Volunteer Oportunities

Education
We have an active education program that focuses on hands-on natural history topics for elementary age school children. Volunteers are needed to help prepare for classes; assist our educators with programs in local schools and at the Center; aid in summer camp programs; special events. As an Education Volunteer you will aid our educators in presenting programs to Santa Fe area schoolchildren, learn about the natural history of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico, interact with children from public and private schools in the area, receive training and learn new and exciting techniques in bringing nature to children, and meet exciting people who care about the environment and educating children. Education Volunteers commit to one or more mornings per week, 9:00–11:00 AM. (Volunteers needed year-round on a regular basis. Basic training and supervision provided.) Please contact Dana Vackar Strang, Education Coordinator, by phone (505-983-4609 x 24) or email.

Visitor’s Center/Nature Store
This is a fun position that involves lots of interaction with people. You’ll greet visitors and help answer questions about birds, natural history and the Center. You’ll also ring up sales, collect trail admission and impart proper trail etiquette. There’s always something happening in the Visitor’s Center! (Volunteers needed year-round, especially in the Spring and Summer months. Set schedule preferred. Training provided.) Please contact Linda Newberry, Randall Davey Center & Sanctuary Manager, by phone (505-983-4609 x 29) or email.

Historic Randall Davey House Docents
If you enjoy local history and lore this may be the perfect position for you. As a docent you’ll lead visitors through Randall Davey’s home, art studio and beautiful gardens while talking about his colorful life. Also, if you enjoy historical research, there’s a treasure trove of facts about Mr. Davey waiting to be discovered. (Volunteers needed year-round on Fridays from 1:30–3:30 PM. May be called upon for special tours and events. Docent training provided. Modest supervision.) Please contact Linda Newberry, Randall Davey Center & Sanctuary Manager, by phone (505-983-4609 x 29) or email.

Gardening and Landscaping
For all you gardening aficionados or gardener wannabes, we need volunteers to help maintain established gardens as well as more experienced folks to prune trees, etc. If you enjoy sweeping, raking or taking care of potted plants, we can use you, too! (Volunteers needed primarily Spring, Summer, and early Fall. Modest supervision.) Please contact Linda Newberry, Randall Davey Center & Sanctuary Manager, by phone (505-983-4609 x 29) or email.

Field Biology
Help gather valuable data and learn more about New Mexico’s rich birdlife. New Mexico Important Bird Areas need monitors. Intermediate-level bird identification skills required Volunteers needed statewide. Please contact Karyn Stockdale, Executive Director, by phone (505-983-4609 x 32) or email.