Our clinic volunteers are an invaluable resource and uphold the functionality of the clinic by cleaning/disinfecting laundry, dishes, crates, habitats, floors and aviaries. Other tasks may include setting up habitats, grocery shopping, preparing food dishes, and occasionally helping with animal restraint. Volunteers should be prepared to get a little dirty in this department.
Our baby bird volunteers help raise infant songbirds in three-hour shifts between 6am and 6pm every day. The birds must all be hand-fed a special formula, and be offered appropriate food dishes, such as worms, fruit, veggies, and seed.
A horse leader is responsible for leading the horse safely during lessons. The horse leader’s primary goal is safety and controlling the horse. The leader’s main focus is paying attention to the horse, and listening closely to the instructor’s directions. The Horse Leader is also responsible for the preparation and care prior to and following…
Side walkers are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the student during the lesson. A side walker’s primary role is to support the student as needed. A side walker is required to assist with the lesson by relaying instructions, standing, walking and running next to the horse, as well as supporting the student per…
help keep the barn clean, safe and operating smoothly during program hours. Tasks include cleaning stalls and paddocks, sweeping, changing water, and cleaning tack.
Volunteers are a critical component in order to achieve our mission of supporting and caring for wildlife in need , teaching others about wildlife, wildlife issues, and encouraging humane stewardship of wildlife. Volunteers all come from unique backgrounds and bring with them specific skill sets. We have opportunities available such as: Hotline operator, Grant writing,…
Volunteers locate and monitor assigned nesting locations throughout Dennis. Volunteers record data about the nesting locations, the physical conditions of the structures, and nesting success. By monitoring Ospreys, we can ensure their conservation and protection, as well as identify structures that may need repairs or replacing. Please contact Tyler Maikath, the DCLT Outreach and Stewardship…
We are always looking for volunteers to help with mailings, filing, record keeping, and inventory.
Volunteer photographers will help the Trust in our outreach efforts by photographing Trust events, stewardship workdays, and Trust properties. Photographers donate their photos to the Trust, which we use at our discretion. We will attribute the photographer for any media uses. Please contact Tyler Maikath, the DCLT Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, at [email protected] for more…
Twice a month, DCLT holds a property clean-up project. DCLT asks that volunteers bring loppers or pruning shears, gloves, and wear reasonable clothes. Tasks include litter clean-up, trimming back plant growth, and maintaining trails. Please contact Tyler Maikath, the DCLT Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, at [email protected] for more information.