Volunteers are vital to the ecological integrity of Nahant Marsh, and help is always needed! Volunteer opportunities include helping out with education programs and special events, assisting the natural resources team, and more!
POSITION TITLE: Animal Care Assistant
HOURS OF POSITION: 12:30-3:30 pm on Tuesdays
STATUS: Year-round
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This volunteer position assists the Animal Caretaker, Maddie, with feeding the animal ambassadors (snakes, turtles, and frogs), cleaning enclosures, and providing enrichment.
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POSITION TITLE: Bird Counter
HOURS OF POSITION: Approximately 2 hours, starting at sunrise, on Saturdays
STATUS: Year-round
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This volunteer position is responsible for surveying and recording the number of individuals and species of birds at set locations around Nahant Marsh.
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POSITION TITLE: Committee Member
HOURS OF POSITION: Time commitment varies
STATUS: Year-round
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This volunteer position serves on a committee for an event, marketing, operations, and/or fundraising for the Marsh.
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POSITION TITLE: Construction Volunteer
HOURS OF POSITION: Time varies on project
STATUS: Year-round
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: A volunteer in this position assists in designing and building structures for both indoor and outdoor uses. Construction projects may include animal enclosures, storage cabinets, nesting structures, benches, platforms, etc.
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POSITION TITLE: Docent
HOURS OF POSITION: 9am to 12pm on Saturdays
STATUS: Year-round
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This volunteer position is responsible for greeting visitors, staffing the building, and keeping the education center looking beautiful. Docents may also be asked to help with other projects on occasion.
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POSITION TITLE: Education Program/Summer Camp Assistant
HOURS OF POSITION: Between 8am-5pm on weekdays
STATUS: Spring through fall
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This volunteer position assists Nahant Marsh staff to provide
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POSITION TITLE: Natural Resource Volunteer
HOURS OF POSITION: Time varies based on project/task
STATUS: Year-round, with majority of opportunities during spring through fall
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This volunteer position aids in restoration efforts, which may include trash pickup, invasive species removal, trail maintenance, gardening/beautification, seed harvesting, etc.
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POSITION TITLE: Special Events Volunteer
HOURS OF POSITION: Time varies based on event
STATUS: Year-round
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: This volunteer position helps at special events hosted by Nahant Marsh, such as the Valentine’s Day Lantern Hike, Oberholtzer Awards, Spring Celebration, Monarch Release Party, and Movies at the Marsh.
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If you are a high school or college student looking to volunteer for course credit, please fill out the student volunteer application below. Internships are also available during the summer. Internships are non-paid at this time, but you may be able to receive college credit.
To organize a group or corporate volunteer event, please complete the application below.
You can use the form below to track your hours.
The mission of Nahant Marsh Education Center is to protect, enhance, and restore the Marsh through education, research, and conservation.
Our vision is to foster wonder, appreciation, and stewardship of the natural world.
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