Note: Scroll down to fill out a Volunteer Questionnaire or see Internships.
Volunteers and interns are the heart and soul of Nearby Nature. They come from all walks of life and include everyone from elementary school students to wise elders.
Every year, volunteers and interns donate thousands of hours of their time and talents to our programs! They lead nature walks, do classroom visits, staff information booths, and help with summer daycamps. They plant gardens, pull ivy, and paint murals. They stuff envelopes, post flyers, take pictures, do litter patrol, and help with fundraisers. Sometimes volunteers even dress up like frogs or butterflies! Fun!
You can let us know you’re interested in helping out with any of our programs by contacting us, filling out our online Volunteer Questionnaire below, or by printing and filling out a Questionnaire here).
Volunteering or interning is a great way to invest in your community, meet fascinating people, and learn about local natural history. You can find out more about specific types of programs below.
- Youth and Family Programs — Nature Guiding, Summer Camps, Preschool Programs
- Land and Park Stewardship — Gardening, Park Caretaking
- General Support
- Internships — All of the Above and More!
You can also learn more at our Fall 2024 volunteer information session on September 10th from 6-7:30pm! At this event we’ll talk about leading school nature walks in Alton Baker Park, gardening projects, restoration work, school visits, weekend events, TAG Team graffiti patrol, the Haunted Hike, and more!