VOLUNTEERING at VAAS

Education

• 2nd Grade Birdwatchers Program field trips volunteer – Jan through March
• Little Naturalists Program helper
• VAAS Ambassador – staff booths to represent VAAS at events, fairs, etc.
• Rookery Day 2024 Committee
• Rookery Docent – once a week on assigned day, provide information to visitors about Rookery and nesting birds; lend binoculars to visitors
• Rookery Greeter – on assigned late afternoon/evening, welcome visitors and provide basic info on VAAS, answer questions about local area, lend binoculars to visitors
• Field trip leader – host bird walks through local parks, beaches, etc.
• Monthly Programs
• Greeter/check in table
• Refreshments coordinator

Conservation

• Purple Martin Watch – assist with nest monitoring throughout the season
• Rookery Watch – help with nest counts weekly throughout breeding season
• Christmas Bird Count
• Volunteer
• Area Leader
• Gated Community Contact
• Pollinator Garden maintenance
• Volunteer Saturday – ongoing, 2nd Saturday of the month
• Rookery Steward – keep pavilion and Rookery Park area free of litter
• Green Team – native plant and tree maintenance

General/Administrative

• Fundraising – Assist as needed with fundraising projects, grant applications, etc.
• 60th Anniversary Celebration Committee
• Volunteer coordinator – publicize and assist people connect with VAAS volunteer opportunities, maintain records of volunteers names and total hours donated
• Board member