Stage Nature Center is always looking for great volunteers (ages 14-adult) throughout the year for individual and group opportunities!
For Individual Volunteering
Please click the button below to fill the required Volunteer Application & Background Check/Photo Release. You can also pick up a hard copy from the Stage Nature Center building during open building hours.
Please see the application for available volunteer tasks.
Once you have submitted your Volunteer Application & Background Check/Photo Release, you will be contacted via email by nature center staff. Please note that Background Check processing can take several weeks.
We do not accept court-ordered volunteer hours at this time.
Teen volunteers (age 14+) may be required to schedule a 10 minute meeting with a parent and our volunteer coordinator to go over volunteering expectations and policies. We are happy to fill out volunteering slips for school organizations as needed for students.
For Group Volunteering
In the spring and fall, we accept corporate or other groups for land stewardship tasks. Volunteer applications are not required. Volunteers will sign a Hold Harmless & Photo Release form at the nature center prior to heading out to volunteer. Work will be done under the direction and supervision of one or more nature center staff depending on the size of your group (you will need to communicate the expected size of your group at booking, and confirm the count the week before your workday).
Age: Group members must be 14 years or older. Groups with minors must have an adult group supervisor volunteering as well.
Group size: Minimum group size is 5 volunteers (but we love larger groups!).
Availability: Groups are typically scheduled Tuesday-Friday, 9am-noon or noon-3pm.
Tasks: Typical tasks are invasive plant removal, trail maintenance, or native garden support, to be determined by our naturalists at the time of your scheduled workday. Work gloves and tools are provided. Work will be done under the direction and supervision of one or more nature center staff depending on the size of your group (you will need to communicate the expected size of your group at booking, and confirm the count the week before your workday).
What to bring: Volunteers should dress for the weather (long pants and sleeves recommended in all seasons), wear socks and closed-toe shoes, and bring a water bottle.
Please schedule at least a month in advance of your desired date.
For questions or to schedule a group workday, email our volunteer coordinator: sarah@troynaturesociety.org