How to become a volunteer
Step 1: Complete application
- Complete and return a Volunteer Application to the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Find out when the next orientation is available by viewing the Volunteer Calendar below.
- Attend a new volunteer orientation as soon as possible. New volunteer orientations are hosted every first Friday of the month.
Step 2: Attend a new volunteer orientation
This orientation is similar to that which you would receive as a new employee. Items that will be covered during your orientation are:
- Background of the Reserve
- Overview of Available Opportunities
- Volunteer Rights and Benefits
- Volunteer Responsibilities
- Volunteer Sign Up
- Tour Visitor Center
Step 3: Reporting to your assignment
After your orientation, look at the Volunteer Calendar to view available positions.
What can you do?
Administration – The GTM Research Reserve utilizes volunteers in virtually every facet of the operation. We appreciate and encourage those interested in helping with administrative duties (i.e. data entry, clerical assistance, and more!) to become involved on a regular or occasional basis depending on the job and needs.
Education – The Reserve sees over 5,000 students per year in its K-16 environmental education programs in addition to the variety of community education presentations, teacher workshops, and other special events or outreach activities. We use volunteers in virtually every facet of the education program from curriculum development to program facilitation to summer camp helpers, and beyond!
Research – The Reserve conducts biological monitoring and research in a number of projects that vary from year to year and time of year. Some are led by on-staff biologists, some by visiting scientists from academic and other research institutions, and others are volunteer-led programs.
Stewardship – The GTM Research Reserve strives to provide the conservation of natural and cultural resources. In order to do so, a variety of stewardship and resource management activities are in place. Many are volunteer lead and organized.
Are you interested in volunteering?
For information about volunteering please review the Volunteer Handbook and other resources listed on this page. If you are still interested, fill out a Volunteer Application.
Resources for current volunteers
Volunteer tools, project homepages, and other resources (such as the Time Logs and Calendar), are located at the GTM Research Reserve Volunteer Resource Center.
