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Volunteer With Us
Volunteers play an essential role in supporting wildlife conservation, maintaining refuge habitats, and connecting people with nature. Whether you enjoy working outdoors, sharing your knowledge, or lending a helping hand, there's a way to make a difference! Volunteer opportunities vary throughout the year based on seasonal needs and ongoing projects. Whether you're interested in joining a regular crew or helping with occasional events, we'd love to hear from you! Complete our Volunteer Interest Form to learn more about available opportunities and sign up for email updates.
Volunteer Opportunities
Trail Maintenance
Help care for refuge trails! Volunteers assist with clearing overgrown vegetation, maintaining parking areas and trail infrastructure, removing debris, and keeping trails safe and welcoming for visitors.
Pollinator Gardens
Get your hands dirty while helping pollinators thrive! Volunteers work alongside the Friends of Monomoy to maintain the pollinator garden at refuge headquarters. Seasonal projects include planting, weeding, mulching, and general garden upkeep.
Invasive Species Management
Help protect native plants and wildlife by managing invasive species throughout the refuge. Volunteers assist with identifying, cutting, and removing invasive vegetation to improve habitat health and biodiversity.
Public Programs and Outreach
Share your passion for nature with the community! Volunteers support public programs and visitor outreach at Fred's Shed on Morris Island and the Visitor Center in downtown Chatham, welcoming visitors and sharing information about the refuge's wildlife, habitats, and recreational opportunities.
Internships
Interested in gaining hands-on experience in conservation? Internships offer students and emerging professionals opportunities to develop valuable skills while supporting wildlife conservation, habitat management, and public engagement. The Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Refuge Complex has worked with several organizations to provide these opportunities, including the Student Conservation Association (SCA), American Conservation Experience (ACE), Hispanic Access Foundation, and Northwoods Stewardship Center.
Friends and Partners
Protecting wildlife and their habitats is a shared effort! Through partnerships with local organizations, conservation groups, and community members, we're able to expand our reach and accomplish more together.
Friends of Monomoy
The Friends of Monomoy is an independent, all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge. Through wildlife conservation projects, educational programs, guided bird walks, and visitor outreach, the Friends help protect the refuge's natural resources and connect more people with its unique coastal habitats. Interested in becoming a member, volunteering, or getting more involved? Visit the Friends of Monomoy website to learn more.