You can make a difference. It takes the efforts of our volunteers to make the Nature Center a place called 'Home' to our wildlife and a place of Adventure & Discovery to our visitors.

Mary Ann BeVier, a volunteer for 4 years, spins wool at Farm Fun Day. "If I can reach one young person and instill interest in animals and the environment than I feel it will be a successful day." -- Mary Ann BeVier

Thank you for your interest in being a volunteer. The Nature Center has many exciting and rewarding volunteer positions. You will have the unique opportunity to be a part of our ever-expanding and dynamic educational facility. Volunteers will also be eligible for the following benefits: * Gift shop discounts * Field trips * Special workshops *Incentive awards * Nature Center Newsletter.

We know the Nature Center has a volunteer position that is just right for you. Below is a description of each of our positions.

Click to download the Volunteer Application.

Dave Knox takes time out of his weekly work schedule to volunteer at the Nature Center. Here Dave, far right, can be seen leading a classroom tour. "The one thing I can promise people if they come out to volunteer here at the Nature Center is that the only regret they'll have is that they didn't do it sooner!" -- Dave Knox

Volunteer Job Descriptions:

• Docent - Assist the education department in providing programs to visitors.
• Gardening - Assist in maintaining native plant gardens and landscape plantings.
• Roving Naturalist - Roams the grounds and answers questions about the animals and the exhibits.
• Special Events - Assist with events such as Howl-O-Ween, Bug Day, Farm Fun Day, and many more!
• Nature Lab Attendant - Assist visitors in exploring the Nature Lab by interpreting animals and objects on display.
• Exhibits - Assist the exhibit department in design and construction of exhibits.
• Sales Desk - Assist staff at front desk and in the Possum's Pouch gift shop.
• Wild Animal Care - Assist animal department in the maintenance of the habitat and food preparation for the wild animals. **NOTE: There is no direct contact with the wild animals ***
• Farm Animal Care - Assist animal department in the care and feeding of the domestic animals as well as watching the petting area and answering questions for visitors about the farm animals.
• Intern - There are possibilities with the animal department, exhibit department, and the farm. There is a time commitment required. * No Stipend Awarded.

Very nice people and animals.
N&C  Athens, GA