Join the NH Audubon team! Volunteers at NH Audubon play a crucial role in the fulfillment of our mission. We could not accomplish all we do without them. Volunteers serve important functions in our statewide offices in Concord, four program centers, our 30+ sanctuaries, and field locations across the state. NH Audubon chapters are also run completely by volunteers. Volunteer positions will be posted below as the need arises. For general questions about volunteering with NH Audubon, please email [email protected]. Thank you for your interest!
This volunteer will provide assistance to staff in the Membership and Development department by completing a variety of office tasks, including assembling mailings, organizing files, and preparing for events. Attention to detail and experience with computers, specifically a CRM database, is a plus, as researching and updating addresses and gift entry would also be useful for this volunteer to assist with.
Preferred commitment is one or more half days per week in the Concord office. Hours may fluctuate depending on priorities.
If you are interested in this opportunity, contact Jennifer Thomas, [email protected], (603) 224-9909 x310.
This volunteer position will support the legislative activities of the Conservation Department and Environmental Policy Committee by researching selected bills, monitoring hearing schedules, maintaining matrix of bills of interest, managing production and distribution of legislative testimony, and performing other duties as prioritized. The position will require irregular hours, specifically from January – March, but the position will be active during the entire legislative season through June. Access to a computer, copier and scanner are required. A B.A with a concentration in science or humanities is preferred. An understanding of the legislative process and prior proofreading experience is a plus. The volunteer may attend Environmental Policy meetings as an aspect of the position, but this is not required. This position will report to the Senior Advisor for Science and Policy. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact [email protected].
Volunteer will assist with the creation and distribution of publications such a bird checklists produced by NH Audubon. Primary tasks include stocking the NH Audubon store, maintaining inventory, creating new publications, preparing promotional materials, and tracking expenses and income. Proficiency with layout software, good writing ability and good organizational skills required. Experience with publications helpful. Familiarity with nature preferred. Contact Becky Suomala [email protected]
Volunteer will research specific foundations using on-line and in-house sources to determine if they are a potential fit for NH Audubon programs. Initial work will be researching an existing list of funder names. Experience with computers and excellent organization skills are required. Familiarity with NH Audubon is helpful, or a willingness to read through organization publications. The position requires a half day, once a week or once every other week, in the Concord office. Some work can be done from home once training is complete. Contact Becky Suomala, [email protected].
There are many different surveys for volunteers with varying abilities and time commitments. View a list of field surveys and other opportunities.
Volunteer will prepare bird sighting data from 1987 to 2009 for upload into eBird from the New Hampshire Bird Records database. Tasks include reviewing and standardizing location names, researching locations that are vague or unclear, and mapping locations in eBird. It requires creative research skills and persistence to find old place names. Familiarity with Excel, eBird and Google Maps preferred. Good record keeping and attention to detail are important and some knowledge of birds (common vs. rare) is helpful. Some work can be done at home, but training and most research takes place in the Concord office. If you are interested this opportunity, contact Becky Suomala, [email protected], 603-224-9909 x309.
Volunteer will assist with error checking and updating the NH database of bird sightings in eBird. The primary task for this position is to research location and information discrepancies in eBird reports and contact observers to resolve questions about their sightings. Additional tasks include requesting additional details on some reports and possible eBird review of older records. Proficiency with computers and familiarity with NH birds required, familiarity with eBird and internet tools preferred. Although some work may be done from home, most work will take place at the NH Audubon McLane Center in Concord. If you are interested this opportunity, contact Becky Suomala, [email protected], 603-224-9909 x309.
The Backyard Winter Bird Survey is looking for a volunteer Project Assistant to help with office tasks including processing incoming surveys, recording donations, responding to participants, and entering data in the computer. Experience with computers (including e-mail) and good attention to detail is required. The position requires a half day, once a week, in the Concord office. If you are interested this opportunity, contact Becky Suomala, [email protected], 603-224-9909 x309.
We are looking for someone to help in the many and varied tasks needed to keep our publication running smoothly. This volunteer will computerize and maintain our subscription files, maintain publication files, respond to subscribers via email and letters, assist with solicitation of new subscribers, and prepare materials for mailings; including labeling, copying, stuffing envelopes, researching addresses, and comparing names on lists, as well as other duties as assigned. Experience with computers and good attention to detail is required. The position requires a half day, once a week, in the Concord office. If you are interested this opportunity, contact Becky Suomala, [email protected], 603-224-9909 x309.
This volunteer position will make weekly updates to our display boards at the Pollinator Garden at the McLane Center in Concord. The task involves checking to see what plants are in bloom, taking photos of plants and pollinators, and creating species information cards for the garden display. Person must be familiar with the computer and interested in researching plants and insects. If you are interested, contact If you are interested contact Diane De Luca.
We are looking for volunteer gardeners who can help once a week in the Pollinator Garden at the McLane Center in Concord. Tasks involve weeding, watering, transplanting, moving dirt, and other tasks to help the garden thrive. If you are interested, contact Diane De Luca.