At the start of the 20th century, concerned individuals came together with a common interest to protect birds and other wildlife. This was the start of the Audubon movement. These volunteers successfully stopped the slaughter of wading birds in Florida and throughout the United States. In 1953, volunteers mobilized to save the little known cypress swamp called Corkscrew.
Known as the crown jewel of Audubon Sanctuaries, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a spectacular pristine mix of native plants and animals. Ancient 600-year old cypress trees tower into the sky shading the shallow swamp waters. Volunteers are once again involved with protecting the swamp by participating in many different areas of Sanctuary operations. Working closely with Audubon employees, volunteers contribute countless hours and services. You, too, can be part of this family.
What volunteers do:
Volunteers perform a wide variety of tasks and activities, including
Who may volunteer?
Volunteer positions fall into two categories: (1) individuals who may or may not already have the skills to become naturalists, educators, and so on, but who have a strong interest in the natural world and a desire to learn, and (2) individuals who have special skills that they are willing to share with the Sanctuary, such as carpentry, plumbing, computer programming, photography, automobile repair, drawing, and so on.
Volunteer opportunities are created on an individual basis and can vary in terms of time commitment and duration.
Orientation, mentoring, and continuing education are all part of the volunteer program. An assortment of workshops and field trips are scheduled at various times during the year.
How do volunteers benefit?
There are many benefits to being a volunteer at Corkscrew swamp Sanctuary, including receiving
Interested? Click HERE for a volunteer application.