Volunteer
Below are several different volunteering opportunities--both local and global!
***Volunteering with some organizations is currently on hold due to COVID-19 until further notice.***
***Volunteering with some organizations is currently on hold due to COVID-19 until further notice.***
LOCAL Volunteering
Cottonwood Canyons Foundation -
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Description: "Volunteers are the backbone of the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, leading wildflower walks during the summer, guiding students through a winter wonderland on snow shoes, taking photos and tabling at community events, and getting dirty while building trails and digging out stubborn invasive weeds. Opportunities abound for assisting us in our mission to improve the environments of Millcreek Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon, and Little Cottonwood Canyon."
FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake -
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Description: "We live along the shores of something GREAT - Great Salt Lake. And whether we perceive it or not, during its relatively short life as a remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville, It has affected all of us. From the ancients who lived in the Great Salt lake wetlands To the growing populations of today and tomorrow, The Lake affect continues to modify, influence and impress our lives."
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium -
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Description: "Share your passion for our living planet, and help guests Explore, Discover, and Learn. Participants in the LLPA Volunteer Program are valuable members of our team. LLPA volunteers participate in a variety of roles, and are an integral part of daily operations, events, and special projects at the aquarium."
Natural History Museum of Utah -
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Description: "Volunteers play a vital role at the Natural History Museum of Utah. They work in every department of the Museum to help us to achieve our mission of illuminating the natural world and the place of humans within it. Whether you want to work behind the scenes with our collections, share your passion for natural history with guests, facilitate field trips for school kids, or put your organizational skills to work for our Registrar, we've got a volunteer position that will spark your interest and utilize your talents. Volunteer today!"
Nature Abounds -
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Description: "There are many ways you can volunteer with Nature Abounds from sharing your art and crafting skills to observing and reporting from your community to raising awareness about issues you care about."
Ogden Nature Center -
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Description: "The Ogden Nature Center has volunteer opportunities for all ages and abilities. Whether teaching a group of fourth graders about pond ecology or maintaining one of our many trails or gardens, over 1,000 people volunteer at the Ogden Nature Center annually.Volunteers range in age from 6-94 and there are plenty of opportunities for you!"
Recycle Utah Green Guru -
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Description: "Volunteering with Recycle Utah means getting fresh air, burning calories, and making your community cleaner and greener. You can learn about re-use, recycling, composting, water conservation, and so much more while you’re here. If you would like to join the fun and volunteer, please contact Eric at (435) 649-9698 or email [email protected]."
ReLEAF UTAH -
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Description: "Young, old and in between – let’s make an impact together. We hope you will join us for a tree-loving event."
Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter -
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Description: "Volunteers are a vital part of our mission at the Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter. As we strive to Preserve the land, Educate the community about the value of nature, and Nurture, both, the ecosystem and our human connection to the natural landscape, we cannot do it without the help of dedicated volunteers!"
Tracy Aviary -
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Description: "Our volunteers are a vital part of the magic of Tracy Aviary. While Tracy Aviary certainly benefits from the time, energies, and talents of our volunteers, they in turn enjoy hands-on experiences, meet others with similar interests, and help support one of only two public aviaries in the nation. Investigate the types of volunteer positions available and choose one that's right for you!"
TreeUtah -
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Description: "Volunteer with us! Volunteers truly are the heartwood of TreeUtah and make our work possible. Thousands of dedicated and hardworking people like you help us each year to accomplish our goals. In 2017 with the help of 2,351 volunteers, TreeUtah planted 9,461 trees. Join us in 2018 to plant even more trees in communities across Utah. We hope that you will consider these diverse volunteer opportunities to fulfill your call to give back to your communities!"
Utah's Hogle Zoo -
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Description: "We offer volunteer opportunities in many areas of the Zoo. If you have a passion for animals, conservation and the environment, then Utah’s Hogle Zoo is the place for you. Review the volunteer options below and find your purr-fect fit! Volunteer benefits include learning about the animal world, its ecology and conservation, making new friends, developing new skills and contributing to the quality of life in our community. Oh! Did we mention volunteer recognition events and parties, as well as a discount on food and souvenirs?"
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah -
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Description: "What volunteering does for you: Unique opportunity to work directly with wildlife and make a meaningful impact to their lives. Meet new people and make new friends. Strengthen your sense of community. Gain first hand knowledge of environmental issues. Learn new and practical skills. Gain insight into a field of interest. Strengthen and improve resumes for employment and scholarships."
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "Volunteers are the backbone of the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, leading wildflower walks during the summer, guiding students through a winter wonderland on snow shoes, taking photos and tabling at community events, and getting dirty while building trails and digging out stubborn invasive weeds. Opportunities abound for assisting us in our mission to improve the environments of Millcreek Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon, and Little Cottonwood Canyon."
FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "We live along the shores of something GREAT - Great Salt Lake. And whether we perceive it or not, during its relatively short life as a remnant of ancient Lake Bonneville, It has affected all of us. From the ancients who lived in the Great Salt lake wetlands To the growing populations of today and tomorrow, The Lake affect continues to modify, influence and impress our lives."
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "Share your passion for our living planet, and help guests Explore, Discover, and Learn. Participants in the LLPA Volunteer Program are valuable members of our team. LLPA volunteers participate in a variety of roles, and are an integral part of daily operations, events, and special projects at the aquarium."
Natural History Museum of Utah -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "Volunteers play a vital role at the Natural History Museum of Utah. They work in every department of the Museum to help us to achieve our mission of illuminating the natural world and the place of humans within it. Whether you want to work behind the scenes with our collections, share your passion for natural history with guests, facilitate field trips for school kids, or put your organizational skills to work for our Registrar, we've got a volunteer position that will spark your interest and utilize your talents. Volunteer today!"
Nature Abounds -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "There are many ways you can volunteer with Nature Abounds from sharing your art and crafting skills to observing and reporting from your community to raising awareness about issues you care about."
Ogden Nature Center -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "The Ogden Nature Center has volunteer opportunities for all ages and abilities. Whether teaching a group of fourth graders about pond ecology or maintaining one of our many trails or gardens, over 1,000 people volunteer at the Ogden Nature Center annually.Volunteers range in age from 6-94 and there are plenty of opportunities for you!"
Recycle Utah Green Guru -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "Volunteering with Recycle Utah means getting fresh air, burning calories, and making your community cleaner and greener. You can learn about re-use, recycling, composting, water conservation, and so much more while you’re here. If you would like to join the fun and volunteer, please contact Eric at (435) 649-9698 or email [email protected]."
ReLEAF UTAH -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "Young, old and in between – let’s make an impact together. We hope you will join us for a tree-loving event."
Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "Volunteers are a vital part of our mission at the Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter. As we strive to Preserve the land, Educate the community about the value of nature, and Nurture, both, the ecosystem and our human connection to the natural landscape, we cannot do it without the help of dedicated volunteers!"
Tracy Aviary -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "Our volunteers are a vital part of the magic of Tracy Aviary. While Tracy Aviary certainly benefits from the time, energies, and talents of our volunteers, they in turn enjoy hands-on experiences, meet others with similar interests, and help support one of only two public aviaries in the nation. Investigate the types of volunteer positions available and choose one that's right for you!"
TreeUtah -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "Volunteer with us! Volunteers truly are the heartwood of TreeUtah and make our work possible. Thousands of dedicated and hardworking people like you help us each year to accomplish our goals. In 2017 with the help of 2,351 volunteers, TreeUtah planted 9,461 trees. Join us in 2018 to plant even more trees in communities across Utah. We hope that you will consider these diverse volunteer opportunities to fulfill your call to give back to your communities!"
Utah's Hogle Zoo -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "We offer volunteer opportunities in many areas of the Zoo. If you have a passion for animals, conservation and the environment, then Utah’s Hogle Zoo is the place for you. Review the volunteer options below and find your purr-fect fit! Volunteer benefits include learning about the animal world, its ecology and conservation, making new friends, developing new skills and contributing to the quality of life in our community. Oh! Did we mention volunteer recognition events and parties, as well as a discount on food and souvenirs?"
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah -
CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER
Description: "What volunteering does for you: Unique opportunity to work directly with wildlife and make a meaningful impact to their lives. Meet new people and make new friends. Strengthen your sense of community. Gain first hand knowledge of environmental issues. Learn new and practical skills. Gain insight into a field of interest. Strengthen and improve resumes for employment and scholarships."
Global volunteering
There will soon be many global volunteering opportunities listed here!
In the meantime, check out how you can "Follow the Frog" with the Rainforest Alliance!
In the meantime, check out how you can "Follow the Frog" with the Rainforest Alliance!
Below is a very funny & interesting video about Follow the Frog, a campaign through Rainforest Alliance that sells and distributes products that are sustainable in order to help save our rainforests.
All that you need to do to "follow the frog" is to buy items with a "Rainforest Alliance Certified" sticker when shopping. When doing so, you have officially helped save our magnificent rainforests that thousands of exotic wildlife species call their home. To learn more, please watch the video below. |