Volunteer Opportunities
There are MANY opportunities to volunteer. They are educational, they build your resume, they show that you are self-motivated, and networking can land you a great job. Many of them can be turned into a for-credit internship.
PORTALS WITH LOTS OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer Match: Wisconsin Environmental Opportunities
An updated listing of opportunities to volunteer in Wisconsin.
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative
This initiative has engaged tens of thousands of young volunteers from around the world in environmental cleanup and conservation projects since 1999.
Volunteer.gov
CITIZEN MONITORING AND INVENTORY OPPORTUNITIES
There are many opportunities for citizen scientists to volunteer to collect information about the environment, such as monitoring water quality and inventoring species. A great way to learn while providing important service.
STATE PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS
All parks can use volunteers for invasive species control, trail maintenance, and special events. Serve, learn, and network.
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
Want to work for the DNR or National Wildlife Refuge system? Volunteer, learn, and network.
Wisconsin has a lot of great Nature Centers that sponsor a variety of conservation and educational activities. And they love having volunteers. Check them out!
OTHER NATURE ORGANIZATIONS
Nature conservancies, land trusts, native plant societies -- they all can use your help and they can give you valuable experience.
WATER WATER EVERYWHERE
There are great jobs and careers dealing with water issues. If water is your cup of tea, volunteer at one of the many organizations focusing on water.
FOOD AND FARMING
Want to get involved with alternative farming and sustainable food production? Check out these opportunities.
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Expand your horizons! Consider international volunteering. The experience will be nothing like what you can find in the U.S.
