Schlitz Audubon Nature Center

Volunteer

Weekend Front Desk Volunteer Needed:

We are looking for volunteers who are comfortable using a computer to help at the front desk once a month on weekends. The shifts are either Saturday or Sunday, from 9:00am – 12:30pm or 12:30 –5:00pm. The main duties of this position are to answer the phone, use the computer cash register to ring up sales from our Nature Store, and take in admissions. Our staff will be on-hand to train you. You’ll enjoy being the face of the Center and all afternoon volunteers will get to see our “Word with a Bird” program. Please contact Laurie Haig, Volunteer Coordinator, at lhaig@sanc.org or 414 352-2880 x144 if you are interested in volunteering.

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center volunteers provide essential support for our day-to-day operations and special events. They are a vital part of the Center’s warm atmosphere and “can-do” work ethic. Several hundred people volunteer nearly 20,000 hours each year and provide invaluable support to our teachers and staff. They also work diligently with our land stewardship staff to help preserve and restore our 185-acre “outdoor classroom” and the site around our Gold LEED certified green building. Without our volunteers, the center could not function. Whatever your particular interests or talent, we have a volunteer opportunity for you. Corporate groups of all sizes are welcome.

Volunteer benefits:

In addition to discovering a little more about themselves, volunteers at the center enjoy these benefits:

20% discount at our nature store
Free seasonal hikes led by our staff
Annual volunteer recognition dinner
Member rate for events and classes
Sincere thanks from a grateful staff
Students may count their volunteer hours for clubs or school

Do you have a good idea for a project? Let me know!

Laurie Haig, Volunteer Coordinator
1111 E Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53217
414 352-2880 x144
lhaig@sanc.org

For a complete list of volunteer opportunities, please click on the adult or student form below, fill it out, and return it to Laurie Haig. For special events, checking the box will put you on my mailing list for that event. You do not need to commit to the event when you are filling out the form.

Adult volunteer application

Student volunteer application (ages 12 through college)

RECENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Weekend Booth Volunteers Needed:

Enjoy a weekend morning or afternoon once a month at the admissions booth. Our staff will train you for these simple, but important duties of handing cash admissions, providing trail maps, and answering general questions from visitors. This is a great opportunity to get the basics of handling money and customer service. Our cozy admissions booth is heated and has electricity. When it’s quiet, you can bring the binoculars, tackle a good book, plug in your iPod, or complete homework. Various shifts are available. This position is open for students and adults, age 16 and older. Contact Laurie Haig, Volunteer Coordinator, at 414-352-2880 ext. 144 or lhaig@sanc.org for more information or to schedule your shift.

Land Stewardship:

Enjoy our beautiful outdoor sanctuary by helping the land stewards weed, plant, and remove invasive species all year long. Volunteers are welcome on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings from 9 A.M. to 12 noon and Saturdays from 9:30 A.M. to 12 noon. This is a drop-in program, so come when you are free. Dress for the Lake Michigan area weather, wearing pants, hiking boots or tennis shoes, and layers. Bring a reusable water bottle, hat, and garden gloves if you wish. Be sure to eat breakfast before you come! Volunteers aged high school and above are welcome.

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