Volunteers Needed!

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

Volunteering at Jug Bay

During 2007, more than 300 volunteers donated over 7,100 hours of their time, skills, and enthusiasm to reach Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary's goals in environmental education, scientific research, and the protection of the vulnerable wetland ecosystem. This is the equivalent of a $85,200 donation. These volunteers have a variety of backgrounds---teachers, librarians, construction workers, chemists, college and high school students, and yes, some are even professional wetland ecologists! What they have in common is an interest in nature, pleasure in being outdoors, and a desire to explore the ecology of natural habitats such as wetlands and forests. At the Sanctuary, they collect water samples . . . clear trails . . . weigh turtles . . . guide visitors on nature walks . . . draw maps . . . lead canoe trips . . . make posters . . . seine for fish . . . host the Visitor Center on weekends . . . and so much more!

Other Volunteer Information

Volunteer Application (PDF)

List of Volunteer Opportunities

What's Going on This Season?(projects, workshops, trainings, etc.)

How to Become a Volunteer

Email the Volunteer Coordinator, Lindsay Hollister Please put "Volunteering at Jug Bay" or similar subject line so that it does not get tagged as spam.

Benefits of Becoming a Volunteer

What do volunteers do?
Research - Help unravel some of nature's mysteries! During on-site training sessions volunteers have unique opportunities to learn ecological techniques to study the natural world. With nearly a dozen studies, find the research project that interests you!	Educational Programs - Share the wonders of nature with families, summer campers and school children. Volunteers, in coordination with staff naturalists, plan, develop and lead education programs on plants, birds, pond ecology, insects, and more.
Administrative - Share your unique skills! Volunteers can provide professional or technical skills such as map making, photography, poster making, writing, and computer programming.	Conservation, Construction, Trails, and Grounds - Do you like being outdoors? Then, come out and hike while helping maintain the Sanctuary's facilities, trails, and boardwalks. We welcome church groups, Eagle Scouts, and others to participate in service projects.

Volunteer Opportunities

Research

Water Quality

Water Chemistry and Nutrient Dynamics Study (Water Quality)

Invertebrates

Stream Monitoring

Plants

SAV Survey
Habitat Surveys

Fish

Fish Survey

Amphibians

Marbled Salamander Migration Study
Frog Calling Survey
Herp Search (Annual Census of Reptiles and Amphibians)

Turtles

Box Turtle Habitat and Population Study

Birds

MAPS
Fall Migrant Study-Discontinued
Water Bird Census

Scientific Advisory Committee

Education

Volunteer Naturalist - Lead public and school programs including the Discovery Programs, Summer Science Camps and other nature hikes.
Canoe Guides - Lead groups to explore the marsh and river by canoe.
Public Events - Assist at events such as the Earth Day, Estuaries Day, and other Special Events.
Education Advisory Committee

Conservation, Construction, Trails, and Grounds

Removing Invasive Plants (Adopt-A-Plot)
Scout and School Service Projects
Trail Maintenance and Blazing
Marsh Clean-up
Sign Making
Building boardwalks, benches, bridges, and stairs.

Administration

Visitor's Center Hosts welcome visitors to the sanctuary and inform visitors of daily events.
Represent the Sanctuary at conferences and fairs.
Join Friends of Jug Bay Board of Directors.