Welcome, Future Nature Center Volunteer!
Volunteers are the backbone of our organization and allow us to run as smoothly and as long as we have- 50 years strong! Apply today to help with animal husbandry. If you are 18+, consider applying to be a butterfly docent or comms docent! (Links below)
You can also join us on the first Saturday of the month (see details below) to volunteer as a one-time commitment, or attend as many months as you’d like.
Any additional questions or issues should be sent to volunteer@naturecentergb.org.
Animal Husbandry Volunteers
Interested in volunteering at the Nature Center at Greenburgh? Prospective animal husbandry volunteers can fill out an application to join our team here.
Please Note: Your application will be reviewed and you will receive an email* about whether or not you have been accepted. If approved, you will also receive information on next steps, including how to sign up for volunteer orientation. Space is limited. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
*NOTE: Volunteers should use their PERSONAL EMAIL, not a school email. In addition, we ask that volunteers sign up directly.
Only After you receive confirmation of registration can you begin signing up for volunteer opportunities, including orientation.
Butterfly Docents: Volunteer with butterflies!
Adult docents (18+) will receive comprehensive training and materials to lead engaging 30-minute tours through our pollinator gardens, native plant meadow, and other educational sites, culminating in a visit to our butterfly arbor. Volunteer hours are available Tuesday through Sunday between 10 am and 3 pm (weekday and weekend volunteer times are available). Come enjoy our beautiful surroundings, inspire curiosity about butterflies, and help your local Nature Center flourish!
Training will be the weekend of June 21st. Tours will run from June 21st – August 31st.
Docents must be age 18 or older. A background check is required (email* will be sent from Nunataks). Apply here.
* More details will be sent out to the volunteers as the date gets closer.
Communication Docents
Do you have a knack for talking with people? Want to help build connections while educating guests about the Nature Center at Greenburgh? Then, this is the perfect opportunity for you – apply to become one of our communication docents today!
Comms docents (18+) greet and direct guests, participate in outreach, and assist with community events. Volunteer hours are available Friday through Sunday, 10am-12pm or 1-4pm. Training must be completed with the Membership Coordinator before starting. Get involved, soak up the preserve’s soothing landscape, and connect with your community!
Docents must be age 18 or older. A background check is required (email will be sent from Nunataks). Apply here. *
*Please Note: Your application will be reviewed and you will receive an email about whether or not you have been accepted. If approved, you will also receive information on next steps, including how to schedule training.
Volunteer Saturdays – Need volunteer hours?
Help us maintain our preserve and gain community service hours. Please join us on the first Saturday of the month from 10:00am-2:00pm. Tasks include removal of invasive plants, trail maintenance, planting, clean-up, etc. Work is outdoors and may include carrying, pulling, and bending. Participants must be 10 years or older, and volunteers under 14 will need a parent or guardian to attend and supervise. To RSVP, please email: conservation@naturecentergb.org
High School Internships:
High schoolers interested in applying for an internship for their school should send a resume, cover letter, and any additional information about their high school program directly to volunteer@naturecentergb.org
*INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR 2025
What does a Nature Center Volunteer do?
Volunteers are at the core of the Nature Center’s community. They have helped us to inspire curiosity, respect, and action for our local environment and the larger natural world. We offer volunteer opportunities for dedicated adults, high school and college students, school and outside clubs, and community groups to assist with a wide range of activities throughout the year. These include: animal husbandry; recycling and composting; assistance at weekend and community events; special projects; and more.