Shore Bird Ambassador

Opportunity Overview:
The Trustees is seeking individuals with wildlife habitat experience to help educate our visitors about the various bird habitats on Martha’s Vineyard. As a Shore Bird Ambassador, you will have the opportunity to share your love of our special birds that call Martha’s Vineyard home while educating our visitors on the need to protect our most vulnerable inhabitants. The Trustees has long identified the management of suitable habitat for shore birds as a key goal but has also found it challenging to balance the needs of shore birds with the unique environment of Martha’s Vineyard. Shore Bird Ambassadors will be stationed at several gatehouses across the island and will be provided the opportunity to speak with visitors and answering their questions.

Reports to: Coastal Ecologist, Islands

Covid-19 Volunteer Safety:
The health and safety of Trustees’ volunteers, staff and visitors is our top priority.

• If you are not feeling well, please stay home
• If you have been in contact with someone with Covid-19 or someone displaying symptoms of Covid-19, please stay home
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Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to the following):

• Educate our visitors about our shore birds across Martha’s Vineyard
• Communicate effectively with staff and other volunteers
• Adhere to The Trustees safety and COVID-19 protocols
• Log volunteer hours

Qualifications:

• Experience identifying and discussing wildlife habitat
• Ability to participate in light walking/hiking
• Ability to withstand hot/humid conditions
• General interest in land conservation
• Familiarity with bird behavior
• Have excellent communication and customer skills
• Have reliable transportation

Time Commitment:
Minimum of 2, two-hours shifts per month May - October

For more information
Contact the Volunteer Services Team at [email protected]

To explore other volunteer opportunities, visit our volunteer page at http://volunteer.thetrustees.org/
 
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