Jobs / Volunteer Opportunities
Internships
Land Restoration Internship Program
The Land Restoration Department seeks an intern for the Spring 2012 season. The Land Restoration Intern will support the L.R. Department under the direction of the Manager of Land Restoration.
Land Restoration Internship Listing
Interdepartmental Internship
Volunteer
Our volunteer staff is vital to the operation of The Schuylkill Center. Whether teaching, restoring trails, or working "behind the scenes," volunteers contribute to furthering the goals of the organizations. There are opportunities during weekdays, in the evenings and on weekends. The amount of time you donate is up to you.
Environmental Education
The Center’s Education Department is in constant need of extra hands to assist with daily projects and programs like our Watershed Education and Stewardship Workshops (conducted off-site), maintaining and organizing teaching materials, caring for bird boxes, assisting with SCEE’s Bird Census’ (January and June), and staffing special events like Halloween Hikes, Festival of Insects, and the Philadelphia County Envirothon. For more information, contact Virginia Ranly, 215-482-7300 x129 or vranly@schuylkillcenter.org.
Wildlife Rehabilitation
The Schuylkill Center's Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic is a state and federally licensed facility that treats over 3,000 wild animals per year. Would you like to volunteer and become part of a team that cares for native birds, reptiles, and mammals? We ask for a 4-hour per week commitment, no experience necessary.
Attend one of our volunteer orientations to find out all about what’s involved and whether volunteering at the clinic is right for you. Volunteer orientation sessions for Spring 2012 are:
- Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Saturday, March 24, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
To become a volunteer you must...
- be at least 18 years old to work on site, although younger volunteers are welcome to assist on supervised projects that can be done outside the clinic.
- be willing to work at least one 4 hour shift per week.
- have an up-to-date tetanus vaccination.
- attend one orientation.
To volunteer at the clinic, please contact Rick Schubert at 216-482-8217 or richard@schuylkillcenter.org.
Land Restoration
Get outside and work on the land with the Center's Land Restoration staff! Restoration Volunteer Workdays occur on the third Saturday morning of each month, starting in March. Tasks include care and maintenance of native plants within our restoration sites, removal of invasive species, maintaining deer fence, and trail upkeep. By participating in these activities, you help us preserve the habitat quality of our woodlands, meadows, ponds, and streams.
Remember to dress in layers, wear sturdy boots, and bring bottled water. Water refills and snacks are provided to participants.
To volunteer, contact Joanne Donohue at (215) 482-7300, ext. 144 or joanne@schuylkillcenter.org.
Native Plant Nursery
Attention Gardeners! Our Nursery is always looking for new volunteers to help pot up plants for the Native Plant Sales. Volunteers are needed during the week from March to September. This is a great opportunity to socialize with other native plant enthusiasts! If you are interested in joining the Nursery Group, contact Joanne Donohue at joanne@schuylkillcenter.org.
Development/Administration/Public Relations Office
Help the Development and Administrative Offices with tasks like conducting market research, coordinating and staffing special member and fundraising events, participating on the Membership Committee, performing data entry, and assisting with direct mailings. Do you have graphic design skills? Then our Public Relations Department wants you! Help us create various marketing communications materials. To learn more about any of these opportunities, contact Emily Simmons at (215) 482-7300, ext. 125 or esimmons@schuylkillcenter.org.
Special Events
Volunteers are needed for special events held at The Center. A few of our annual events include the Festival of Insects, Halloween Hikes & Hayrides, and the Native Plant Sale. Typical activities include working with children to make crafts or lead a hike, encouraging people to become a member of The Center, and assisting with the needs of guests. Volunteers work directly with The Center’s staff; snacks and meals are provided during the events. To learn more, contact Claire Morgan, 215-482-7300 x120 or cmorgan@schuylkillcenter.org.
Environmental Art Program
Are you interested in helping The Center present its Environmental Art exhibitions? Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks to help the Art Program thrive. If you are a people-person, you could help with Opening Receptions and our other special events. Or if you're more hands-on, you could work directly with artists to fabricate and install artwork on the trails. We also need help behind the scenes, with organizing, design, printing, and research projects in the Art Program office. For more information, please contact Associate Director, Environmental Arts Program, Jenny Laden at 215-482-7300 x113 or jladen@schuylkillcenter.org
