Volunteer{vol-un-teer}
Noun: Person who performs a service willingly and without pay.
Verb: To offer oneself for some service or undertaking.
To the Conservancy: Priceless.
Conservancy of Southwest Florida thanks our dedicated volunteers who have provided close to $1 million in service to the Conservancy during the past year alone. Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Conservancy. Become an important member of this team and share your time, talent and abilities. The only requirements are that you have outstanding people skills and a love for nature. A variety of fun volunteer opportunities are available. Interact with a variety of people, learn new skills, and enhance and share your knowledge about the environmental issues facing Southwest Florida. Preview highlights of volunteer activities and information. If you are interested in joining the team, call 239.403.4212 for more information. You can also download a volunteer application and return the completed application to JoAnn Johansen at joannj@conservancy.org. Volunteer Positions
Nature Discovery Center/Docents:
Provide guided tours through the Discovery Center. Training is provided.
Nature Center /Guest Information:
Welcome visitors, collect admission fees, answer phones and provide information to the public.
Nature Store and Upscale Resale Stores:
Assist with retail sales, pricing, inventory, tagging items, store displays, customer service, answering phones and filing.
Eco-Cruise Tour Guides:
Provide educational guided tours of the Gordon River aboard the Conservancy’s small electric boats. Boating experience and boat handling is preferred, but not required.
Dock Masters:
Register guests for boat rides, docking boats and answering guest inquiries. Boating knowledge is preferred.
Animal Caregivers/Wildlife Rehabilitation Center:
Assist with the care of injured animals, including preparing food, cleaning enclosures, data entry of admissions, answering phone inquiries.
Critter Courier/Wildlife Rehabilitation Center:
Picking up injured animals and delivering to Conservancy. Training provided.
Critter Crew/Wildlife Rehabilitation Center:
Talk with visitors about wild animal rehabilitation in the WRC Pavilion.
Special Events:
Assist with set-up, greeting, parking and pre and post production as needed.
Mailing Crew:
Assist with preparing large Conservancy mailings.
Environmental Policy Corps:
Monitor public hearings and follow legislation issues. Write letters and make calls to support issues as directed by policy department.
Horticultural:
Assist with horticultural maintenance and with site surveys.
Trail Guides:
Interpret natural wonders along Clam Pass, Brigg’s Boardwalk and Tigertail Beach. Comprehensive training provided. Basic knowledge of Florida ecosystems helpful.
Concierge Corps:
Deliver, place and monitor collateral materials in various SW Florida location.
Cruise Corps:
Provide educational guided cruises aboard the Good Fortune pontoon boat in Rookery Bay and aboard the Sweet Liberty to Keewaydin Island.
Greeters:
Welcome visitors to the Nature Center.
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