Volunteer Opportunities

Photos of the Manitou Beach Work Party taken (c) Lisa Wright

Summer Interns work in the field and in our office located at 500 East Avenue

They work at outreach                        Scouts build kiosks and boardwalks

and other special events                       on our preserves

Volunteers work spring & fall at work parties      On Earth day and Day of Caring                And in the office at mailing parties  

Volunteering for Genesee Land Trust is fun and rewarding! We have opportunities that will match just about everybody's interests, talents, and availability. It's a great way you can help preserve open space.

Volunteers Needs Include:

Special Events and Public Outreach Opportunities 2010

• Winter Lectures Will Take Place in February, March and April
• The Native Plant Sale Takes Place on May 22nd
• The Backyard Habitat Garden Tour Takes Place on June 26th -- Sneak Preview Here

On-going Volunteer Needs

• Work Parties - Trail work, invasive plant control, trash pick up. At various preserves. Generally weekends. Visit Work Party Page Here
• Booth Staffers - Greet people and hand out information at various events.
• Mailing Parties- Help with mailings for memberships, annual appeal, etc. Generally week days.

Get involved with a Committee

• Special Events - Conceptualize, coordinate, or just help out with special events.
• Land Management - Training provided.(Monitors regularly visit their assigned preserve and work with the committee to develop and implement long-range management plans and coordinate maintenance.
• Public Relations - Be a part of our editorial team that writes and publishes the seasonal GLT Newsletter
• Development Committee - Research funding opportunities and/or help with grant writing

Email Assistant Director, Margaret Potter at:

info@geneseelandtrust.org or call Genesee Land Trust at (585) 256-2130