Volunteer
Volunteers have fun, make meaningful contributions, and extend the impact of our work.
We love our volunteers. Hundreds of people give a few hours or many days every year to help with almost every aspect of what we do.
Giving Time
The Wells Reserve at Laudholm offers a stimulating environment for volunteers to work and grow. We have opportunities to fit almost any talent, interest, or schedule.
- Download a fillable volunteer registration form
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities
Visitor Center
Be at the "center" of it all at our busy summertime hub in the farmhouse. Attendants answer the phone and greet visitors, fielding questions, and directing people toward experiences they'll enjoy. Time commitment is 2 or 3 hours on weekdays, 2 to 4 times per month. Orientation and training provided.
- Read a profile of Visitor Center attendant Nan G.
Rangers
Walk the trails on weekends from mid-May through mid-November. Rangers are a resource to our visitors, carry a radio in case of emergencies, watch the condition of trails, encourage visitors to adhere to regulations, and monitor nesting piping plovers.
Admissions Attendants
Greet visitors as they arrive at the Wells Reserve. Take and record admission fees and give out information about the happenings of the day.
Volunteer Docents
Guide school groups in our established programs or lead summer tours for visitors. Volunteer docents are the spark, engaging visitors of all ages in creative ways! Bring your curiosity and love of learning. We'll provide training in a supportive community. Weekday availability is a must.
- Download an informative flyer about programs and trainings
- Read a testimonial from a long-time docent
- Read a profile of volunteer docent Steve P.
Community Science / Monitoring
Contribute data to long-term studies.
- Beach Profiling
- Fish Surveys
- Phenology
- Marine Invasive Species Monitoring
Facilities / Maintenance
Help maintain the site and its buildings—repair, paint, construct, mow, shovel, clear trails, etc.
Special Events
Help organize and present community gatherings. The Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival is the big one, but we offer others.
Clerical / Mailings
Get involved with word processing and database management, special projects, and mailings.
Membership / Development
Help spread the word about this national treasure—the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. Bring new supporters into the fold. They will be glad you did.
Meet Our Volunteer Director
You Can Do It
Volunteering is fun and rewarding. Fill out an application today.