VOLUNTEER with the community Team

Help with special events, support our Visitor Services staff, or assist with administrative work by becoming a Community Team Volunteer!

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Our dedicated volunteers are vital to our mission of inspiring current and future generations to care for the natural world.

As a member of the Fontenelle Forest team, every volunteer helps us achieve our vision to be a national leader in environmental stewardship and education and the region’s premier nature center.

Below are our current community volunteer opportunities. Take your first step and fill out the volunteer application at the bottom of this page to learn more!

Events Volunteer

Fontenelle Forest is seeking an enthusiastic individual who will support our Community Team in providing a welcoming experience for our Members and Guests during our special events, on a volunteer basis. Events volunteers can assist with event set up/teardown, operating stations at special events, and creating crafts or decor to elevate Fontenelle Forest’s events.

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Qualifications/Requirements

  • Must be dependable and punctual
  • Good communication with Forest staff and guests of all ages and backgrounds
  • Willing and able to stand, walk, and perform minor physical labor as needed

 

Visitor Services Volunteer

Fontenelle Forest is seeking an enthusiastic individual who will support our Visitor Services Team in providing a welcoming experience and excellent customer service to all visitors on a volunteer basis. Visitor Services volunteers assist our team with greeting and orienting visitors, as well as answering visitor questions regarding our trails, Riverview Boardwalk, and the mission of the Forest.

This volunteer position requires direct contact and communication with guests. 

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Qualifications/Requirements

  • Must have excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to volunteer regularly, at least weekly
  • Willing and able to stand, walk, and perform minor physical labor as needed

 

Data Entry Volunteer

Fontenelle Forest is seeking individuals to assist in improving the organization’s data integrity. This role is ideal for those who have a strong attention to detail and a passion for the natural world. When supporting the Forest’s team, volunteers assist in understanding the importance of data and media input and how the retrieval process will provide support towards community outreach, and engagement.

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Qualifications/Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Ability to volunteer regularly, at least monthly
  • Good communication with Forest staff 

 

Marketing Special Projects Volunteer

A Marketing Special Projects Volunteer will assist Fontenelle Forest’s marketing staff to showcase what members and visitors can experience when they visit the Nature Center, hike the trails, or attend a program/event. Use your skills, talents, and passion for the natural world to create engaging content that will be utilized to promote Fontenelle Forest.

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Qualifications/Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 18
  • Provide a portfolio
  • Good communication with Forest staff
  • Ability to work independently or in a group setting

 


 

Click the button below to view the volunteer waiver.
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Submit an Inquiry

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Fontenelle Forest’s Community team. Fill out the form below and we will contact you shortly.

 

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