Volunteers are the heart and soul of Buena Vista Audubon. If you can spare as little as an hour a month, you can contribute significantly to the success of our chapter's goals of education, conservation, and community outreach, and help keep Buena Vista Lagoon environmentally viable and a treasure our grandchildren can appreciate. No experience necessary!

Here is a list of the volunteer positions available at BVAS. If you are interested in any of them, contact:
Annette Schneider 760-439-2473
or email bvaudubon@sbcglobal.net

 
Nature Center Host
 
Responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering the phone, and Gift Shop sales. Training is provided. Shifts are available Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm and 1 - 4 pm. Sign up for one shift a month, or as many as you like!
         
Nature Guides
 
If you enjoy working with children, you will love this job! Volunteers provide basic tours about birds and the lagoon for elementary school classes and small community groups. Assistants as well as leaders are needed, and training is provided
            
 
Road Show "Tabling" Volunteer
 
Assist with outreach and sales by manning a BVAS booth at special events such as the Carlsbad Village Faire, San Diego Bird Festival, Peppertree Days, and other area events. Only requires a few days each year.
       
 
Speakers Bureau
 
Volunteers speak to groups (Lions, Rotary, etc) about Buena Vista Lagoon, Buena Vista Audubon Society, and the Nature Center.
   
  Bird Counts Volunteer   Volunteers participate in monthly and special bird counts, including Buena Vista Lagoon Count, Whelan Lake Count, and Christmas Bird Count. It's a chance to see lots of birds with experienced leaders, while at the same time making a contribution to science! No experience necessary.
     
 
Grounds/Trail Volunteer   Assist with the maintenance of the Nature Center grounds and trail. Volunteers assist with the removal of invasive plants, removal of trash, plant watering, etc.
 
 
 
Social Committee   Welcome guests at monthly meetings. Help plan annual picnic, volunteer luncheon, and various banquets.
 
 
 
Special Projects Volunteer   Assist in various projects throughout the year. Especially needed are volunteers to help with periodic mailouts, including the monthly newsletter.
 
 
 
Fix-It Person for Nature Center   If you are a talented do-it-yourselfer looking for more projects, there's always something to fix around the Nature Center!
 
 
 
 
 
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