Volunteer

Volunteers are vital to Schlitz Audubon! Active community members from throughout greater Milwaukee perform essential roles by improving the land, assisting in the visitor experience, aiding in educational programs, and others. You’ll find many opportunities here to match your interests and talents. We welcome adults and youth, as well as school and corporate volunteer groups of all sizes, to join us and make a difference.

If you are an individual interested in volunteering, please read about our various opportunities and find a link to our online application below.

If you are a group of co-workers looking to get out of the office or a school group looking for service hours, we’d love to also welcome you to volunteer at Schlitz Audubon.  Learn about how your group can volunteer here.

Volunteer Opportunities

NATURAL EVENTS BOARD MEMBER

Natural Events is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, operating as a for-profit entity that financially supports the Center. Natural Events is responsible for the services provided to those who rent the Center’s facilities for private events such as weddings, anniversary parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate retreats, and others.

We are looking for a committed board member to serve on Natural Events’ board of directors. The board member’s responsibilities include advising on strategy, participating in the general manager’s evaluations, and monitoring its financial affairs. You should also prepare for board meetings, attend them regularly, and actively participate in them. Read position description.

Land Stewardship

Join our staff and volunteer community to restore and improve the natural habitat for plants and animals, including the conservation of rare communities, and invasive plant removal on our beautiful 185 acres of land. Volunteer groups go out on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings. For ages 14+.

Visitor Information Desk

Be at the center of the action! From inside the building, interact with visitors, provide Center information, process Nature Store transactions, and answer the phone. Read a spotlight about a Front Desk Volunteer. Shifts are from 11:00am – 3:00pm (available seven days a week). For ages 18+.

Nature Preschool

Serve as an aide for teachers and children in the classroom and on the trails at our nationally recognized Nature Preschool. Volunteer weekly in the morning or afternoon from September through May. For volunteers college-aged and older.

Nature Ambassador

Assist with guided hikes, answer questions about what visitors see on the trails, and help visitors interact with live animals. Training provided. Nature Ambassadors are needed during our busiest times, Saturday and Sunday morning or afternoon shifts between the hours of 10:00am – 3:00pm. For ages 18+.

Raptor Program

We currently have openings for volunteers for the Raptor Program. Volunteers assist during their weekly morning shift from 9:00am – 12:00pm, with additional weekend and event responsibilities. The goals for volunteers in the program are to provide care for the education birds, and assist Raptor Educators in educational programs throughout the community. Volunteers must be 18 or older, commit to the program for at least one year, and be interviewed by a staff member.

Ray Team

Assist our facilities staff indoors and out with a wide variety of maintenance, woodworking, and construction projects to maintain our Center and grounds. Work in our fully-equipped workshop or outdoors with a team to share and strengthen your skills. Volunteer Tuesdays from 9:00am – 12:00pm. For ages 18+.

SPARK! Program

SPARK! volunteers assist attendees and plan programs for this innovative, nature-based program for people experiencing cognitive changes such as Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Training is provided. September through May. For ages 18+.

Citizen Science

Work side by side with our Naturalists to further our conservation efforts. Help by monitoring and collecting data on animals, plants, and the land. Learn more about Citizen Science and our 2022 projects.

Still have questions? Please contact us at volunteer@schlitzaudubon.org or 414-352-2880 x144.

Help sustain our mission with your time!

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