Application for Docent & Volunteer Service Opportunities

Lead members of the public and special interest groups on guided natural history tours of the field station and Reserve; participate in public events (fund raising events, public hikes, open houses).

Under the direction of the Operations Director, assist with hiking trail maintenance, maintenance of ranch infrastructure, repair existing and/or construct new fencing, water lines; make minor repairs to buildings and assist with general maintenance tasks such as mowing, weeding, picking up trash and light cleaning. May require strenuous activity and heavy lifting (over 50 1bs) and ability to walk two or more miles over rough terrain.

Participate in bird, wildlife and plant surveys; seed collection; and data collection as directed by established protocols. Requires ability to walk 1-3 miles over rough terrain. Requirement: Cross train with existing groups such as the phenology plant monitory team and the weekly avian monitoring team.

Assist with public events: Staff registration table, greet visitors and collect waivers. Public events include public hikes and special events like the annual Barn Dance.

Assist with setting up for meetings and events by making coffee/tea, table setting, food prep, light cleaning, sweeping, trash collection, dishwashing. May require light lifting.

Assist with cultivation of plants in the native plant nursery. collect and plant seeds from the Reserve; plant and water native plants and trees in the nursery and at restoration sites. May require moderate to heavy lifting (over 20 lbs).