Opportunities From: Mass Audubon

Volunteer: NestWatch @ BNC

Description
Help Mass Audubon track the status and trends in the reproductive biology of breeding birds at our sanctuaries by participating in the nationwide community science research program NestWatch. The NestWatch program was developed and run by the Cornel Lab of Ornithology, and utilized by Mass Audubon statewide to engage volunteers in breeding bird biology through data collection.

The Nest Watch Volunteer will be trained and responsible for collecting reproductive data on breeding birds by monitoring nest boxes at a specified sanctuary. Volunteers will learn to identify several local breeding bird species by sight and by nest structures. Common bird species to be monitored include Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow, House Wren, and Black-capped Chickadee.

Shift/Schedule Information

This volunteer position takes place May-August, which spans the duration of the breeding bird season.

Volunteers visit nest box sites at least once per week with an estimated commitment of 2 hours per week.

You are able to monitor anytime between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm for the day that you are signed up for.

Qualifications

Volunteers should be comfortable being outdoors for the duration of their shift and be prepared to encounter swooping birds and disturbed/destroyed eggs and nests.

Ability to collect and record accurate data to an online platform while in the field.

Ability to walk on sometimes uneven terrain

Successful completion of a CORI/SORI background check.

To express interest in this opportunity, click the "Respond" button. In the "Response Notes," share in a few sentences a little about yourself and why you would be a good fit for this position. Please note this step is only to express interest in this opportunity. Our volunteer coordinator will follow up with you with more information and next steps.

If you have any additional questions about the opportunity, please contact the volunteer coordinator at kmitchellsmith@massaudubon.org.

Place: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Description
Help Mass Audubon track the status and trends in the reproductive biology of breeding birds at our sanctuaries by participating in the nationwide community science research program NestWatch. The NestWatch program was developed and run by the Cornel Lab of Ornithology, and utilized by Mass Audubon statewide to engage volunteers in breeding bird biology through data collection.

The Nest Watch Volunteer will be trained and responsible for collecting reproductive data on breeding birds by monitoring nest boxes at a specified sanctuary. Volunteers will learn to identify several local breeding bird species by sight and by nest structures. Common bird species to be monitored include Eastern Bluebird, Tree Swallow, House Wren, and Black-capped Chickadee.

Shift/Schedule Information

This volunteer position takes place May-August, which spans the duration of the breeding bird season.

Volunteers visit nest box sites at least once per week with an estimated commitment of 2 hours per week.

You are able to monitor anytime between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm for the day that you are signed up for.

Qualifications

Volunteers should be comfortable being outdoors for the duration of their shift and be prepared to encounter swooping birds and disturbed/destroyed eggs and nests.

Ability to collect and record accurate data to an online platform while in the field.

Ability to walk on sometimes uneven terrain

Successful completion of a CORI/SORI background check.

To express interest in this opportunity, click the "Respond" button. In the "Response Notes," share in a few sentences a little about yourself and why you would be a good fit for this position. Please note this step is only to express interest in this opportunity. Our volunteer coordinator will follow up with you with more information and next steps.

If you have any additional questions about the opportunity, please contact the volunteer coordinator at kmitchellsmith@massaudubon.org.

Place: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02126

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Schedule your group for volunteering at the Boston Nature Center

We're looking forward to welcoming your group to the Boston Nature Center! Please choose the date/time discussed with Heather from the list below and click "Respond as Group" to sign your group up. (If you haven't already made one, you will first have to create a Mass Audubon Volunteer Portal account with us).

After you've clicked Respond as Group, click Create a New Group.Make the Group Name the name of your company or organization. You can then click "Add Me" if you will be volunteering yourself as part of the group, or click "Add Volunteer" and list the first name and last name of the individual who will be the point of contact or leader for the day. You can continue to add the first and last names of all the individual participants by clicking "Add Volunteer," or, you can click the dropdown next to "Reserve Additional Slots" to indicate the total additional number of people who will volunteer as part of the group. Click "Continue," then select the date and timeslot when your group will be volunteering.Click "Finish"

You are all signed up! Please be in communication with Heather if the size of your group changes, or you need to change the date you'll be volunteering. See you soon!

Place: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

We're looking forward to welcoming your group to the Boston Nature Center! Please choose the date/time discussed with Heather from the list below and click "Respond as Group" to sign your group up. (If you haven't already made one, you will first have to create a Mass Audubon Volunteer Portal account with us).

After you've clicked Respond as Group, click Create a New Group.Make the Group Name the name of your company or organization. You can then click "Add Me" if you will be volunteering yourself as part of the group, or click "Add Volunteer" and list the first name and last name of the individual who will be the point of contact or leader for the day. You can continue to add the first and last names of all the individual participants by clicking "Add Volunteer," or, you can click the dropdown next to "Reserve Additional Slots" to indicate the total additional number of people who will volunteer as part of the group. Click "Continue," then select the date and timeslot when your group will be volunteering.Click "Finish"

You are all signed up! Please be in communication with Heather if the size of your group changes, or you need to change the date you'll be volunteering. See you soon!

Place: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 01773

Allow Groups: Groups only

Volunteer: Wednesday Stewardship Days at the Boston Nature Center

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 this is a great volunteer role for you. 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.

Join our core group of dedicated individual volunteers on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to support seasonal property stewardship at the Boston Nature Center. Volunteers will help with litter pick-up, invasive plant removal, trail maintenance and other stewardship projects under the direction of the Property Manager. 

This opportunity takes place on Wednesdays only.

Interested volunteers will be asked to familiarize themselves with Mass Audubon's invasive plant guide. The guide is available for download. 

Place: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

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 this is a great volunteer role for you. 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.

Join our core group of dedicated individual volunteers on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to support seasonal property stewardship at the Boston Nature Center. Volunteers will help with litter pick-up, invasive plant removal, trail maintenance and other stewardship projects under the direction of the Property Manager. 

This opportunity takes place on Wednesdays only.

Interested volunteers will be asked to familiarize themselves with Mass Audubon's invasive plant guide. The guide is available for download. 

Place: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02126

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Sanctuary Committee Representative

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.

The Boston Nature Center Sanctuary Committee aims to promote, advise, and assist the Boston Nature Center Sanctuary located in Mattapan, Massachusetts. Sanctuary Committee Volunteers advise and support the Sanctuary Director in all areas of Sanctuary operations, including finance, development, planning, programs, property management, and recruitment.

Sanctuary Committee Volunteers: 

Promote the Sanctuary’s use for conservation, education, research, and environmental advocacy.  

Participate in long-range Strategic Planning for the management of the sanctuary.  

Serve as a liaison between the Mass Audubon and the community.

Place: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

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.

The Boston Nature Center Sanctuary Committee aims to promote, advise, and assist the Boston Nature Center Sanctuary located in Mattapan, Massachusetts. Sanctuary Committee Volunteers advise and support the Sanctuary Director in all areas of Sanctuary operations, including finance, development, planning, programs, property management, and recruitment.

Sanctuary Committee Volunteers: 

Promote the Sanctuary’s use for conservation, education, research, and environmental advocacy.  

Participate in long-range Strategic Planning for the management of the sanctuary.  

Serve as a liaison between the Mass Audubon and the community.

Place: Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 02126

Allow Groups: No