Volunteer at Ballard Nature Center
Volunteers are essential to the Ballard Nature Center. Volunteers host the visitor center on weekends, build foot bridges & benches, maintain trails, conduct yard work, and help with programs and special projects. Without out our volunteers, the Ballard Nature Center would not have grown into what we are today! We would love to help you find a way to share your time and talent with us!


Volunteer Opportunities
Weekend Visitor Center Host: Open the visitor center, greet visitors, and answer the phone, and miscellaneous assignments

Maintenance: Trail monitoring, maintain and construct footbridges, benches, trim trees, mow grass, etc.

Naturalist Assistant: Help with schools and other groups that visit the nature center: assist with trail walks

Fundraising Projects or Events: Help with the annual banquet and other fundraising ideas, grant writing, etc.

Special Projects or Events: Help with the outdoor days event, fundraising banquet, nature photography, workshops, exhibits, newsletters, etc.