St. Johns Regional Audubon
Celebrating and protecting birds from the river to the ocean in NE Florida
Volunteering
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Meade
Want to enrich your life and make a difference?
When you volunteer your time, you can experience a range of benefits that can enhance your life in countless ways – such as knowing that you are helping birds and the habitat they need to thrive. Along the way you will get the opportunity to meet like-minded people and maybe make some new friends!
We are an all-volunteer organization with a number of ways in which you can make a difference. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form below. Our Volunteer Coordinator, Mindy Hellman, will pass your information along to the appropriate Committee Chair, who will contact you.
On this page, we post some specific needs we and some of our partners in conservation have in northeast Florida.
SJRA Education and Tabling/Social Events
St. Johns Regional Audubon is excited to be building some partnerships that will expand our outreach into our local community. To be successful, we need more volunteers – whether they are experienced birders or new to birding!
Currently, we are looking for volunteers for the following:
- Our Education Team, which focuses on kids
- Tabling and social events
Join us on the Litter Gitter
We partner with the Matanzas Riverkeeper once a month from September to May for a Litter Gitter clean up in the Matanzas Rivershed. These clean ups are limited to seven people in order to make room for the garbage we collect at the shorelines.
To participate in one of these clean ups, contact Dave Wiinikainen (littergitter@stjonsaudubon.com) for the schedule and for informationon how to sign up.
Become an EagleWatcher
The SJRA is a strong supporter of Audubon Florida’s iconic EagleWatch program in St. Johns and all of Putnam Counties.
EagleWatch season runs from October to May each year. Over 30 SJRA members and friendsactively participate in EagleWatch in our area and we need more volunteers – particularly for Putnam County.
Become a NE Florida Shorebird Steward
Florida has miles of beaches, yet only a few areas remain with the habitat needed by our beach- nesting birds – Least Terns, Wilson’s Plovers, Black Skimmers, and American Oystercatchers. During our summer months, shorebird stewards are critical to protecting these birds and their remaining habitat from disturbances.
This why the SJRA supports the Florida Shorebird Alliance’s efforts to put stewards on our public beaches where shorebirds nest in the summer.
Want to help? The most important thing you need to be a bird steward is the desire to help our beach-nesting birds have a successful nesting season!
Lights Out Northeast Florida
Florida has miles of beaches, yet only a few areas remain with the habitat needed by our beach- nesting birds – Least Terns, Wilson’s Plovers, Black Skimmers, and American Oystercatchers. During our summer months, shorebird stewards are critical to protecting these birds and their remaining habitat from disturbances.
This why the SJRA supports the Florida Shorebird Alliance’s efforts to put stewards on our public beaches where shorebirds nest in the summer.
Want to help? The most important thing you need to be a bird steward is the desire to help our beach-nesting birds have a successful nesting season!