A team of Osprey Project Volunteers work in concert to assist with all stages of monitoring the osprey that return to Allens Pond and the Westport River each year as well as managing nearly 100 nest platforms located along the shores. Beginning in late February, volunteers will ready the two skiffs used for the project by scraping, caulking and painting them. From April through mid-July, monitors are needed to visit each nest via skiff and report on breeding activity: incubating adults, brooding chicks, feeding young, etc. Volunteers with an interest in carpentry will complete repairs to the nest platforms in early April and again for several weeks in the fall. Each monitoring trip requires a skipper with boating experience, a data recorder, and a field monitor to climb a ladder up to the nest. Each repair trip requires a skipper with boating experience, and one or more volunteers able to operate carpentry tools and battery-powered equipment. Volunteers will be trained

Perform a small variety of maintenance duties for assigned buildings and grounds on the Headquarters campus. Perform tasks necessary to ensure smooth and safe daily operations. This position will have access to a Gem Car for better access to the various buildings. Moderate painting and basic maintenance skills. Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Friendly and enthusiastic art and nature lovers needed to help staff our Gallery front desk. This position includes greeting visitors, introducing the exhibit and sanctuary, and selling memberships and other gift store items. New exhibits open every few months so it’s a great opportunity to learn about new artists as well as to explore our collection. Available shifts are two to four hours Tuesday to Thursday afternoons 1:00-5:00, and special events.

For a rewarding opportunity to experience the many aspects of Oak Knoll and interact with our visitors and staff, join us as a Visitor Services Volunteer. We currently have positions open on weekdays (Tuesday-Friday) and weekends. Applicants must enjoy working with visitors of all ages and be able to interact in a friendly and professional manner. Duties may include: welcoming and assisting visitors, providing information about the sanctuary, trails and animal collection, explaining regulations, answering telephone inquiries, processing memberships, and gift shop sales. Familiarity with the sanctuary is a plus. Nonsmoking environment. We offer ongoing training and support. Minimum age 18.

Available Shifts: Friday 10-1pm, Friday 1pm-4pm Saturday from 1pm-4pm or Sunday from 10am – 1pm, or Sunday 1pm-4pm.

For a rewarding opportunity to experience the many aspects of Ipswich River and interact with our visitors and staff, join us as a Visitor Services Volunteer. We currently have a couple of weekday and weekend positions open. Shift times are flexible but are typically morning (9:00 am-1:00 pm) or afternoon (12:00-4:00 pm). Applicants should enjoy working with visitors of all ages and be able to interact in a friendly and professional manner. Duties may include: welcoming and assisting visitors, providing information about the sanctuary and trails, explaining regulations, answering telephone inquiries, processing memberships, collecting admission and program fees, and gift shop sales. Familiarity with the sanctuary is a plus. Nonsmoking environment. We offer ongoing training and support. Minimum age 18

Though our sugaring season is boiling down and it is almost time to close up the sugar shack for the season, the sugar shack crew needs volunteers to help split and stack wood for the next season. Position starts April 11th and continues until all of the wood is stacked. Typical hours are Thursdays from 9 am to noon.

The Great Neck wildlife sanctuary is an unstaffed site that enjoys a regular stream of visitor traffic. Knowing that, we would like to build a team of dedicated trail volunteers who act as sanctuary stewards, walking the trails on a regular basis and helping us keep the parking lot and trails safe and clear of debris. Stewards would also take note of dog walking activities and storm damage/tree falls at this site. We also need help ensuring trail maps and other visitor outreach materials stay stocked and available for visitors.

Help with property & trail maintenance, ecological management, buildings upkeep, gardens, and set-ups/take-downs for special events (Halloween, Sugaring, Audubon Nature Festival). Positions are open on weekdays and alternate Saturdays. Minimum age 18,

For a rewarding opportunity to experience the many aspects of Moose Hill and interact with our visitors and staff, join us as a Visitor Services Volunteer. We currently have positions open on weekdays Monday-Friday. Applicants must enjoy working with visitors of all ages and be able to interact in a friendly and professional manner. Duties may include: welcoming and assisting visitors, providing information about the sanctuary, explaining regulations, answering telephone inquiries, processing memberships, and gift shop sales. Familiarity with the sanctuary is a plus. Nonsmoking environment. We offer ongoing training and support. Minimum age 18. Available Shifts: weekdays either 9 am-12:30pm or 12:30-4pm, Monday-Friday