Example of Volunteer Opportunities

For more information about the volunteer positions, please contact Volunteer Services.

Receptionist/Information Docent
If you enjoy ecology, prehistory and the interaction through time of early people and their environment, this is a great opportunity to provide valuable assistance at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. Volunteers must be able to work a minimum of three (3) hours, one day a week, Wednesday through Sunday.

Education Assistant
Education Assistants work with youth and adult groups to help with educational programs. This rewarding opportunity is ideal for persons with backgrounds in education and who enjoy interacting with eager program participants. Training is provided.

Cultural Resource Assistant
Experienced archaeologists, both amateur and professional, are needed to volunteer for on-going research at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. These select volunteers will assist in the analysis of cultural materials, enter data into spreadsheets and databases, assist staff with special programs, and help monitor sites.

Public Hike Guide
Enjoy the outdoors as you guide public hikes at Weedon Island Preserve. Each Saturday the Center offers this personalized experience to the public. Guides and substitute guides are also needed for special interest hikes. Working in teams of two, guides take the public along designated routes in the Preserve, including a scenic boardwalk and tower hike through mangrove forests. Training is provided.

Preserve Maintenance
If outdoor maintenance appeals to you, volunteer opportunities are numerous. Volunteers are needed to blaze trails for the hike and canoe trails, to help eliminate exotic vegetation, such as Australian pine and Brazilian pepper, and to help beautify Weedon Island Preserve. Training on tool use and lightweight vehicles is provided.