, Property Manager
cwalz@massaudubon.org
508-362-9353 Back to top
Sanctuary Volunteers
Location: Cummaquid and East Falmouth MA Energetic people of all ages needed to help with a variety of ecological management projects and property work at Long Pasture and Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuaries. Projects include field habitat restoration, invasive tree and shrub removal, ornamental tree care and a variety of trail work including mowing. Qualifications: Ability to use hand tools and mowing equipment. Some tasks may require heavy lifting. Ability to work without supervision required. Benefits: Get a good workout while helping Long Pasture. Work days are flexible. Training provided. To inquire about this position:
For more information or to sign up, contact:
Ian Ives, Sanctuary Director
iives@massaudubon.org
(508) 362-7475 Back to top
Marketing & Communication Communications / Marketing Volunteer
Location: Lincoln, MA Do you have solid writing and editing skills?
The marketing department is looking for a volunteer to assist with writing a variety of internal and external communications materials and to help conduct market research. You would create a wide variety of communications materials, including press releases, materials for press kits, media alerts, public service announcements, web articles, help organize our photo library, assist with the periodic updating of our media contact database and mailing list, and research potential media outlets to help us expand our outreach.
If you have desktop publishing experience, you could help design and create simple brochures, post cards, slim jims, as well as other marketing and communications materials. Familiarity with Mass Audubon programs is helpful but not required. Ideally, you could volunteer one day per week. To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Jan Kruse, PR & Communications Manager
jkruse@massaudubon.org
Mass Audubon
208 S. Great Rd
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-2134 Back to top
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary Visitor Services Staff
Location: Sharon, MA Weekday volunteers needed to greet visitors, answer phones, and perform general front desk operations. Flexible hours available. To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Jan Goba
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary
293 Moose Hill Street
Sharon, MA 02067
781-784-5691 Back to top
Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary Barn Help
Location: Attleboro, MA Help us create another great learning environment by fixing up our barn. Handy people please apply!! There is so much potential here, we just need the right folks to help us reach our goal. Carpenters, electricians, we mean YOU! To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Sarah Slack
sslack@massaudubon.org
508-223-3060 Back to top
Program Leaders
Location: Attleboro, MA Do you enjoy working with children? If so this is a position for you. Leaders teach scout programs, birthday parties and public outreach programs. If you have some knowledge of natural history and the environment we can provide the training! To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Sarah Slack
sslack@massaudubon.org
508-223-3060 Back to top
Saturday Receptionist
Location: Attleboro, MA Make it easier for us to be open on the weekends. Be here to greet and orient visitors, hand out trail maps, and guide explorations of the nature center. To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Sarah Slack
sslack@massaudubon.org
508-223-3060 Back to top
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary Admission & Gift Shop Volunteers
Location: Norfolk, MA This volunteer position involves answering the phones, greeting visitors, registering people for programs, assisting in the nature shop, and helping with various office projects. Three or four hour shifts available weekly or bi-weekly. Flexible schedules. Training is provided. Qualifications: Spring and summer are busy times and volunteers are crucial during these months. If you enjoy working with the public, have a pleasant and professional manner, and want to become a part of a wonderful group of people all working to help protect the nature of Massachusetts, call us today. To inquire about this position:
Please call or e-mail:
Tara Henrichon
thenrichon@massaudubon.org
508-528-3140 x123 Back to top
Annual Fall Fair Volunteers
Location: Norfolk, MA Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Stony Brook’s 30th Annual Fall Fair. This annual community festival draws over 1200 visitors each year, and this year’s promises to be the best yet! We are seeking volunteers to participate in committees to help with fund-raising, publicity, programming, and food. We will also need people to donate baked goods for our bake sale, and help on the day of the event with admissions, parking cars, food sales, assisting with children’s activities, and much more. Please call today and be part of this fun annual event! To inquire about this position:
Please call or e-mail:
Tara Henrichon
thenrichon@massaudubon.org
508-528-3140 x123 Back to top
Counselors-in-training
Location: Norfolk, MA Seeking teens 15 years of age and older who enjoy working with children, have an interest in nature and the environment, and are enthusiastic and patient with children. Responsibilities include assisting counselors with all camp activities and designing and teaching an hour-long program once a week. Four-week commitment required. To inquire about this position:
Please call the sanctuary (508) 528-3140 or e-mail at stonybrookcamp@massaudubon.org for an application.
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Natural History Interpreter Volunteers Join this fun new program as it starts up. We are recruiting now for weekend volunteers to staff our Program Room and provide hands-on inquiry based learning experiences for our Nature Center visitors. Spend a few hours each week or even a couple of times a month, talking about animal tracks, turtles, habitats, skulls, soil, plants and more. Each weekend will have a different nature themed topic. All training will be provided. To inquire about this position:
Please call or e-mail:
Tara Henrichon
thenrichon@massaudubon.org
508-528-3140 x123 Back to top
Volunteer Gardeners
Location: Norfolk, MA Do you spend the winter flipping through seed catalogs? Or have you always wanted a garden of your own but don’t know how and where to start? Start here! Stony Brook is creating an organic vegetable garden right here adjacent to the Nature Center and we need your help. If you’d like to get in on this fun and rewarding project, and take home some helpful tips to enhance or create your own garden, consider volunteering for our Garden Team. Sign up now and we’ll contact you as we plan and plant our first Stony Brook garden! To inquire about this position:
Please call or e-mail:
Tara Henrichon
thenrichon@massaudubon.org
508-528-3140 x123 Back to top
Visual Arts Center Gallery Volunteer
Location: Canton, MA Exhibition Gallery Visitor Services
Duties:
Welcome visitors and take admission fees. Sell Mass Audubon memberships and gift shop items. Provide basic information to visitors about Mass Audubon and the Visual Arts Center (VAC); the current exhibition, and exhibition-related children’s activities. Do occasional other tasks (e.g. assistance with a mailing, tidying gift shop displays) as time permits.
Hours:
Desired commitment is one 2-hour period per week (2:00-4:00), Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. We request an initial commitment of 6 months.
Qualifications: Friendly, outgoing, responsible, good communication skills, able to work independently. Flexibility is essential, since duties will vary with fluctuating visitation. Experience working with the public. Familiarity with a cash register is a plus, but not required. Benefits: VAC volunteers enjoy interacting with diverse audiences, extraordinary exhibitions and collections, and a dynamic staff. In addition, volunteers may have opportunities to view seldom-seen works of art in Mass Audubon’s collection and to meet visiting artists. The VAC is pleased to reward volunteers for their hard work and dedication with a 20% discount on gift shop purchases, a 20% (occasionally greater) discount on programs, and an invitation to the special annual volunteer recognition event. To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Sharon Lee
slee@massaudubon.org
Visual Arts Center
963 Washigton Street
Canton, MA 02021
781-821-8853 x102 Please note
Training will be provided. At least one staff member will be on site and available to provide assistance when the volunteer is on duty.
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Wachusett Meadow Property/Ecological Management Volunteers
Location: Princeton, MA Every Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (or later), and/or the 3rd Saturday of every month 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon:
Help care for the sanctuary and enjoy a few hours of fresh air, fun and fulfillment. Come once, or come every week and become part of our growing group of volunteers. These positions assist a wide variety of property, maintenance, and ecological management projects such as buildings and grounds work, trail clearing, wildlife monitoring, and animal care. Independent, seasonal projects are also available. Tuesdays: ages 16 & up, Saturday: all ages welcome but children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. To inquire about this position:
Contact: Cindy Dunn 978-464-2712 ext. 8707 or Joe Choiniere 978-464-2712 ext. 8700
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Visitor Services/Receptionist Volunteers
Location: Princeton, MA Are you friendly, outgoing, professional and reliable? We are looking for volunteers to staff our Reception Desk Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and Sundays 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Choose a 2 or 4-hour work shift. This position includes greeting visitors, answering the phone, and various office maintenance and administrative projects. A weekly commitment and a comfort with computers is helpful. Training is provided. To inquire about this position:
Contact: Lisa Mattson 978-464-2712 ext. 8704
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Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer Opportunities at Wellfleet Bay
Location: South Wellfleet, MA SPRING 2008 CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECTS
Coastal Waterbird Program – monitor nesting piping plovers and least terns from April to August on beaches from Truro to Harwich. Training in mid-March.
Osprey Nests – adopt a nest near you and collect data on arrival dates and nesting activity. Contact us for information and data forms.
Diamondback Terrapins – walk the Sanctuary or other Outer Cape locations to look for nesting terrapins.
Horseshoe Crabs – help us census and tag spawning horseshoe crabs during high tides in May and June. Or help find, count and measure juvenile horseshoe crabs in local creeks.
Oyster Reef Project – many monitoring projects as we plan for an oyster reef in Wellfleet Harbor.
Hawk Watch – join us at Pilgrim Heights in Truro and help count migrating raptors in April and May. We also need education volunteers on site to explain what we are doing and why as visitors come by the trail.
Marine Life Cruises – collect data on marine invertebrates found on our Wellfleet Harbor Cruises.
Help our visitors have a great experience at Wellfleet Bay!
Front Desk and Gift Shop
This is a terrific introduction to the Sanctuary and a great way to meet new people. Shifts are about four hours long, once a week or every other.
Exhibit Area Docent
Along with our green building renovation in 2006 came an expanded exhibit area. Exhibit area docents help our visitors with bird sightings at the feeder windows, questions about the new tanks and exhibits, and general Sanctuary orientation.
Volunteer Naturalist
Interact with our visitors out on the trails. Provide natural history information on the birds, marine life and habitats of Wellfleet Bay.
(Training in May and June – limited spaces available)
Other volunteer opportunities include; gardening, building and grounds maintenance, highway clean-up, and special events (such as our upcoming 50th anniversary celebration).
Qualifications: No experience is necessary; we provide training for all our volunteers. To inquire about this position:
If you would like more information about these 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
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Additional Volunteer Opportunities
To find out about additional volunteer opportunities available at Mass Audubon, call any one of our statewide locations listed below. Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary, Easthampton
Call 413-584-3009 or e-mail arcadia-registrar@massaudubon.org
Ashumet Holly Wildlife Sanctuary, Falmouth
Call Chris Walz 508-362-9353 or e-mail cwalz@massaudubon.org
Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries, Lenox
Deborah Rawson (413-637-0320)
Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton
Laura Liptak (617-333-0690)
Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Mattapan
617-983-8500
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester
Janice Schlickman (508-753-6087) or jschlickman@massaudubon.org
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, South Natick
508-655-2296
Coastal Waterbird Program, Marshfield
Ellen Jedrey (781-864-0570)
Drumlin Farm Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Lila Higgins, 781-259-2205
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary, Vineyard Haven
(508-627-4850)
Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont
Lisa Becker (617-489-5050)
Headquarters
General - Amy La Hait (781-259-2102)
Advocacy - Christen Smith (617-523-8448)
Membership - Jeanne Dewire (781-259-2142)
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield
Susan Baeslack (978-887-9264) or sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
Joppa Flats Wildlife Sanctuary, Newburyport
Bill Gette (978-462-9998)
Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Sharon
Jan Goba (781-784-5691)
Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary, Attleboro
Sarah Slack (508-223-3060)
South Shore Wildlife Sanctuaries, Marshfield
Dianne Bartley (781-837-9400)
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Norfolk
508-528-3140
Visual Arts Center, Canton
Amy Montague (781-821-8853)
Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton
978-464-2712
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet
Cynthia Franklin (508-349-2615)
Wildwood Camp, Rindge, New Hampshire
Amanda Zoellner (azoellner@massaudubon.org)
Worcester County Property Office
Ron Wolanin (978-355-4638)
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