Volunteer Opportunities  

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Weedon Island Preserve Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers participate in every aspect of the programs of the  Environmental Lands Division. During the past year, our volunteer corps grew to include 172 people from all areas of the County and they contributed nearly 3,700 hours to our overall effort. This is equivalent to nearly 2 full-time positions.

While many of our volunteers have been with us for years and get involved in a number of projects, others assist us for short-term studies and efforts. We place everyone with projects that suit their schedules and skills. We also are willing to train enthusiastic recruits who wish to learn while they are working.

All volunteers must register with the County's Volunteer Service Program. This entitles volunteers to certain benefits and protections. An orientation class is required for all volunteers except those involved in short-term projects. Youths under the age of 18 can volunteer with their parent's involvement. Contact us directly and we will work with you to place you in a position that will be rewarding to you and to get you registered into one of the many orientation classes offered by the County Volunteer Service Program. Typical volunteer opportunities include:

• Interpretive guides for hiking and canoeing
• Field surveys of plants and wildlife
• Maintenance of public-use trails
• Research field assistants
• Clerical assistance
• Education Center docents
• Field Camp teachers
• Fenceline monitors