Property volunteers will help care for the sanctuary by taking part in a variety of hands-on projects, including trail clearing, gardening, light maintenance, and supporting wildlife monitoring, all while enjoying time outdoors and making a meaningful, lasting impact on the land and its visitors.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining and clearing trails
- Gardening, planting, and invasive species removal
- General landscaping and groundskeeping
- Assisting with light building and facility maintenance
- Cleaning and organizing outdoor spaces and work areas
- Supporting habitat restoration and ecological projects
- Preparing the property for programs or public visits
- Seasonal tasks like leaf cleanup, mulching, or storm cleanup
Qualifications
- Interest in nature, conservation, or land stewardship
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Willingness to perform physical tasks (walking, lifting, bending, carrying tools or materials)
- Prior experience with landscaping, gardening, trail work, or maintenance (helpful but not required)
- Comfort using basic tools (training can be provided)
- Ability to work cooperatively with Mass Audubon staff and other volunteers
- Adult aged 18 or older
- Successful completion of a CORI/SORI background check
Schedule/Shift Information
- Shifts are 1-2 hours long
- Volunteers are responsible for signing up for their shifts and logging their own hours after each volunteer shift in the online Volunteer Portal.
Benefits
- Connect with knowledgeable staff and learn more about conservation work.
- Spend time outdoors in a beautiful natural setting, volunteering alongside individuals as passionate about the environment as you are!
- Exclusive online education programs are offered to volunteers who contribute 25 hours or more per year.
Next Steps
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.
