VOLUNTEER

Volunteer

With 300 acres to maintain, Owl’s Hill relies on the generous support of volunteers. Our devoted volunteers play an essential role in fulfilling our core mission work here at Owl's Hill Nature Sanctuary.

Volunteers serve in many capacities from visitor services and trained Trail Guides to gardening, trail maintenance and special event help. Regardless of whether you have an hour or many hours, whether you would like to volunteer weekly, monthly or once in a while, we will help you find the perfect opportunity that matches your schedule, talents and interests.

Reasons to volunteer at Owl's Hill:

To spend some time in the great outdoors
To share and inspire others with your love of nature
To add to your knowledge base of Tennessee's natural history
To have fun while making the world a better place
To meet others with common interests

Already an Owl's Hill Volunteer?

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How can I help?

Trail Guides: Trail Guides lead interpretative hikes for school field trips (week days) or public program days (Saturdays).
Gardeners & Weed Warriors: Help maintain various flower gardens; remove invasive plant species and weeds.
Trail Keepers: Help build, rebuild and maintain trails.
Administrative - General Office: assist in the Visitor Center with a variety of tasks that may include data entry, answering the phone, assisting Day Pass visitors, assisting with large-scale mailings, preparing field trip packets and other special projects.
Special Events: Assist with organizing and event-day activities with events such as like Owl Day, guided hike days, Dinner in the Forest and birthday parties
Citizen Science Research: Participate in annual bird counts and butterfly counts. Assist with monarch larvae study and bird banding.

How do I apply?

Please complete the Volunteer Application Form. We will notify you of upcoming volunteer orientations and events.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Planning a group service day?

If you are interested in coordinating a project for your workplace, community, school or scouting group, please fill out our Group Service Day Request Form.

GROUP SERVICE DAY REQUEST

Counselor-in-Training

Youth ages 12-17 can apply to serve as counselors-in-training for our summer camp program. For more information about being a CIT, read our program description and FAQs.