Volunteer
To Volunteer:
E-mail info@denveraudubon.org to receive a Volunteer Application
You may download a Volunteer Hours Reporting Form HERE
Volunteer Opportunities
Audubon Naturalists
Our Audubon Naturalists lead hikes and programs for all ages at the Audubon Nature Center, as well as teach school programs. If you have an interest in Colorado wildlife and plants, and you are comfortable presenting to groups – We Need YOU! Training is offered during February this year. Contact Emily Hertz at ehertz@denveraudubon.org for more information and to be contacted for the next Audubon Naturalist class.
Benefits:
- Spend time with other nature and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Attend training sessions on natural history topics.
- Participate in gatherings specifically for our naturalists and educators.
- Know that you are making a difference in a child’s or adult’s life by connecting them with nature.
Serve on a Committee
Usually, you can join in at anytime by attending committee meetings, contacting the committee chair for special assignments.
- Conservation Committee - Reviews & takes action on issues affecting the environment. Contact Polly Reetz at reetzfam@juno.com.
- Field Trips & Travel Committee - Plans and leads classes, field trips and travel adventures for members and the general public. Contact Harriet Stratton at hstra10@comcast.net.
- Development Committee - Coordinates the fundraising activities for ASGD. Contact Karl Brummert at kbrummert@denveraudubon.org.
- Spring Benefit Committee - Solicits donations for the annual auction fundraiser and coordinates logistics for the event. Contact us at info@denveraudubon.org.
- Colorado Bluebird Project – Plans and coordinates education programs and projects year-round to promote improved habitat and nesting sites for bluebirds and citizen science research. Contact Kevin Corwin at bluebirdproject@denveraudubon.org.
Intermittent Projects
This is a list of the most common and frequent volunteer opportunities. It is not meant to be a complete listing.
- Office Angels – Volunteers assist with the daily operations of ASGD. Contact Rhonda Shank at rshank@denveraudubon.org.
- Audubon Center Stewards – While the majority of projects happen between April and September, there are usually maintenance jobs that we need help with every month of the year. Contact us at info@denveraudubon.org. The most common service projects at the Audubon Center are:
- Gardeners – Help maintain and improve our native habitat gardens.
- Weed Warriors – This is a long-term habitat restoration project to rescue our native landscape from the invasion of noxious weeds.
- Trail Maintenance – Maintaining and clearing trails, closing social trails, fixing drainage problems on trails and near facilities.
- Cleaning Crew – Keep the buildings in tip top shape between programs.
- Nest box construction – Help build bluebird boxes and assemble kits with the Colorado Bluebird Project. Contact Chairperson Kevin Corwin at bluebirdproject@denveraudubon.org.
- Birdseed Sale Pick-up Days – Staff the birdseed pick-up day and assist members in loading seed orders into their cars.
- Mailing Crews – Volunteers stuff, seal, stamp and label various mailings throughout the year. The newsletter is mailed every other month.
- Photography – We are currently building our digital image library and welcome contributions of wildlife and habitat photos. Occasionally, we also request photographers for special events.
Special Events
Help with activities like set-up, registration, staff a booth, tear-down at special events, such as the Auction, Members Dinner, Festivals, Community Events, and the Legislative Conference.
Special Projects
If you have an idea for a special project that you would like to work on, please contact us at info@denveraudubon.org. Past and current examples include: Bird Taxidermy, Photo Archive Imaging, Library Organization, and Herbarium Collection.
Report your volunteer hours!
We need your hours! Our volunteers are the life force of ASGD and we want to be able to show it. Your volunteer hours become a part of our grant proposals, financial audit, and other reports. By demonstrating our community support (that’s you!), we can secure more funding for our programs and projects. Plus, we want to be able to recognize and thank you for your contributions.
To report your hours, you can send an email to info@denveraudubon.org, call 303-973-9530 or download the form below.
You may download a Volunteer Hours Reporting Form HERE
