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Volunteer Opportunities
Mass Audubon 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: November 12, 2009
Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary
Blue Hills Trailside Museum
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
Membership
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:
Please contact:
Becky Cushing, Volunteer Coordinator
bcushing@massaudubon.org
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:
Please contact:
Becky Cushing, Volunteer Coordinator
bcushing@massaudubon.org
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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:
Please contact:
Becky Cushing, Volunteer Coordinator
bcushing@massaudubon.org
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:
Please contact:
Becky Cushing, Volunteer Coordinator
bcushing@massaudubon.org
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Publicity Volunteer
Location: Dartmouth, MA The Publicity volunteer will work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to promote Sanctuary events throughout the year, including the Allens Pond Duck Derby fundraiser which occurs in mid-August. We are looking for creative individuals with an interest in communicating about the Sanctuary and reaching a broad audience through varied media such as newspaper, TV, radio and internet. The Publicity volunteer may also choose to help create displays at the local farmers’ markets during the summer. Qualifications: Individuals should have good writing and communication skills. Experience writing press releases is helpful but not necessary. To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Becky Cushing, Volunteer Coordinator
bcushing@massaudubon.org
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:
Please contact:
Becky Cushing, Volunteer Coordinator
bcushing@massaudubon.org
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:
Please contact:
Becky Cushing, Volunteer Coordinator
bcushing@massaudubon.org
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: 617-333-0690
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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
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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:
bmbrook@massaudubon.org
(508) 753-6087 Back to top
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary Habitat Restoration Volunteers
Location: Natick, MA Help restore the moors to Broadmoor and get a little exercise outside!
Join us most Saturdays, to help clear brush and invasive plant species with hand tools to restore meadow habitat for many native species of birds, butterflies and other animals. For students, volunteer certificates are available for school credit.
Dates: November through April
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
To inquire about this position:
Contact us for meeting location and more information at:
broadmoorprograms@massaudubon.org
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Summer Property Volunteers
Location: Natick, MA If you enjoy working outdoors, you can help Broadmoor by participating in a wide variety of property and maintenance projects, such as invasive species removal, brush removal and more. Assist with projects such as buildings and grounds work, light carpentry, and painting. Potential activities also include mowing with a lawn tractor, clearing trails with hand tools, and stacking and splitting wood with a wood splitter. Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older if working with power hand tools or driving the lawn tractor. (Others under 18 are encouraged to apply but will not be working with power hand tools or driving the lawn tractor.) Some tasks may require heavy lifting. Ability to work without supervision required. To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Pete Wrublewski, Property Manager
Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
280 Eliot Street
Natick, MA 01760
pwrublewski@massaudubon.org
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Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries need conservation stewards. Manage invasive species, participate in ongoing ecological inventory, improve habitats. Stewards meet most Saturday mornings. No need to preregister, but you may call 584-3009, extension 810 on Fridays to confirm. Rain cancels. Become part of this great team. Work alongside staff and other volunteers. 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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Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary 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:
Pam Sowizral, Volunteer Coordinator
Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
208 S. Great Rd
Lincoln, MA 01773
psowizral@massaudubon.org
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Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Felix Neck 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, Felix Neck has a place for you Volunteer Opportunities
Location: Edgartown, MA Visitor Services Assistant
Be the face of Felix Neck. Our Visitor Center needs volunteers to meet and greet visitors, answer phones, collect admissions, handle gift shop sales, register visitors for programs and answer questions about wildlife and the Sanctuary.
Qualifications: Volunteers must have a pleasant and professional manner and the ability to make visitors and callers feel welcome. Experience with or willingness to learn how to use a cash register and credit card machine. Training is provided. Three or four hour shifts available weekly or bi-weekly. Flexible schedules.
Education Program Assistant
Conduct environmental education programs at the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. Lead groups of visitors in hands-on discovery of the various habitats at Felix Neck. During the summer season education program volunteers lead Seashore Discovery programs for groups of visitors ranging in size from five to fifty-five people. Training is provided.
Qualifications: Enthusiasm and interest in natural history and environmental education. Creative and flexible. High school diploma and some teaching experience. Basic natural history science background and local natural history needed. Responsible and prompt. Minimum of 18 years of age. Able to commit to volunteering at least one day a week during the summer season.
Property/Ecological Management
If you enjoy working outdoors, you can help Felix Neck by participating in a wide variety of property and maintenance projects, such as invasive species removal, trail maintenance, buildings and grounds work, light carpentry, and painting. Help care for the sanctuary and enjoy a few hours of fresh air, fun and fulfillment. Carpentry skills welcome. Nature lovers appreciated.
Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. Some tasks may require heavy lifting. Ability to work without supervision required.
Gardening
Share your skills or learn new ones in our beautiful butterfly garden. Work on your own or have fun with others on scheduled volunteer days. Ability to work without supervision required.
Group Projects
Do you have a group that needs a community service project? If you do, then Felix Neck is the place for you on Martha’s Vineyard. We are looking for groups of between 10 and 25 people to work on various projects on the Sanctuary that center around trail work and ecological management. Please call to schedule your group.
Special Events
Our Fall Festival, the day after Thanksgiving, attracts hundreds of people. Join us in the festivities by taking admissions, assisting in the craft tent, or serving food.
Special Projects
If you have a special talent or interest that you would like to share with Felix Neck, we invite you to meet with us and let us know of your ideas and special skills. Previous projects have included mural painting, butterfly garden design, wood duck box construction, screen house construction, and curriculum development. Your creative energies are welcome.
To inquire about this position:
To inquire about volunteer positions, please contact:
Marion Hammond, Office Administrator
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary
PO Box 494
Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
mhammond@massaudubon.org
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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
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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 Field Teacher
Location: Topsfield, MA Conduct environmental education programs at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary and at nearby schools and sites. Lead small groups of students from area schools in hands-on discovery of ecological concepts and occasionally lead or co-lead non-school group programs. Qualifications: High school diploma
Some teaching experience
Basic natural history science background; local natural history a plus
Interest in natural history and environmental education
Enthusiastic, creative and flexible
Responsible and prompt
Successful completion of Field Teacher course
Minimum of 18 years of age
Able to commit to volunteering at least one day a weekTo inquire about this position:
Please send a letter of interest and your resume to:
Field Teacher Training
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983
Field Teacher training schedule:
September 17 & 18
September 24 & 25
November 5 & 6
January 7 & 8
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Waterfowl Monitors
Location: Topsfield, MA Join us for our second season of waterfowl monitoring! To gain a better understanding of the number and kinds of waterfowl that are utilizing Bunker Meadows during the fall migration, last year we set up a monitoring project to count and identify the waterfowl. The results will enable us to develop the best management methods for this important shrub-swamp.
Monitoring occurs from September to November. Qualifications: Applicants should be familiar with using binoculars and bird identification. A training will be held on September 10; applications must be received prior to the training. To inquire about this position:
For more information, contact:
Sue Baeslack, Volunteer
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row
Topsfield, MA 01983-1999
sbaeslack@massaudubon.org
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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
Property/Ecological Management 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
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Sanctuary Volunteers
Location: Barnstable, MA Ecological Management Team Member
If you enjoy working outdoors, you can help Long Pasture by participating in conservation activities, such as trail clearing, invasive species removal, mowing and more. If you have carpentry skills, you can build nest boxes, tern decoys, and other projects to aid in attracting and managing wildlife.
Program Leader
If you have a background in education or working with groups, you may wish to lead our summer tidal flat explorations or natural history tours of Long Pasture. We will provide training and background materials, and you provide the enthusiasm. You will be rewarded by the joy and amazement of visitors discovering the flats and the sanctuary for the first time.
Educational Assistant
If you enjoy working with children, you can assist our educators during our summer morning art and ecology program for elementary aged kids. We may also have opportunities to help with classroom visits and field trips to the sanctuary. You can help to inspire a sense of wonder!
Special Events Assistant
If you would like to attend concerts and festivals, you can join in the festivities by selling tickets, manning a booth, offering information to guests, and of course, enjoying the view. You may also assist in event planning and marketing.
Citizen Scientist
If you are interested in wildlife and research, you can participate in one of Mass Audubon’s ongoing wildlife studies, such as Horseshoe Crab Population surveys, Osprey nest productivity monitoring, breeding bird censuses, and others. Your work will directly contribute to databases that track species over time.
Special Projects
If you have a special talent or interest that you would like to share with Long Pasture, we invite you to meet with us and plan a special project. Previous projects have included creation of a lichen brochure, illustrations for nature guides, and photographing the sanctuary.
To inquire about this position:
Please contact:
Jodie Limon Montoya, Education Coordinator
Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary
345 Bone Hill Rd. P.O. Box 235
Cummaquid, MA 02637
montoya@massaudubon.org
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Membership Volunteer
Location: Lincoln, MA Will you lend your helping hands to Mass Audubon’s ongoing efforts to protect the nature of Massachusetts? We are seeking a few dedicated volunteers to assist our busy Member Services department located at Mass Audubon’s headquarters in Lincoln, MA. Additional volunteers are needed to help with a variety of administrative projects, including assisting with member mailings. Hours are flexible and training will be provided. You can make a real difference! Please contact us today, and thank you. To inquire about this position:
Contact:
Jeanne Dewire
jdewire@massaudubon.org
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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
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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:
For more information please call:
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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:
For more information please call:
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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:
For more information please call:
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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:
Doug Williams, Director
dougwilliams@massaudubon.org
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Natural History Interpreter Volunteers
Location: Norfolk, MA 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:
Doug Williams, Director
dougwilliams@massaudubon.org
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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:
Doug Williams, Director
dougwilliams@massaudubon.org
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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
Visual Arts Center
963 Washigton Street
Canton, MA 02021
slee@massaudubon.org
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 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.:
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 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
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 State Highway, Route 6, PO Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
cfranklin@massaudubon.org
508-349-2615 ext 101 Back to top
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
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 State Highway, Route 6, PO Box 236
S. Wellfleet, MA 02663
cfranklin@massaudubon.org
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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
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
291 State Highway, Route 6, PO Box 236
South Wellfleet, MA 02663
cfranklin@massaudubon.org
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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
(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
508-753-6087 or bmbrook@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
Pam Sowizral, 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 - Christina McDermott (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
(508-223-3060)
South Shore Wildlife Sanctuaries, Marshfield
Dianne Bartley (781-837-9400) or visit our Citizen Science Initiatives page
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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