Volunteers and interns are the heart and soul of Nearby Nature. They come from all walks of life and include everyone from young explorers to wise elders. At Nearby Nature, individuals with varied backgrounds, life experiences, and abilities are valued and encouraged to thrive. We are excited to teach – as well as learn from – all of our volunteers and interns!
Every year, volunteers and interns share thousands of hours of their time and talents to our programs. They lead nature walks, help with preschool programs, staff information booths, and assist at 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 they even dress up like frogs or owls! Fun!
You can let us know you’re interested in helping out with any of our programs by contacting us, scrolling down to fill out our online Volunteer Questionnaire below, printing and filling out a Questionnaire here, or applying for an internship 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 that you can help with below.
- Youth and Family Programs — Nature Guiding, Summer Camps, Preschool Programs, and More
- Land and Park Stewardship — Gardening, Park Caretaking
- General Support and Current Internship Listings
You can also learn more at our bi-annual volunteer/intern information sessions. Check our events calendar to see if one is coming up soon. At these events we’ll talk about leading school nature walks in Alton Baker Park, gardening projects, youth programs, restoration work, weekend events, TAG Team graffiti patrol, the Haunted Hike, and more!