Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers & Friends assist in a variety of roles throughout the year. If you would like to learn more about the ecology and habitat, that surrounds Waquoit Bay or if you are just interested hearing more about us please consider joining our dedicated group of volunteers.
To inquire about current volunteer needs or to sign up for any of the positions below, please email: Laurie Tompkins, Volunteer Coordinator or call 774-255.4268. To sign up for our e-newsletters to receive notices about upcoming events and additional volunteer opportunities click here!
Visitor Greeters
New & Returning Volunteers
Training & Information session – Monday, June 16 at 9:15AM – 12:00PM.
R.S.V.P – laurie.tompkins@mass.gov
The Waquoit Bay Reserve is seeking volunteer Visitor Greeters to assist staff with greeting the public in the summer months, June, July, and August. Greeters are needed Monday through Friday; 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., and weekend mornings.
Greeters assist our interpretive staff with family programs, help keep the Visitor Center stocked with educational materials and help manage inventory of brochures and pamphlets. Greeters will also help with or support interpretive programs, estate tours, seining in the bay, story times, and arts and crafts projects as needed. Our education and interpretive staff will provide all necessary training.
Greeters will learn about the ecology of Waquoit Bay, current projects happening at the Reserve, and issues facing Cape Cod such as wastewater, energy, and human impacts on our coastal ecosystems. You will also learn to answer the most frequently asked questions about the Reserve; as well as the many recreational opportunities available to visitors such as trails, swimming, and fishing and kayaking.
We are looking for individuals who want to learn about environmental issues facing Cape Cod, people who like to interact with the public and enjoy a relaxed, fun-filled environment.
Volunteer Stewards & Trail Monitors
New & Returning Volunteers
Training & Information session is Wednesday, May 14th at 9:30AM – 11:00AM.
R.S.V.P – laurie.tompkins@mass.gov
The Waquoit Bay Reserve maintains more than 1300 acres of protected land with more than 15 miles of trails in Falmouth and Mashpee. To help us take care of the Reserve lands, we are looking for volunteers to assist with monitoring activities on our trails.
If you enjoy walking the trails at South Cape Beach, the Quashnet Woods, or other Reserve areas, then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for committed folks who would be willing to walk a section of trail on a regular basis (about once every week or two) and report on any issues you encounter and/or interesting observations we could share with other Reserve visitors.
In addition to walking trails, our land stewards occasionally help with invasive species removal on Reserve properties. Training and identification will be provided by our Stewardship Coordinator.
School Field Trip & Classroom Volunteers
The Reserve’s Education Team is looking for volunteers to assist with spring and fall field trips at the Reserve Visitor Center. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with kids and have an interest in science education; this volunteer opportunity is a rewarding experience. Training will be provided for all volunteers interested in assisting or leading an educational station during the field trips.
Time commitment: Scheduling is flexible, and on-call basis.
Please contact: Jayne.DiCandio@mass.gov to express interest.
