Opportunities From: Mass Audubon

Volunteer: Nature Play Zone Spring Cleaning 

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Felix Neck!

Spend your morning working on cleaning up and organizing the Nature Play Zone to get it ready for the busy spring and summer seasons as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day! Volunteers will help rake and clear the area of leaves and debris, load wood chips in wheelbarrows and spread it across the area and under certain features. Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Felix Neck!

Spend your morning working on cleaning up and organizing the Nature Play Zone to get it ready for the busy spring and summer seasons as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day! Volunteers will help rake and clear the area of leaves and debris, load wood chips in wheelbarrows and spread it across the area and under certain features. Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we’ll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 02539

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Butterfly Garden Clean-Up with some accessible volunteer opportunities

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Felix Neck!

Spend your morning sprucing up the Butterfly Garden for seasonal pollinators and visitors as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day! Volunteers will help with cleaning garden beds, raking paths, and cutting back shrubs and vines. Tools will be provided.

Bring your own water bottle; light snacks will be provided.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact felixneck@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Felix Neck!

Spend your morning sprucing up the Butterfly Garden for seasonal pollinators and visitors as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day! Volunteers will help with cleaning garden beds, raking paths, and cutting back shrubs and vines. Tools will be provided.

Bring your own water bottle; light snacks will be provided.

This project is family-friendly – we'll have options for volunteers of all ages. Anyone younger than 18 will need to volunteer alongside a parent/guardian.

This volunteer opportunity will include one or more projects that are accessible and inclusive to volunteers with a broad range of abilities. For more detailed information on these projects, or to discuss any accommodations that would be helpful, please contact felixneck@massaudubon.org.

How to Register

To sign up to volunteer, click the “Respond” button. You can then sign in using your existing volunteer account with Mass Audubon, or, if this is your first time using the volunteer system, you will be prompted to create a new account before signing up. Make sure to click the Submit Opportunity Response button on the next page and look for the green banner – and an email - indicating you have completed the whole process.

Families or small groups can sign up by clicking “Respond as Group.” Only one person in the group will need to create a volunteer account: you will then create a name for the group, click the “Add Me” button to add yourself to the group, and use the “Add Volunteer” button to enter the first and last names of each additional group member. Finally, designate yourself as the group leader (look for the checkbox) and click Finish. Look for the green banner – and an email – indicating you have completed the whole process.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 02539

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Seashore Discovery Assistant

Assist our Teacher Naturalist during the Seashore Discovery Program. Help monitor adults and children as they dip nets into the shallow water of Sengekontacket Pond to collect small creatures.

Program Assistant Volunteers may:

Assist program leader with greeting participants as they arriveAssist program leader with program participant check inDistribute equipment needed for programSupport participants with using equipment following program leader instructionAssist with supplies and program materialAct as "sweep" on any program by taking up rear to make sure no one gets separated from the groupAssist program leader and participants with spotting wildlife, plants, etc.Support participants with finding and seeing wildlifeInformally share knowledge about nature subjects with participants (and staff)Help program leader collect, clean and stow program equipment

To express interest in this opportunity, click the "Respond" button. In the "Response Notes," share in a few sentences why you are interested and why you would be an excellent fit for this volunteer role. Please note that this step is only to express interest in this opportunity. A volunteer coordinator will follow up with you about the next steps, which will include a brief conversation and a background check before you begin volunteering.


Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Assist our Teacher Naturalist during the Seashore Discovery Program. Help monitor adults and children as they dip nets into the shallow water of Sengekontacket Pond to collect small creatures.

Program Assistant Volunteers may:

Assist program leader with greeting participants as they arriveAssist program leader with program participant check inDistribute equipment needed for programSupport participants with using equipment following program leader instructionAssist with supplies and program materialAct as "sweep" on any program by taking up rear to make sure no one gets separated from the groupAssist program leader and participants with spotting wildlife, plants, etc.Support participants with finding and seeing wildlifeInformally share knowledge about nature subjects with participants (and staff)Help program leader collect, clean and stow program equipment

To express interest in this opportunity, click the "Respond" button. In the "Response Notes," share in a few sentences why you are interested and why you would be an excellent fit for this volunteer role. Please note that this step is only to express interest in this opportunity. A volunteer coordinator will follow up with you about the next steps, which will include a brief conversation and a background check before you begin volunteering.


Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02539

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Education Program Assistance Volunteer

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary offers a variety of programming-nature day camp, nature preschool, kayaking, youth climate leadership events, public programs, accessible programs and more! Program schedule depends on area of focus, but most programs are Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekends. Program support has higher demand in the summer months.  

 

Program Volunteer responsibilities may include:

set up and break down of program/lesson program publicity assist with demonstrations and activities training in natural history assist participants with questions and involvement in program


To express interest in this opportunity, click the "Respond" button. In the "Response Notes," share in a few sentences why you are interested and why you would be an excellent fit for this volunteer role. Please note that this step is only to express interest in this opportunity. A volunteer coordinator will follow up with you about the next steps, which will include a brief conversation and a background check before you begin volunteering.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary offers a variety of programming-nature day camp, nature preschool, kayaking, youth climate leadership events, public programs, accessible programs and more! Program schedule depends on area of focus, but most programs are Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekends. Program support has higher demand in the summer months.  

 

Program Volunteer responsibilities may include:

set up and break down of program/lesson program publicity assist with demonstrations and activities training in natural history assist participants with questions and involvement in program


To express interest in this opportunity, click the "Respond" button. In the "Response Notes," share in a few sentences why you are interested and why you would be an excellent fit for this volunteer role. Please note that this step is only to express interest in this opportunity. A volunteer coordinator will follow up with you about the next steps, which will include a brief conversation and a background check before you begin volunteering.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02539

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Trail Stewards

As a Trail Steward volunteer, you will help monitor and maintain Felix Neck’s trail system and report any issues, such as fallen trees or rough trail conditions, that you encounter. Felix Neck’s trails meander through woodlands, fields, and along shorelines and, while relatively flat, have roots and boardwalks to traverse along the way. Volunteers will have the opportunity to get to know the sanctuary's trail system well and observe changes throughout the seasons.


Trail Stewards play a key role in helping Mass Audubon maintain safe, welcoming, and pleasant trails for visitors by providing basic trail maintenance and alerting staff of priority areas to address along the trails. This volunteer position is a great fit for someone who loves spending time outdoors, hiking, and making trails and natural spaces both welcoming for visitors and protected for wildlife. It is also a great fit for someone looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity to do on their own schedule.


Responsibilities

As a volunteer, you will be responsible for:

Hiking along trails on your own schedule when the sanctuary is open and submitting a report to staff with your findings Clipping intrusive brush and branches, moving small-to-medium sticks and debris, and/or removing trash along trails as needed Entering the hours you volunteered in our online volunteer portal with a phone or computer

Requirements

Submit and successfully clear CORI/SORI background checkBe age 18 or older or always accompanied by parent/guardian when volunteering   Commit to: Responsibly using the provided Trail Steward equipment and alert Mass Audubon staff if any equipment needs replacing Demonstrating and modeling responsible behavior on trails

Safety 

Maintaining a safe work environment is a priority of Mass Audubon. Volunteers should dress in appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather and sturdy shoes and bring a snack and water if you plan to be out on the trails for an extended period of time. Additional safety will be covered in the training. 

Schedule

Trail Stewards can volunteer by hiking the trails at any time the sanctuary is open; dawn to dusk. Volunteers are asked to walk the trails at least once a month. Trail Stewards offers a flexible and independent volunteer experience, but there will also be the opportunity to collaborate with other Trail Stewards and schedule times to work together.

Next Steps

To express interest in this volunteer position, please click the “Respond” button and in the Response Notes, include a few sentences about why you are interested in this role and why you’d be a great fit. Make sure to click the “Submit Opportunity Response” button at the end to complete the process. Our volunteer coordinator will reach out to share more about the program and next steps.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

As a Trail Steward volunteer, you will help monitor and maintain Felix Neck’s trail system and report any issues, such as fallen trees or rough trail conditions, that you encounter. Felix Neck’s trails meander through woodlands, fields, and along shorelines and, while relatively flat, have roots and boardwalks to traverse along the way. Volunteers will have the opportunity to get to know the sanctuary's trail system well and observe changes throughout the seasons.


Trail Stewards play a key role in helping Mass Audubon maintain safe, welcoming, and pleasant trails for visitors by providing basic trail maintenance and alerting staff of priority areas to address along the trails. This volunteer position is a great fit for someone who loves spending time outdoors, hiking, and making trails and natural spaces both welcoming for visitors and protected for wildlife. It is also a great fit for someone looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity to do on their own schedule.


Responsibilities

As a volunteer, you will be responsible for:

Hiking along trails on your own schedule when the sanctuary is open and submitting a report to staff with your findings Clipping intrusive brush and branches, moving small-to-medium sticks and debris, and/or removing trash along trails as needed Entering the hours you volunteered in our online volunteer portal with a phone or computer

Requirements

Submit and successfully clear CORI/SORI background checkBe age 18 or older or always accompanied by parent/guardian when volunteering   Commit to: Responsibly using the provided Trail Steward equipment and alert Mass Audubon staff if any equipment needs replacing Demonstrating and modeling responsible behavior on trails

Safety 

Maintaining a safe work environment is a priority of Mass Audubon. Volunteers should dress in appropriate outdoor clothing for the weather and sturdy shoes and bring a snack and water if you plan to be out on the trails for an extended period of time. Additional safety will be covered in the training. 

Schedule

Trail Stewards can volunteer by hiking the trails at any time the sanctuary is open; dawn to dusk. Volunteers are asked to walk the trails at least once a month. Trail Stewards offers a flexible and independent volunteer experience, but there will also be the opportunity to collaborate with other Trail Stewards and schedule times to work together.

Next Steps

To express interest in this volunteer position, please click the “Respond” button and in the Response Notes, include a few sentences about why you are interested in this role and why you’d be a great fit. Make sure to click the “Submit Opportunity Response” button at the end to complete the process. Our volunteer coordinator will reach out to share more about the program and next steps.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02539

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Animal Care

Our Animal Care Volunteers support the health and wellbeing of our Nature Center animal ambassadors who help connect visitors to local wildlife. These animals play an important role in programs that inspire curiosity and wildlife protection. Volunteers in this role assist staff in maintaining clean, enriching habitats and ensuring animals receive consistent, attentive daily care.  

Animal Care Volunteers’ responsibilities may include:  

Cleaning and maintaining enclosures and tanks 

Maintaining feed worm system 

Care and feeding of marine life  

Care and feeding of turtles and snake 

Assistance in handling some animals 

Making, distributing, and observing enrichment items for the animals

 Availability: At least once per week, year-round  

Qualifications: 

Minimum age of 18 

Comfortable around snakes and turtles 

Interest in wildlife and concern for the environment 

Ability to work with others and independently 

Timeliness and Dependability 

Can commit to a consistent weekly schedule

How to Apply

To express interest in this volunteer position, please click the “Respond” button and in the Response Notes, include a few sentences about why you are interested in this role and why you’d be a great fit. Make sure to click the “Submit Opportunity Response” button at the end to complete the process. Our volunteer coordinator will reach out to share more about the program and next steps.


Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Our Animal Care Volunteers support the health and wellbeing of our Nature Center animal ambassadors who help connect visitors to local wildlife. These animals play an important role in programs that inspire curiosity and wildlife protection. Volunteers in this role assist staff in maintaining clean, enriching habitats and ensuring animals receive consistent, attentive daily care.  

Animal Care Volunteers’ responsibilities may include:  

Cleaning and maintaining enclosures and tanks 

Maintaining feed worm system 

Care and feeding of marine life  

Care and feeding of turtles and snake 

Assistance in handling some animals 

Making, distributing, and observing enrichment items for the animals

 Availability: At least once per week, year-round  

Qualifications: 

Minimum age of 18 

Comfortable around snakes and turtles 

Interest in wildlife and concern for the environment 

Ability to work with others and independently 

Timeliness and Dependability 

Can commit to a consistent weekly schedule

How to Apply

To express interest in this volunteer position, please click the “Respond” button and in the Response Notes, include a few sentences about why you are interested in this role and why you’d be a great fit. Make sure to click the “Submit Opportunity Response” button at the end to complete the process. Our volunteer coordinator will reach out to share more about the program and next steps.


Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02539

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Felix Neck Visitor Center Opportunity

Love Felix Neck & Mass Audubon? Love nature & people? Do you want to help staff welcome visitors? Visitor Services volunteering is a great opportunity for you to get involved in your local Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary and local community by meeting, engaging, and getting people excited about Broadmoor and everything we have to offer here.
Responsibilities:  

Offering assistance with information about the sanctuary, visitor center, programs, events, the surrounding area, and Mass Audubon in general, making referrals as appropriate to Mass Audubon's websites.  Checking membership status and recording visitation statistics. Distributing sanctuary maps, information, and trail suggestions. Answering phone calls and providing information, guidance, and direction. Collecting and processing admission fees, if needed. Answering general nature-related questions or making referrals for more information. Understanding and introducing visitors to the benefits of Mass Audubon membership.  Processing new memberships and assisting with renewals, if needed.  Assisting in the gift shop and processing gift shop sales, if needed.  Using a Point-of-Sale system, cash register or credit card machine for sales and admissions, if needed.  Helping to keep the visitor center, lobby, front desk, and shop neat and organized.

To express interest in this opportunity, click the "Respond" button. In the "Response Notes," share in a few sentences why you are interested and why you would be an excellent fit for this volunteer role. Please note that this step is only to express interest in this opportunity. A volunteer coordinator will follow up with you about the next steps, which will include a brief conversation and a background check before you begin volunteering.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Love Felix Neck & Mass Audubon? Love nature & people? Do you want to help staff welcome visitors? Visitor Services volunteering is a great opportunity for you to get involved in your local Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuary and local community by meeting, engaging, and getting people excited about Broadmoor and everything we have to offer here.
Responsibilities:  

Offering assistance with information about the sanctuary, visitor center, programs, events, the surrounding area, and Mass Audubon in general, making referrals as appropriate to Mass Audubon's websites.  Checking membership status and recording visitation statistics. Distributing sanctuary maps, information, and trail suggestions. Answering phone calls and providing information, guidance, and direction. Collecting and processing admission fees, if needed. Answering general nature-related questions or making referrals for more information. Understanding and introducing visitors to the benefits of Mass Audubon membership.  Processing new memberships and assisting with renewals, if needed.  Assisting in the gift shop and processing gift shop sales, if needed.  Using a Point-of-Sale system, cash register or credit card machine for sales and admissions, if needed.  Helping to keep the visitor center, lobby, front desk, and shop neat and organized.

To express interest in this opportunity, click the "Respond" button. In the "Response Notes," share in a few sentences why you are interested and why you would be an excellent fit for this volunteer role. Please note that this step is only to express interest in this opportunity. A volunteer coordinator will follow up with you about the next steps, which will include a brief conversation and a background check before you begin volunteering.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02539

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Property Volunteer

Help care for the sanctuary and enjoy a couple hours of fresh air, fun, and fulfillment. Assist with a wide variety of property, maintenance, and ecological projects such as buildings and grounds work, trail clearing, gardening, and wildlife monitoring. 

To express interest in this opportunity, click the "Respond" button. In the "Response Notes," share in a few sentences why you are interested and why you would be an excellent fit for this volunteer role. Please note that this step is only to express interest in this opportunity. A volunteer coordinator will follow up with you about the next steps, which will include a brief conversation and a background check before you begin volunteering.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Help care for the sanctuary and enjoy a couple hours of fresh air, fun, and fulfillment. Assist with a wide variety of property, maintenance, and ecological projects such as buildings and grounds work, trail clearing, gardening, and wildlife monitoring. 

To express interest in this opportunity, click the "Respond" button. In the "Response Notes," share in a few sentences why you are interested and why you would be an excellent fit for this volunteer role. Please note that this step is only to express interest in this opportunity. A volunteer coordinator will follow up with you about the next steps, which will include a brief conversation and a background check before you begin volunteering.

Place: Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02539

Allow Groups: No