Volunteer: Program Assistant in Lenox, MAAbout This Volunteer Position Assist experienced naturalists who lead adult and/or family audience nature learning experiences at sanctuaries and other natural areas Place: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary About This Volunteer Position Assist experienced naturalists who lead adult and/or family audience nature learning experiences at sanctuaries and other natural areas Place: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 01240 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Second Saturday Volunteer Day August 2026Help maintain Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary through a variety of stewardship and property-related tasks Dress for the weather and working outside. Bring your favorite work gloves and water bottle/beverage. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. This program is part of Mass Audubon's Second Saturday Volunteer Series. Volunteers help support Berkshires Wildlife Sanctuaries through a variety of stewardship and property-related tasks. Place: Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary Help maintain Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary through a variety of stewardship and property-related tasks Dress for the weather and working outside. Bring your favorite work gloves and water bottle/beverage. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. This program is part of Mass Audubon's Second Saturday Volunteer Series. Volunteers help support Berkshires Wildlife Sanctuaries through a variety of stewardship and property-related tasks. Place: Canoe Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 8, 2026 Zip Code: 01201 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: July Second Saturday Volunteer Day 2026We’ll be working together to paint and refresh our nature play area, weed along trails and in garden areas, and remove invasive plant species to support native wildlife. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, meet fellow community members, and make a lasting impact on the sanctuary. All tools and materials will be provided. Dress for the weather and working outside. Bring your favorite work gloves and water bottle/beverage. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. This program is part of Mass Audubon's Second Saturday Volunteer Series. Volunteers help support Berkshires Wildlife Sanctuaries through a variety of stewardship and property-related tasks. Place: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary We’ll be working together to paint and refresh our nature play area, weed along trails and in garden areas, and remove invasive plant species to support native wildlife. This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, meet fellow community members, and make a lasting impact on the sanctuary. All tools and materials will be provided. Dress for the weather and working outside. Bring your favorite work gloves and water bottle/beverage. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. This program is part of Mass Audubon's Second Saturday Volunteer Series. Volunteers help support Berkshires Wildlife Sanctuaries through a variety of stewardship and property-related tasks. Place: Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 11, 2026 Zip Code: 01240 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Arcadia Art House VolunteersSurrounded by nature, birds, water, and air that is clean and fresh, Arcadia's Art House located on the Tulip Tree Trail is perfectly situated to serve visitors who wish to connect to the nature around them through art. Art House guided projects combine the interrelated principles of art, nature and science. May through October, visitors may step inside to find readily available art supplies and instructions and ideas for short and accessible (30-45 minute) nature-inspired art projects including drawing, painting, sculpture, journaling, printmaking, and collage. Volunteers help with staffing the Arcadia Art House and running art related activities. You will help greet visitors, direct them to available art projects, and answer questions. The Art House is open every Saturday from 1-4pm. Responsibilities Open and close the Art House, greet visitors, and provide information about the SanctuaryRun art-related activitiesCheck in with Front Desk staff to ensure a safe experience for everyoneQualifications Must be good with kids and enjoy speaking with people about art and natureNo artistic experience is required, but please be comfortable leading people through an activityMust be able to volunteer on at least two Saturdays from early May through mid-OctoberRequirements Be able to walk the short (~300ft) section of nature trail and climb a few short steps to access the Art HouseBe prepared to be in nature without heat or electricityReliably respond to communications with Sanctuary staffAdhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety HandbookBe able to pass a CORI/SORI background checkMust 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: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary Surrounded by nature, birds, water, and air that is clean and fresh, Arcadia's Art House located on the Tulip Tree Trail is perfectly situated to serve visitors who wish to connect to the nature around them through art. Art House guided projects combine the interrelated principles of art, nature and science. May through October, visitors may step inside to find readily available art supplies and instructions and ideas for short and accessible (30-45 minute) nature-inspired art projects including drawing, painting, sculpture, journaling, printmaking, and collage. Volunteers help with staffing the Arcadia Art House and running art related activities. You will help greet visitors, direct them to available art projects, and answer questions. The Art House is open every Saturday from 1-4pm. Responsibilities Open and close the Art House, greet visitors, and provide information about the SanctuaryRun art-related activitiesCheck in with Front Desk staff to ensure a safe experience for everyoneQualifications Must be good with kids and enjoy speaking with people about art and natureNo artistic experience is required, but please be comfortable leading people through an activityMust be able to volunteer on at least two Saturdays from early May through mid-OctoberRequirements Be able to walk the short (~300ft) section of nature trail and climb a few short steps to access the Art HouseBe prepared to be in nature without heat or electricityReliably respond to communications with Sanctuary staffAdhere to all policies in the Mass Audubon Volunteer Safety HandbookBe able to pass a CORI/SORI background checkMust 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: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 01027 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Program AssistantAbout This Volunteer Position As an Education Programs Volunteer, you will... Assist experienced naturalists who lead adult and/or family audience nature learning experiences at sanctuaries and other natural areas. Help Mass Audubon in achieving our goal of helping adults and families connect with nature and learn how to protect nature now and for future generations. This volunteer position is a great fit for someone who ... Enjoys interacting with the public and sharing their passion for nature experiences and conservation. You will have the opportunity to ... Spend time learning with and assisting experienced naturalists/educators. Meet and interact with people who share your interests. Learn more about the natural world, conservation science, ecological stewardship. Responsibilities As a volunteer, you will assist the program leading with... Greeting participants as they arrive. Checking in program participants. Distributing equipment to program participants. Supporting participants with using equipment following program leader instruction Serving as “sweep" on programs, taking up rear to ensure no one gets separated from the group. Assisting program leader and participants with spotting wildlife, plants, etc. Informally share knowledge about nature subjects with participants and staff. Volunteers may also be asked to ... Assist program leader with loading and unloading canoes, supplies, or other program material; training will be provided. Assist program leader with collecting, cleaning, and stowing program equipment. Qualifications A well-qualified volunteer will have... An interest in sharing your love of nature and conservation with adults and/or families. Personal experience with bird watching, hiking, canoeing, etc. A general knowledge of local plants and animals and interest in learning more. This volunteer position is suitable for... Adults aged 18 and older Requirements Background Checks: CORI and SORI background checks are required for all volunteers Physical: Walking and standing on uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions (sun, heat, light rain, etc.) during nature walks, birding programs, and hikes. Assist with loading/unloading/moving canoes and other equipment for short periods/distances before and after canoe programs. Equipment: Mass Audubon will provide all program specific equipment Volunteer is responsible for personal clothing and footwear Time Commitment: Ability to confirm and commit to assisting scheduled programs. Programs range in length from 1-3 hours and volunteer would need to be available for the duration of the program and approximately 30 minutes before and after the program time. Tracking Hours: Volunteers agree to log their completed volunteer hours in our online volunteer portal. This can be done on a personal phone, computer, or tablet. Training on how to enter hours will be provided as part of volunteer orientation. Safety Maintaining a safe work environment is a priority of Mass Audubon. Volunteers should dress in long pants/sleeves, wear study, closed-toed shoes, and bring their own snacks and water Any additional safety training required for this position will be provided for volunteers* *Additional safety training required for canoeing. Schedule/Shift Information Volunteer shifts are posted and shared with volunteers for each season of the year and may occasionally be subject to change due to weather or other program scheduling needs. 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 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. Place: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary About This Volunteer Position As an Education Programs Volunteer, you will... Assist experienced naturalists who lead adult and/or family audience nature learning experiences at sanctuaries and other natural areas. Help Mass Audubon in achieving our goal of helping adults and families connect with nature and learn how to protect nature now and for future generations. This volunteer position is a great fit for someone who ... Enjoys interacting with the public and sharing their passion for nature experiences and conservation. You will have the opportunity to ... Spend time learning with and assisting experienced naturalists/educators. Meet and interact with people who share your interests. Learn more about the natural world, conservation science, ecological stewardship. Responsibilities As a volunteer, you will assist the program leading with... Greeting participants as they arrive. Checking in program participants. Distributing equipment to program participants. Supporting participants with using equipment following program leader instruction Serving as “sweep" on programs, taking up rear to ensure no one gets separated from the group. Assisting program leader and participants with spotting wildlife, plants, etc. Informally share knowledge about nature subjects with participants and staff. Volunteers may also be asked to ... Assist program leader with loading and unloading canoes, supplies, or other program material; training will be provided. Assist program leader with collecting, cleaning, and stowing program equipment. Qualifications A well-qualified volunteer will have... An interest in sharing your love of nature and conservation with adults and/or families. Personal experience with bird watching, hiking, canoeing, etc. A general knowledge of local plants and animals and interest in learning more. This volunteer position is suitable for... Adults aged 18 and older Requirements Background Checks: CORI and SORI background checks are required for all volunteers Physical: Walking and standing on uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions (sun, heat, light rain, etc.) during nature walks, birding programs, and hikes. Assist with loading/unloading/moving canoes and other equipment for short periods/distances before and after canoe programs. Equipment: Mass Audubon will provide all program specific equipment Volunteer is responsible for personal clothing and footwear Time Commitment: Ability to confirm and commit to assisting scheduled programs. Programs range in length from 1-3 hours and volunteer would need to be available for the duration of the program and approximately 30 minutes before and after the program time. Tracking Hours: Volunteers agree to log their completed volunteer hours in our online volunteer portal. This can be done on a personal phone, computer, or tablet. Training on how to enter hours will be provided as part of volunteer orientation. Safety Maintaining a safe work environment is a priority of Mass Audubon. Volunteers should dress in long pants/sleeves, wear study, closed-toed shoes, and bring their own snacks and water Any additional safety training required for this position will be provided for volunteers* *Additional safety training required for canoeing. Schedule/Shift Information Volunteer shifts are posted and shared with volunteers for each season of the year and may occasionally be subject to change due to weather or other program scheduling needs. 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 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. Place: Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 01027 Allow Groups: No |