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In everything we do, Maine Audubon connects people with nature. But we need help—help to keep open our wildlife sanctuaries and education centers, to present top-caliber nature programs, to oppose major threats to Maine's wildlife and to continue taking risks to defend Maine's great natural heritage.

Of Special Note

Volunteers Needed to Lead Nature Walks at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center

Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center needs adult volunteers several days during the week from May 1-June 13 to lead nature walks for all ages.No experience is needed, she said, just a love of nature and a desire to share it with others.

Training in marsh ecology and group management begins Monday, May 5 from 2 to 4:30 for a new guide orientation. May 6 from 9:00 to noon there will be a sample walk.  A plant-identification session will be held on May 14 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Training is held at the center on Route 9.

Special arrangements can be made for those who can’t make training. In-depth internships are also available.

For more information or to sign up for volunteer training, contact Linda Woodard at lwoodard@maineaudubon.org. or call (207) 781-2330, ext. 213

Volunteers Needed at Fields Pond to Lead Walks, Help with Gardens and Sanctuary Care, and more... Holden, Maine

Volunteers are needed at Fields Pond Audubon Center in Holden to help maintain the bird and butterfly gardens in spring, summer, and fall; mow the field paths, May-October on a riding mower. For more information, please contact Judy Markowsky at (207) 989-2591.

Audubon Centers

Year-Round Grounds Care Helpers

Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth
Mast Landing Sanctuary, Freeport
Hamilton Sanctuary, West Bath
Help maintain Maine Audubon sanctuaries. Work involves (but not limited to) raking, weeding, mowing, trail work, gardening, and cutting bittersweet. One time or on-going commitments are welcome. Flexible schedule. Contact Bos Savage at (207) 781-2330, ext. 228 or bsavage@maineaudubon.org

Visitor Center Greeter
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth
Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden
Greet visitors and be an ambassador for Maine Audubon. Cheerful, friendly people who love the outdoors are needed to help make the public feel welcome at our sanctuaries. No experience necessary; training provided. Weekends 9-1 or 1-5, year-round. For Gilsland Farm, contact Judy Walker (207) 781-2330, ext. 237 or jwalker@maineaudubon.org. For Fields Pond, contact Judy Markowsky at (207) 989-2591.

Store Assistant
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth
Assist customers at our nature store. Familiarity with nature-related books, products and gifts helpful; good people skills required. Four hours per week year-round. Contact Carroll Tiernan at (207) 781-2330, ext. 210 or ctiernan@maineaudubon.org

Volunteer Naturalist
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth

Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden
A volunteer naturalist is needed to assist with answering a wide range of questions over the phone and via email. Once a week commitment, time of day is flexible. For Gilsland Farm, contact Judy Walker at (207) 781-2330, ext. 237 or jwalker@maineaudubon.org. For Fields Pond, contact Judy Markowsky at (207) 989-2591.

Development Assistant
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth

Assist membership and development programs with mailings, filing, and general office assistance. Week-days, 5-10 hours per month year-round, flexible schedule. Contact Ginger Jones at (207) 781-2330, ext. 232 or gjones@maineaudubon.org.

Environmental Education

Field Trip Leaders
Statewide

Leaders with knowledge about wildlife and natural history topics, are needed to help plan and lead a variety of field trips across the state. For statewide opportunities contact Margi Huber at (207) 781-2330, ext. 217 or mhuber@maineaudubon.org

Preschool Educator Assistant
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth
Assist preschool educator with environmental programs for children ages 4 - 5 years old. Duties include craft preparation, assisting with lessons, story time, and outdoor explorations. Candidates should have the desire to work with preschoolers and introduce them to the natural world around them. First aid and CPR, sense of humor, and musical talent a plus. Open to individuals age 16 to adult. Training provided. Flexible Schedule. Weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact Karen Lin at (207) 781-6180, ext. 239 or klin@maineaudubon.org

Natural History Collectors
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth
Loan your private collections on a monthly basis to display in our Environmental Center. Collections can include fossils, rocks, bones, animal pelts, insects, seashells, mosses, or other natural history items. Contact Judy Walker at (207) 781-2330, ext.237 or jwalker@maineaudubon.org

Special Events, Administration, & Support

Special Events
Variety of jobs/tasks to do before, during and after special events. No experience necessary. 2-4 hours/event, year-round more

Outreach Assistant

Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth
Help get the Maine Audubon message out at special events, grand openings and other member promotional events. Must be personable and willing to learn about the Maine Audubon mission. Complimentary membership available in exchange for working information table. Hours vary depending on event, including weekends, 3-5 hours per month year-round. Contact Linda Shary at (207) 781-2330, ext. 233 or lshary@maineaudubon.org.

Special Event Assistant

Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth
Assist special events coordinator year-round with planning activities and implementation of annual fundraising events including raffle, Birdathon, and the Maine Artists at Maine Audubon auction. weekdays, 5-10 hours per month, flexible schedule. Contact Susy Kist at (207) 781-2330, ext. 231 or skist@maineaudubon.org.

Administration & Support

Magazine Art Clipper
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center, Falmouth
Clip animal and natural history pictures and photos out of magazines for use in our Teachers' Resource Center. Candidates should be familiar with animal identification. Year-round, flexible schedule, can work from your home or our office. Magazines provided. Contact Linda Woodard (781) 2330, ext. 213.

Publications Distribution Assistant

Statewide
Deliver bundles of our Habitat newsletters, membership publications, and other flyers to businesses, libraries, churches, and schools in your community. Year-round, bimonthly, flexible schedule. Contact Elyse Tipton at (207) 781-2330, ext 229 or acolvin@maineaudubon.org

Conservation Assistant

Gilsland FarmAudubonCenter,Falmouth

General administrative and clerical assistance in support of Conservation Department projects. Data entry for Citizen Science programs from annual surveys of loons, owls and amphibians. Weekdays, up to 5 hours per week, flexible schedule. Contact Becca Wilson at (207) 781-2330, ext. 222 or bwilson@maineaudubon.org

Conservation

Citizen Scientist: Maine Owl Monitoring Project

Statewide

Volunteers are needed in northern and downeast Maine as well as around Jackman, Rangeley, Bethel, Bridgton and Fryeburg to conduct early morning owl surveys for the Maine Owl Monitoring Project

Volunteer Biologist

Southern Maine
The seasonal volunteer biologist monitors and manages endangered piping plovers and least terns on 18 sand beaches in southern Maine. The volunteer will work with biologists to erect fencing around nest sites, post signs, monitor predation, and coordinate other volunteers as well as public outreach to landowners and the public. Application details.

Grassroots Activist

Statewide

Caring voices for Maine’s woods, waters, and wildlife are needed to write letters, make phone calls, and / or testify at public hearings. Flexible schedule, on call year-round but usually busiest when Maine Legislature is in session. Contact Stephanie Cox at (207) 781-2330, ext. 219 or email activist@maineaudubon.org

Volunteers Needed to Monitor Shorebird Migration

The International Shorebird Survey seeks volunteers to monitor seabirds at specific sites along the Maine coast three times a month during spring and fall migration periods. The survey, sponsored by Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, has greatly improved scientists’ understanding of shorebird populations and the migration corridors they use.

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