Opportunity Details

Each April Westchester Parks Foundation and the Westchester County Parks Department host Pitch in for Parks. It is our largest one-day volunteer program which falls around Earth Day every year. Volunteers will paint, rake, prepare and plant flower beds, clear trails and shorelines, restore wildlife habitats and remove invasive vines from trees. Join in this community effort and help us prepare for spring!

All tools will be provided - Please bring a re-usable water bottle.

There are many locations participating in this event! If you have any questions please contact Erin@thewpf.org

Participating locations:
Mountain Lakes Park
Lasdon Park
Blue Mountain Reservation
Croton Point Park
Kensico Dam Plaza
Ridge Road Park
Sprain Ridge Park
Playland Park
Tibbetts Brook Park
Willson’s Woods Park
Glen Island Park
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
Cranberry Lake Preserve
Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary
Marshlands Conservancy
Lenoir Preserve


We look forward to seeing you there!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Twende Solar is building a team of volunteers to help further our mission to achieve a world with sustainable energy for all. We are seeking dedicated ongoing volunteers to help with crucial operations roles. You will be instrumental in carrying our our mission and counted on for defined department deliverables. Most volunteer roles are an estimated 2-3 hours per week with a hope that you will be with us for 6+ months.

Qualified applicants do not need to reside in Portland, OR or USA but may be asked to remotely participate in meetings during Pacific Standard Time business hours.

Check out listing of opportunities at https://twendesolar.org/volunteer. Positions opened until filled.

Looking for help with marketing, fundraising, program management, events, grants and volunteer engagement.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General - Ongoing	15	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

​If you are interested in sharing your love of nature with children, consider becoming a Living Classroom docent. No experience required. Training provided. One to two lessons per month commitment requested. Docents can work in Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto, and/or Campbell School Districts. Docents also receive invitations to special enrichment events including hikes, topical presentations, and hands-on activities as well as appreciation brunches.

For more information, please go to:
https://www.living-classroom.org/get-involved.html

Opportunity Details

The Kids Summer Kick-off at Hudson Mills Metropark will be full of summer fun activities for kids and families to enjoy.
Volunteers are needed to help with registration, monitor event stations and help guests, as well as other event support as needed.
Volunteers must be 16 and older.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	25	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society (GEAS) for a restoration work day at Warm Springs Park! GEAS recently adopted the park and and will host a volunteer workday weeding the pollinator garden. This important job will help maintain the existing native plants and provide excellent habitat for local pollinators and birds.

Gloves, tools, and instruction will be provided. We will meet at the parking lot located at 250 Marden Street and walk over to the pollinator garden together. Registration is not required is appreciated.

For more information please contact Adra Lobdell at alobdell@goldeneagleaudubon.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Restoration Volunteer	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society (GEAS) and the City of Boise for a volunteer work day along the the Bethine Church River Trail! We will be planting native plants along the river to improve habitat for birds and other wildlife.

Tools, gloves, and instruction provided. Due to the nature of the work and poison ivy in the area, volunteers are required to wear closed-toe shots, long pants, and long sleeves.

We will meet outside Library! at Bown Crossing and then walk 1/4 mile to our work site. Registration is not required but is appreciated.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Restoration Volunteer	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join the Golden Eagle Audubon Society (GEAS) for a volunteer work day on our Adopt The Greenbelt section along the the Bethine Church River Trail! We will be wrapping native trees to protect them from beaver damage. Tools, gloves, and instruction provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes and weather appropriate clothing - we will work rain or shine!
We will meet outside the Bown Crossing Library and then walk 1/4 mile to our work site.
Questions? E-mail alobdell@goldeneagleaudubon.org

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Restoration Volunteer	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Volunteers will help keep Kensington Metropark beautiful by picking up trash and debris throughout the park during our Earth Day clean-up.
Volunteers will meet at Martindale Beach at 9am. Please dress for outdoor activity, and be sure to wear close-toed shoes (sneakers). Work/garden gloves are also helpful to bring.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	50	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Das Bergwaldprojekt, gegründet 1987, ist eine gemeinnützige Stiftung mit Sitz in Trin, Graubünden. Sie hat den Zweck, die Erhaltung, Pflege und den Schutz des Waldes und der Kulturlandschaft im Berggebiet zu fördern. Dies geschieht insbesondere durch Pflege- und Sanierungsarbeiten in Arbeitseinsätzen. Aber auch durch die Förderung des öffentlichen Verständnisses für die Belange des Waldes. Forstliche Laien gehen in den Bergwald und leisten freiwillige Arbeitseinsätze. Vor Ort erfahren sie mit Fachleuten Gegebenheiten und Zusammenhänge des faszinierenden Ökosystems Bergwald. Durch den Arbeitseinsatz erleben die Freiwilligen den Bergwald hautnah und leisten einen aktiven Beitrag zur Erhaltung der vielfältigen Schutzwirkungen des Bergwaldes. Dies fördert die persönliche und ökologische Bewusstseinsbildung.

Opportunity Details

Avian Sanctuary has a variety of outreach programs with live birds that include venues at Schools to teach elementary students environmental protection and Avian Science, Bird Shows at Senior Centers and live-in Care Centers to improve mental health and social interactions, Bird presentations at Libraries for the General public to give information about birds, their protection and care in our urban areas, Canyon presentations to promote environmental and habitat protection and Adoption Events to promote care of captive birds and find responsible homes for our Rescue birds.
Volunteers will have the opportunity to help crate birds for transport, Set up tables and sets for venues, assist the speakers/presenters with handling and/or flying the birds and monitoring birds during downtime. Camping in our Canyons with birds will be available this fall and require an overnight stay.
16 years and older can apply. All programs originate at the Sanctuary.
Teaching about birds and Informing the public that we cohabitate with nature even in our cities will teach respect for the environments that we share.