Opportunities From: Mass Audubon

Volunteer: Volunteer with Your Company at Wellfleet Bay During Earth Month!

Celebrate Earth Month with Your Team – Make a Real Impact!

Is your company looking for a meaningful way to give back during Earth Month? Bring your corporate group outdoors to Wellfleet Bay and volunteer your time to protect, restore, and steward our natural space.

Please note: Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are designed for corporate and organized groups and include a request for philanthropic support alongside hands-on service.

Volunteer Projects Include:

·         Maintaining trail systems that allow people of all abilities to experience nature

·         Restoring priority habitats by removing invasive plant species and supporting native plant communities

·         Caring for protected land through hands-on stewardship and seasonal restoration work

These projects are part of Mass Audubon’s year-round stewardship efforts, which combine volunteer engagement, staff expertise, and sustained investment to care for our sanctuaries and wildlife habitats.

Your team will enjoy a collaborative, outdoor and hands-on experience that strengthens bonds, promotes connection with nature, and delivers a lasting positive impact at the local level.

Details:

This opportunity is available April 24th from 9am to 12pm for a group of up to 8 volunteers. Volunteers will engage in a variety of physical tasks, so please let us know if there are any accommodations needed so that all members of your group can participate!

Contribution & Support:
Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are made possible through both volunteer effort and philanthropic support. For corporate and organized groups participating during Earth Month, a financial contribution is a requested part of the experience and helps sustain the land stewardship, tools, staff time, and materials that make these projects possible. Most groups support their volunteer day with a company gift in the range of $500–$2,500 or more depending on group size and scope. After you express interest, our team will follow up to confirm details and share simple next steps for making your group’s contribution.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Celebrate Earth Month with Your Team – Make a Real Impact!

Is your company looking for a meaningful way to give back during Earth Month? Bring your corporate group outdoors to Wellfleet Bay and volunteer your time to protect, restore, and steward our natural space.

Please note: Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are designed for corporate and organized groups and include a request for philanthropic support alongside hands-on service.

Volunteer Projects Include:

·         Maintaining trail systems that allow people of all abilities to experience nature

·         Restoring priority habitats by removing invasive plant species and supporting native plant communities

·         Caring for protected land through hands-on stewardship and seasonal restoration work

These projects are part of Mass Audubon’s year-round stewardship efforts, which combine volunteer engagement, staff expertise, and sustained investment to care for our sanctuaries and wildlife habitats.

Your team will enjoy a collaborative, outdoor and hands-on experience that strengthens bonds, promotes connection with nature, and delivers a lasting positive impact at the local level.

Details:

This opportunity is available April 24th from 9am to 12pm for a group of up to 8 volunteers. Volunteers will engage in a variety of physical tasks, so please let us know if there are any accommodations needed so that all members of your group can participate!

Contribution & Support:
Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are made possible through both volunteer effort and philanthropic support. For corporate and organized groups participating during Earth Month, a financial contribution is a requested part of the experience and helps sustain the land stewardship, tools, staff time, and materials that make these projects possible. Most groups support their volunteer day with a company gift in the range of $500–$2,500 or more depending on group size and scope. After you express interest, our team will follow up to confirm details and share simple next steps for making your group’s contribution.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 24, 2026

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer with Your Company at Wellfleet Bay During Earth Month!

Celebrate Earth Month with Your Team – Make a Real Impact!

Is your company looking for a meaningful way to give back during Earth Month? Bring your corporate group outdoors to Wellfleet Bay and volunteer your time to protect, restore, and steward our natural space.

Please note: Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are designed for corporate and organized groups and include a request for philanthropic support alongside hands-on service.

Volunteer Projects Include:

·         Maintaining trail systems that allow people of all abilities to experience nature

·         Restoring priority habitats by removing invasive plant species and supporting native plant communities

·         Caring for protected land through hands-on stewardship and seasonal restoration work

These projects are part of Mass Audubon’s year-round stewardship efforts, which combine volunteer engagement, staff expertise, and sustained investment to care for our sanctuaries and wildlife habitats.

Your team will enjoy a collaborative, outdoor and hands-on experience that strengthens bonds, promotes connection with nature, and delivers a lasting positive impact at the local level.

Details:

This opportunity is available April 17th from 9am to 12pm for a group of up to 8 volunteers. Volunteers will engage in a variety of physical tasks, so please let us know if there are any accommodations needed so that all members of your group can participate!

Contribution & Support:
Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are made possible through both volunteer effort and philanthropic support. For corporate and organized groups participating during Earth Month, a financial contribution is a requested part of the experience and helps sustain the land stewardship, tools, staff time, and materials that make these projects possible. Most groups support their volunteer day with a company gift in the range of $500–$2,500 or more depending on group size and scope. After you express interest, our team will follow up to confirm details and share simple next steps for making your group’s contribution.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Celebrate Earth Month with Your Team – Make a Real Impact!

Is your company looking for a meaningful way to give back during Earth Month? Bring your corporate group outdoors to Wellfleet Bay and volunteer your time to protect, restore, and steward our natural space.

Please note: Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are designed for corporate and organized groups and include a request for philanthropic support alongside hands-on service.

Volunteer Projects Include:

·         Maintaining trail systems that allow people of all abilities to experience nature

·         Restoring priority habitats by removing invasive plant species and supporting native plant communities

·         Caring for protected land through hands-on stewardship and seasonal restoration work

These projects are part of Mass Audubon’s year-round stewardship efforts, which combine volunteer engagement, staff expertise, and sustained investment to care for our sanctuaries and wildlife habitats.

Your team will enjoy a collaborative, outdoor and hands-on experience that strengthens bonds, promotes connection with nature, and delivers a lasting positive impact at the local level.

Details:

This opportunity is available April 17th from 9am to 12pm for a group of up to 8 volunteers. Volunteers will engage in a variety of physical tasks, so please let us know if there are any accommodations needed so that all members of your group can participate!

Contribution & Support:
Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are made possible through both volunteer effort and philanthropic support. For corporate and organized groups participating during Earth Month, a financial contribution is a requested part of the experience and helps sustain the land stewardship, tools, staff time, and materials that make these projects possible. Most groups support their volunteer day with a company gift in the range of $500–$2,500 or more depending on group size and scope. After you express interest, our team will follow up to confirm details and share simple next steps for making your group’s contribution.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 17, 2026

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer with Your Company at Wellfleet Bay During Earth Month!

Celebrate Earth Month with Your Team – Make a Real Impact!

Is your company looking for a meaningful way to give back during Earth Month? Bring your corporate group outdoors to Wellfleet Bay and volunteer your time to protect, restore, and steward our natural space.

Please note: Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are designed for corporate and organized groups and include a request for philanthropic support alongside hands-on service.

Volunteer Projects Include:

·         Maintaining trail systems that allow people of all abilities to experience nature

·         Restoring priority habitats by removing invasive plant species and supporting native plant communities

·         Caring for protected land through hands-on stewardship and seasonal restoration work

These projects are part of Mass Audubon’s year-round stewardship efforts, which combine volunteer engagement, staff expertise, and sustained investment to care for our sanctuaries and wildlife habitats.

Your team will enjoy a collaborative, outdoor and hands-on experience that strengthens bonds, promotes connection with nature, and delivers a lasting positive impact at the local level.

Details:

This opportunity is available April 10th from 9am to 12pm for a group of up to 8 volunteers. Volunteers will engage in a variety of physical tasks, so please let us know if there are any accommodations needed so that all members of your group can participate!

Contribution & Support:
Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are made possible through both volunteer effort and philanthropic support. For corporate and organized groups participating during Earth Month, a financial contribution is a requested part of the experience and helps sustain the land stewardship, tools, staff time, and materials that make these projects possible. Most groups support their volunteer day with a company gift in the range of $500–$2,500 or more depending on group size and scope. After you express interest, our team will follow up to confirm details and share simple next steps for making your group’s contribution.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Celebrate Earth Month with Your Team – Make a Real Impact!

Is your company looking for a meaningful way to give back during Earth Month? Bring your corporate group outdoors to Wellfleet Bay and volunteer your time to protect, restore, and steward our natural space.

Please note: Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are designed for corporate and organized groups and include a request for philanthropic support alongside hands-on service.

Volunteer Projects Include:

·         Maintaining trail systems that allow people of all abilities to experience nature

·         Restoring priority habitats by removing invasive plant species and supporting native plant communities

·         Caring for protected land through hands-on stewardship and seasonal restoration work

These projects are part of Mass Audubon’s year-round stewardship efforts, which combine volunteer engagement, staff expertise, and sustained investment to care for our sanctuaries and wildlife habitats.

Your team will enjoy a collaborative, outdoor and hands-on experience that strengthens bonds, promotes connection with nature, and delivers a lasting positive impact at the local level.

Details:

This opportunity is available April 10th from 9am to 12pm for a group of up to 8 volunteers. Volunteers will engage in a variety of physical tasks, so please let us know if there are any accommodations needed so that all members of your group can participate!

Contribution & Support:
Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are made possible through both volunteer effort and philanthropic support. For corporate and organized groups participating during Earth Month, a financial contribution is a requested part of the experience and helps sustain the land stewardship, tools, staff time, and materials that make these projects possible. Most groups support their volunteer day with a company gift in the range of $500–$2,500 or more depending on group size and scope. After you express interest, our team will follow up to confirm details and share simple next steps for making your group’s contribution.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 10, 2026

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer with Your Company at Wellfleet Bay During Earth Month!

Celebrate Earth Month with Your Team – Make a Real Impact!

Is your company looking for a meaningful way to give back during Earth Month? Bring your corporate group outdoors to Wellfleet Bay and volunteer your time to protect, restore, and steward our natural space.

Please note: Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are designed for corporate and organized groups and include a request for philanthropic support alongside hands-on service.

Volunteer Projects Include:

·         Maintaining trail systems that allow people of all abilities to experience nature

·         Restoring priority habitats by removing invasive plant species and supporting native plant communities

·         Caring for protected land through hands-on stewardship and seasonal restoration work

These projects are part of Mass Audubon’s year-round stewardship efforts, which combine volunteer engagement, staff expertise, and sustained investment to care for our sanctuaries and wildlife habitats.

Your team will enjoy a collaborative, outdoor and hands-on experience that strengthens bonds, promotes connection with nature, and delivers a lasting positive impact at the local level.

Details:

This opportunity is available April 3rd from 9am to 12pm for a group of up to 8 volunteers. Volunteers will engage in a variety of physical tasks, so please let us know if there are any accommodations needed so that all members of your group can participate!

Contribution & Support:
Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are made possible through both volunteer effort and philanthropic support. For corporate and organized groups participating during Earth Month, a financial contribution is a requested part of the experience and helps sustain the land stewardship, tools, staff time, and materials that make these projects possible. Most groups support their volunteer day with a company gift in the range of $500–$2,500 or more depending on group size and scope. After you express interest, our team will follow up to confirm details and share simple next steps for making your group’s contribution.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Celebrate Earth Month with Your Team – Make a Real Impact!

Is your company looking for a meaningful way to give back during Earth Month? Bring your corporate group outdoors to Wellfleet Bay and volunteer your time to protect, restore, and steward our natural space.

Please note: Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are designed for corporate and organized groups and include a request for philanthropic support alongside hands-on service.

Volunteer Projects Include:

·         Maintaining trail systems that allow people of all abilities to experience nature

·         Restoring priority habitats by removing invasive plant species and supporting native plant communities

·         Caring for protected land through hands-on stewardship and seasonal restoration work

These projects are part of Mass Audubon’s year-round stewardship efforts, which combine volunteer engagement, staff expertise, and sustained investment to care for our sanctuaries and wildlife habitats.

Your team will enjoy a collaborative, outdoor and hands-on experience that strengthens bonds, promotes connection with nature, and delivers a lasting positive impact at the local level.

Details:

This opportunity is available April 3rd from 9am to 12pm for a group of up to 8 volunteers. Volunteers will engage in a variety of physical tasks, so please let us know if there are any accommodations needed so that all members of your group can participate!

Contribution & Support:
Earth Month group volunteer opportunities are made possible through both volunteer effort and philanthropic support. For corporate and organized groups participating during Earth Month, a financial contribution is a requested part of the experience and helps sustain the land stewardship, tools, staff time, and materials that make these projects possible. Most groups support their volunteer day with a company gift in the range of $500–$2,500 or more depending on group size and scope. After you express interest, our team will follow up to confirm details and share simple next steps for making your group’s contribution.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 3, 2026

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Bird Banding Volunteer

Assist with seasonal bird banding at Wellfleet Bay, spring and fall (April 15 – June 3 and September 1 – November 15). Birds are caught in mist nets, removed, measured and weighed, banded, and released unharmed. School groups and public programs visit the station. Volunteers are required to devote one or more mornings per week to helping record data and, eventually, remove birds from nets. We also record birds seen and heard during net runs.

Responsibilities:

We start early, at dawn, which means it changes throughout the year, but generally between 5-630am and work for 6 hours.Volunteers must sign up for 1-2 shifts a week (2 is preferred but not required) and must be available for the whole season (but missing a week or two is fine).

Qualifications:

Ability to walk the net loops, about 4 miles a shift. Manual dexterity to extract small birds from mist-nets.Requisite knowledge and interest in birds.Experience handling birds.Live within a reasonable commuting distance to Wellfleet, the Outer or Lower Cape area.

Requirements:

Commitment of one shift per week.Reliably respond to email communications with staff. Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!


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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Assist with seasonal bird banding at Wellfleet Bay, spring and fall (April 15 – June 3 and September 1 – November 15). Birds are caught in mist nets, removed, measured and weighed, banded, and released unharmed. School groups and public programs visit the station. Volunteers are required to devote one or more mornings per week to helping record data and, eventually, remove birds from nets. We also record birds seen and heard during net runs.

Responsibilities:

We start early, at dawn, which means it changes throughout the year, but generally between 5-630am and work for 6 hours.Volunteers must sign up for 1-2 shifts a week (2 is preferred but not required) and must be available for the whole season (but missing a week or two is fine).

Qualifications:

Ability to walk the net loops, about 4 miles a shift. Manual dexterity to extract small birds from mist-nets.Requisite knowledge and interest in birds.Experience handling birds.Live within a reasonable commuting distance to Wellfleet, the Outer or Lower Cape area.

Requirements:

Commitment of one shift per week.Reliably respond to email communications with staff. Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!


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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Diamondback Terrapin Monitoring

Volunteers assist with finding, protecting, and monitoring nests of Diamondback Terrapins, a state Threatened brackish water turtle. Shifts can involve finding and protecting nests with wire cages, inventory of nests, raking nesting areas, excavating hatched nests, and processing depredated nests.

This program runs from June through September. The nesting season, Jun through July, and the hatchling season August through September. Two, one-hour, online or hybrid trainings are provided before each season starts. Shifts are 7 days a week, 8am and 5pm and are led by an experienced shift leader plus one or more additional volunteers.

Responsibilities:

Follow protocols for turtle handling and processing.Be prepared to be outside in all weather for the duration of your shift. Follow shift leaders’ instructions and ask questions. Notify the shift leader in advance of any shift absences or conflicts.

Qualifications:

Interest in wildlife biology and conservation.Ability to work as part of a team.Good communication skills and attention to detail.Ability to work outside in adverse field conditions for 1-4 hours.Ability to walk or wade on sandy, uneven terrain for up to several miles.Ability to kneel on the ground while locating and processing nests.

Requirements:

Commitment of a minimum of one shift per week, 8am or 5pm.Participate for the full nesting and/or hatchling seasons.Reliably respond to email communications with staff.Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!

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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Volunteers assist with finding, protecting, and monitoring nests of Diamondback Terrapins, a state Threatened brackish water turtle. Shifts can involve finding and protecting nests with wire cages, inventory of nests, raking nesting areas, excavating hatched nests, and processing depredated nests.

This program runs from June through September. The nesting season, Jun through July, and the hatchling season August through September. Two, one-hour, online or hybrid trainings are provided before each season starts. Shifts are 7 days a week, 8am and 5pm and are led by an experienced shift leader plus one or more additional volunteers.

Responsibilities:

Follow protocols for turtle handling and processing.Be prepared to be outside in all weather for the duration of your shift. Follow shift leaders’ instructions and ask questions. Notify the shift leader in advance of any shift absences or conflicts.

Qualifications:

Interest in wildlife biology and conservation.Ability to work as part of a team.Good communication skills and attention to detail.Ability to work outside in adverse field conditions for 1-4 hours.Ability to walk or wade on sandy, uneven terrain for up to several miles.Ability to kneel on the ground while locating and processing nests.

Requirements:

Commitment of a minimum of one shift per week, 8am or 5pm.Participate for the full nesting and/or hatchling seasons.Reliably respond to email communications with staff.Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!

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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring

Assist our science team with monitoring horseshoe crab populations on select Cape Cod beaches during mating season. Help us conduct day and night surveys during full and new moon high tides in May and June to count the number of spawning crabs. Each survey lasts one to two hours, depending on the location and number of crabs present.

Volunteers will ideally sign up for several surveys and be a part of a group of two to five people each survey. Each group has an experienced shift leader to help assure compliance with established protocols, data quality, and safety. Volunteers who attend several surveys are given the opportunity to help with tagging programs capturing crabs and applying USFWS button tags for mark-recapture research.

The Horseshoe Crab Survey program training is held in late April, and surveys are conducted May through June. New volunteers are trained before their first survey date and paired with experienced volunteers on their first couple of shifts.

Responsibilities:

Be prepared for wading in cold water and wear appropriate clothing. Tall waterproof boots or waders are required.Work in groups to survey adult horseshoe crabs spawning on area beaches, in accordance with MA Division of Marine Fisheries reporting requirements. 

Qualifications:

Must love long walks on the beach in bracingly cool water.Must be available for the entire season, late April through June.

Requirements:

Be prepared to be outside in all weather for the duration of your shift. Reliably respond to email communications with staff. Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions.Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!

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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Assist our science team with monitoring horseshoe crab populations on select Cape Cod beaches during mating season. Help us conduct day and night surveys during full and new moon high tides in May and June to count the number of spawning crabs. Each survey lasts one to two hours, depending on the location and number of crabs present.

Volunteers will ideally sign up for several surveys and be a part of a group of two to five people each survey. Each group has an experienced shift leader to help assure compliance with established protocols, data quality, and safety. Volunteers who attend several surveys are given the opportunity to help with tagging programs capturing crabs and applying USFWS button tags for mark-recapture research.

The Horseshoe Crab Survey program training is held in late April, and surveys are conducted May through June. New volunteers are trained before their first survey date and paired with experienced volunteers on their first couple of shifts.

Responsibilities:

Be prepared for wading in cold water and wear appropriate clothing. Tall waterproof boots or waders are required.Work in groups to survey adult horseshoe crabs spawning on area beaches, in accordance with MA Division of Marine Fisheries reporting requirements. 

Qualifications:

Must love long walks on the beach in bracingly cool water.Must be available for the entire season, late April through June.

Requirements:

Be prepared to be outside in all weather for the duration of your shift. Reliably respond to email communications with staff. Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions.Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!

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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Gardener

Help maintain the gardens at Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. This means weeding, planting/transplanting, and cleaning up last year’s seed heads. Shifts involve working outside, standing, sitting, and kneeling. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people and share interests in nature. This position is from May through October. Volunteers set their own schedule once trained.

Responsibilities:

Learning the plants in Wellfleet Bay’s pollinator/wildlife gardens.Weeding, pruning, and giving a “Chelsea Chop” to certain leggy plants along garden trails.Occasional watering of areas where irrigation doesn’t reach.Helping with occasional planting days.  

Qualifications:

Familiarity with garden plants, especially native ones, is preferred.Able to bend, kneel, and dig.    

Requirements:

Reliably respond to email communications with staff.Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!


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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Help maintain the gardens at Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. This means weeding, planting/transplanting, and cleaning up last year’s seed heads. Shifts involve working outside, standing, sitting, and kneeling. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet people and share interests in nature. This position is from May through October. Volunteers set their own schedule once trained.

Responsibilities:

Learning the plants in Wellfleet Bay’s pollinator/wildlife gardens.Weeding, pruning, and giving a “Chelsea Chop” to certain leggy plants along garden trails.Occasional watering of areas where irrigation doesn’t reach.Helping with occasional planting days.  

Qualifications:

Familiarity with garden plants, especially native ones, is preferred.Able to bend, kneel, and dig.    

Requirements:

Reliably respond to email communications with staff.Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!


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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Ecological Management Volunteer

Ecological Management Volunteers play a key role in the enjoyment and safety of all visitors to Wellfleet Bay. They work with our Property Manager on ecological management projects including landscaping, trail maintenance, events setup, and small carpentry projects. This volunteer opportunity is scheduled on Friday mornings from 9am to 12pm, October through June.   

Qualifications: 

Ability to work outside.  Ability to use landscaping and hand tools, training is provided.Good physical condition, including sight and hearing.

Requirements: 

Ability to work cooperatively and independently as part of our Property Management Team. Reliably respond to email communications with staff.  Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Handbook.  Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.   Must be 18+.

Benefits: 

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!

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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Ecological Management Volunteers play a key role in the enjoyment and safety of all visitors to Wellfleet Bay. They work with our Property Manager on ecological management projects including landscaping, trail maintenance, events setup, and small carpentry projects. This volunteer opportunity is scheduled on Friday mornings from 9am to 12pm, October through June.   

Qualifications: 

Ability to work outside.  Ability to use landscaping and hand tools, training is provided.Good physical condition, including sight and hearing.

Requirements: 

Ability to work cooperatively and independently as part of our Property Management Team. Reliably respond to email communications with staff.  Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Handbook.  Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.   Must be 18+.

Benefits: 

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!

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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer

Support our local Adopt-A-Highway program by picking up trash and litter along Route 6 and West Road, Van Rensselaer’s to Maurice’s Market. Work with our Property Management Team to protect the nature of beautiful Wellfleet for people and wildlife. This opportunity is on the 2nd Tuesday every month, April through October.  

Qualifications:

Ability to work outside. Excellent spatial awareness and mental alertness. Good physical condition, including sight and hearing.  

Requirements:

Attend a safety training session and view a safety video prior to participation. Ability to work cooperatively and independently as part of our Property Management Team.Reliably respond to email communications with staff. Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Handbook.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.  Must be 18+.

Benefits:

MassDOT has placed a sign on the highway to recognize Mass Audubon’s Adopt-A-Highway Team for their hard work.Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!


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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Support our local Adopt-A-Highway program by picking up trash and litter along Route 6 and West Road, Van Rensselaer’s to Maurice’s Market. Work with our Property Management Team to protect the nature of beautiful Wellfleet for people and wildlife. This opportunity is on the 2nd Tuesday every month, April through October.  

Qualifications:

Ability to work outside. Excellent spatial awareness and mental alertness. Good physical condition, including sight and hearing.  

Requirements:

Attend a safety training session and view a safety video prior to participation. Ability to work cooperatively and independently as part of our Property Management Team.Reliably respond to email communications with staff. Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Handbook.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.  Must be 18+.

Benefits:

MassDOT has placed a sign on the highway to recognize Mass Audubon’s Adopt-A-Highway Team for their hard work.Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!


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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Volunteer Naturalist

Naturalists are frontline volunteers whose primary function is to enhance visitor experiences through basic conversational and interpretive interactions about nature, wildlife, and Mass Audubon’s mission. Naturalists are members of Wellfleet Bay’s Visitor Experiences Team and work under the supervision of education, visitor services, and volunteer management staff. The Volunteer Naturalist program runs from May through October with the first training to be held in May.

Responsibilities:

Provide visitor engagement opportunities through pre-designed kits and tabling materials.Seek out opportunities to engage with visitors by “roaming’ pre-determined locations ready to share location-based information to support engagement with Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, and the importance of protecting nature for people and wildlife.Provide information and answers to general Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary questions such as directions, daily happenings, upcoming programs, and ways to further engage with Mass Audubon.Assist visitors by checking in on their visit, maintaining comfort and safety by monitoring busy areas of the site, and communicating with staff when additional support is needed.Depending on the sanctuary/site, chosen assignment(s), and their availability, Naturalists may be responsible for one or more of the following on any given day:Activity Carts/Kits/Tables: Facilitate educational hands-on activities and games designed to highlight Mass Audubon’s education and conservation objectives.Floater/Greeter: Welcome and engage with visitors, provide general site orientation information, natural history/animal info, support other site-based educators to ensure safe guest use of an area.Program Support: In some cases, Volunteer Naturalists may provide assistance with educational programs. To do this, Volunteer Naturalists must be orientated to all of Mass Audubon’s program specific guidelines and practices including, but not limited to, risk management, child protection guidelines, inclusion, and behavioral support. A separate interview and job description must be provided.

Qualifications:

Excellent people skills, personable and communicative, ability to respond to a variety of visitors' needs and questions in a welcoming and inclusive manner.Excellent verbal communication skills.Strong interest, demonstrated knowledge, and enthusiasm to learn about natural history and site-specific nature and wildlife information, local conservation issues and education.Able to work cooperatively and independently as part of our Visitor Experiences Team.

Requirements:

Knowledge of Mass Audubon's policies including:Mass Audubon's mission, vision, and Action Agenda goals and objectives.Best practices in education and visitor engagement.Culturally responsive teaching.DEIJARisk ManagementSupport visitor engagement.Ability to:Move from location to location throughout the sanctuary and nature center. Be prepared to be outside in all weather for the duration of your shift.Interact with guests of all ages and abilities.Reliably respond to email communications with staff.Pass CORI/SORI background check.Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Must be supportive of and responsive to:Shadowing shifts for new Naturalists.Periodic observations and assessments of performance evaluation administered by key education and volunteer management staff.Refresher trainings on key components (emergencies, guest interaction, etc.).Naturalists may not design program content or resources for delivery at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Naturalists may make suggestions to the education, visitor services, and volunteer management staff.Because of the level of investment in the training and supervision of this position, Naturalists must commit to a minimum of one year/season of service and at least 40 hours.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Occasional opportunities to attend education department programs.Gain broad exposure to many facets of Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!

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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Naturalists are frontline volunteers whose primary function is to enhance visitor experiences through basic conversational and interpretive interactions about nature, wildlife, and Mass Audubon’s mission. Naturalists are members of Wellfleet Bay’s Visitor Experiences Team and work under the supervision of education, visitor services, and volunteer management staff. The Volunteer Naturalist program runs from May through October with the first training to be held in May.

Responsibilities:

Provide visitor engagement opportunities through pre-designed kits and tabling materials.Seek out opportunities to engage with visitors by “roaming’ pre-determined locations ready to share location-based information to support engagement with Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, and the importance of protecting nature for people and wildlife.Provide information and answers to general Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary questions such as directions, daily happenings, upcoming programs, and ways to further engage with Mass Audubon.Assist visitors by checking in on their visit, maintaining comfort and safety by monitoring busy areas of the site, and communicating with staff when additional support is needed.Depending on the sanctuary/site, chosen assignment(s), and their availability, Naturalists may be responsible for one or more of the following on any given day:Activity Carts/Kits/Tables: Facilitate educational hands-on activities and games designed to highlight Mass Audubon’s education and conservation objectives.Floater/Greeter: Welcome and engage with visitors, provide general site orientation information, natural history/animal info, support other site-based educators to ensure safe guest use of an area.Program Support: In some cases, Volunteer Naturalists may provide assistance with educational programs. To do this, Volunteer Naturalists must be orientated to all of Mass Audubon’s program specific guidelines and practices including, but not limited to, risk management, child protection guidelines, inclusion, and behavioral support. A separate interview and job description must be provided.

Qualifications:

Excellent people skills, personable and communicative, ability to respond to a variety of visitors' needs and questions in a welcoming and inclusive manner.Excellent verbal communication skills.Strong interest, demonstrated knowledge, and enthusiasm to learn about natural history and site-specific nature and wildlife information, local conservation issues and education.Able to work cooperatively and independently as part of our Visitor Experiences Team.

Requirements:

Knowledge of Mass Audubon's policies including:Mass Audubon's mission, vision, and Action Agenda goals and objectives.Best practices in education and visitor engagement.Culturally responsive teaching.DEIJARisk ManagementSupport visitor engagement.Ability to:Move from location to location throughout the sanctuary and nature center. Be prepared to be outside in all weather for the duration of your shift.Interact with guests of all ages and abilities.Reliably respond to email communications with staff.Pass CORI/SORI background check.Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Must be supportive of and responsive to:Shadowing shifts for new Naturalists.Periodic observations and assessments of performance evaluation administered by key education and volunteer management staff.Refresher trainings on key components (emergencies, guest interaction, etc.).Naturalists may not design program content or resources for delivery at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Naturalists may make suggestions to the education, visitor services, and volunteer management staff.Because of the level of investment in the training and supervision of this position, Naturalists must commit to a minimum of one year/season of service and at least 40 hours.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Occasional opportunities to attend education department programs.Gain broad exposure to many facets of Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!

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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Front Desk Volunteer

Front Desk Volunteers greet visitors to Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and create a strong first impression of Mass Audubon. They warmly welcome visitors, provide excellent customer service, answer questions and ensure an overall positive, inclusive, and enjoyable experience. Volunteers also support selling memberships and promoting additional ways to get involved in the sanctuary and with Mass Audubon.

Welcome visitors and collect admission fees.Provide information about the sanctuary, trails, programs, events, the surrounding area, and Mass Audubon in general.Check membership status and record visitation.Promote and process memberships.Process gift shop sales using our POS system.

Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills, personable and communicative.Enjoy interacting with the public in a welcoming and inclusive manner.Busy shifts can require prolonged periods of standing.Able to work cooperatively and independently as part of our Visitor Experiences Team.

Requirements:

Commitment of one shift per week.Friendly and respectful towards all visitors, volunteers, and staff.Reliably respond to email communications with staff.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.  Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Occasional opportunities to attend education department programs.  Gain broad exposure to many facets of Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!


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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Front Desk Volunteers greet visitors to Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and create a strong first impression of Mass Audubon. They warmly welcome visitors, provide excellent customer service, answer questions and ensure an overall positive, inclusive, and enjoyable experience. Volunteers also support selling memberships and promoting additional ways to get involved in the sanctuary and with Mass Audubon.

Welcome visitors and collect admission fees.Provide information about the sanctuary, trails, programs, events, the surrounding area, and Mass Audubon in general.Check membership status and record visitation.Promote and process memberships.Process gift shop sales using our POS system.

Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills, personable and communicative.Enjoy interacting with the public in a welcoming and inclusive manner.Busy shifts can require prolonged periods of standing.Able to work cooperatively and independently as part of our Visitor Experiences Team.

Requirements:

Commitment of one shift per week.Friendly and respectful towards all visitors, volunteers, and staff.Reliably respond to email communications with staff.Ability to pass CORI/SORI background check.  Must adhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety Handbook.Must be 18+.

Benefits:

Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.Volunteer ID cards are issued to volunteers who work 50 hours or more per year. The Volunteer ID card provides free admission, for yourself and immediate family, to all of Mass Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuaries and a 15% discount at all Mass Audubon gift shops (excluding online). It also allows you to take advantage of our Reciprocity Program which grants free or discounted access to participating area museums and attractions. Occasional opportunities to attend education department programs.  Gain broad exposure to many facets of Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary.Meet new people and share interests in nature.Volunteering in a fun and energetic environment!


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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Nature Play Area & Campground Clean-Up

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Wellfleet Bay!

Spend your morning helping with us in our Nature Play Area and Campground, cleaning up after the winter as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be rebuilding the "Eagles Nest" by gathering sticks and fashioning them into the "nest". We will also pull weeds and spread mulch.

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: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Wellfleet Bay!

Spend your morning helping with us in our Nature Play Area and Campground, cleaning up after the winter as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be rebuilding the "Eagles Nest" by gathering sticks and fashioning them into the "nest". We will also pull weeds and spread mulch.

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: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Turtle Garden Maintenance

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Wellfleet Bay!

Spend your morning along the salt marsh at Wellfleet Bay helping us maintain diamondback terrapin nesting gardens as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day. We'll work on maintaining nesting "gardens" for diamondback terrapins, a threatened species of turtle, by weeding and pulling grass and other vegetation from their nesting areas. A member of our Turtle Research Team will be leading this project.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we'll have light snacks ready to keep you energized. 

This opportunity is for volunteers 18 and older.

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 portal, 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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Wellfleet Bay!

Spend your morning along the salt marsh at Wellfleet Bay helping us maintain diamondback terrapin nesting gardens as part of Mass Audubon's Statewide Volunteer Day. We'll work on maintaining nesting "gardens" for diamondback terrapins, a threatened species of turtle, by weeding and pulling grass and other vegetation from their nesting areas. A member of our Turtle Research Team will be leading this project.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we'll have light snacks ready to keep you energized. 

This opportunity is for volunteers 18 and older.

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 portal, 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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Spring Pollinator Garden Clean-Up with some accessible volunteer opportunities

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Wellfleet Bay!

Spend your morning helping us "wake up" our Pollinator Garden and get ready for spring as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be pulling weeds, removing dead growth from last year, pruning, and tidying up the gardens adjacent to the Nature Center and around the Nature Play Area.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we'll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is for volunteers 18 and older.

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 Ocean at 508-349-2615 or osilver@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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Celebrate Earth Month with a day of service at Wellfleet Bay!

Spend your morning helping us "wake up" our Pollinator Garden and get ready for spring as part of Mass Audubon’s Statewide Volunteer Day. We will be pulling weeds, removing dead growth from last year, pruning, and tidying up the gardens adjacent to the Nature Center and around the Nature Play Area.

Bring your own water bottle to stay hydrated; we'll have light snacks ready to keep you energized.

This project is for volunteers 18 and older.

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 Ocean at 508-349-2615 or osilver@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.

Place: Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 02663

Allow Groups: No