Become a Volunteer

Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

How to become a volunteer

Volunteering at Jug Bay is a fun and rewarding way to learn about wetland ecology and help with important projects. No experience is necessary, only enthusiasm for working outdoors. Most activities are not suitable for children under 10.

Talk to a staff member and then meet with the Volunteer Coordinator. Through an informal interview, the Coordinator identifies the prospective volunteer's interests, capabilities, and likes or dislikes. For example, a volunteer who wants to learn more about the Chesapeake Bay watershed and enjoys solitude while walking in the forest might be well-matched to make measurements and collect samples for the Water Quality study. Another who prefers interacting with people and who enjoys water sports and physical activity might become a canoe guide.

The prospective volunteer then selects a research, education, or conservation program, pledging to participate on a regular basis. Volunteers learn about their "jobs" at training workshops held for the program they have chosen. Scheduled several times each year, training sessions provide natural history background, procedures, tips, and Sanctuary policies.

Join Our Team:

Visit Jug Bay, and speak to our staff at the visitor center and find out how you can help.
Contact our volunteer coordinator at 410-741-9330
Print out and fill out the Volunteer Application html version or pdf version and mail it to Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary 1316 Wrighton Road Lothian, MD 20711 OR Fax to 410-741-9346.
Emailthe volunteer coordinator [volunteers (at) jugbay.org] with your name, address, phone number, email and in what areas you would like to volunteer. Please put "Volunteering at Jug Bay" or similar subject line so that it does not get tagged as spam.

Benefits of Becoming a Volunteer

There are so many wonderful reasons to volunteer at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary:

Spend time in a natural place!
Have fun while you learn about plant and animal ecology!
Help keep the Sanctuary working - YOU are essential to our research!
Receive FREE quarterly subscriptions to "Marsh Notes" and "The Volunteer"
FREE entrance into the Sanctuary and its activities and programs!
Volunteer Appreciation Social in December!
Volunteer Picnic in August!
Invitations to special lectures and events!

Excursions to interesting places!
Help with school programs!
Teach children and adults!

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities | What's Going on Now? (168K pdf file)