Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome volunteers from everywhere. Birders of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Send us an e-mail message or call the numbers listed below to get further details on meeting times and places.
Interested in joining the Board of the ACM?
Attend a board meeting to find out more about the Board and to meet its members. The Board meets every fourth Tuesday from 7 to 8:45 pm at the Uptown Lunds in Minneapolis (1450 West Lake Street ). The next meeting is April 26. All board meetings are open to everyone. For more information, contact Susan Anderson at susan331@mac.com or 612.331.1117.
Looking for a new Conservation Committee Chair and more members!
The Conservation Committee is looking for new members and a new chair. Joining this committee is a great way to contribute your talents and time on behalf of birds and the environment. Members are welcome to join at any time. If you’re interested in chairing the committee, click here to read more about the position and how to apply.
OTHER CHAPTER VOLUNTEER OPENINGS:
- Field Trip Leaders (3 – 9 hrs/mon.) – Lead from 1 – 3 field trips/month (actually leading only one trip would be greatly appreciated).
- Education Committee Chair (4 hrs/mon.) – Chair Education Committee and develop programs for in-school visits and adult environmental education.
- Education Committee members –– Assist the Education Chair in carrying out the education programs. Advise the Education chair on education issues.
- Conservation Committee members (2 hrs/mon.) – Assist Conservation Committee Chair in carrying out programs and offer advice on environmental matters.
- Important Bird Areas (IBAs) Nomination writer (10 – 20 hrs/yr) – Write up nominations for IBAs in the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis membership area.
- Birdathon Coordinator (10 hrs/yr) – Coordinate the annual Birdathon Fundraiser each year. It is usually held sometime during the spring migration.
MORE INFORMATION: Jerry Bahls (763) 572-2333, jobaud@comcast.net or John Arthur (952) 931-0819, Vice President
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH AUDUBON MINNESOTA:
Project BirdSafe
Project BirdSafe is looking for new volunteers. This research project is run by the University of Minnesota and Audubon Minnesota and focuses on bird-building collisions. Volunteers walk research routes to pick up birds that have hit windows. Volunteer training sessions will be held April 14th (and April 9th if necessary). For more information visit http://mn.audubon.org/events/2329
Breeding Bird Atlas
The Atlas is conducted by volunteer citizen scientists; you don’t have to be an expert, just be confident of the species you report. With 2352 priority blocks to survey we need every interested birder to participate. In addition to block surveys, breeding evidence observations can be submitted by mobile birders and observers documenting breeding evidence anywhere in the state – any block, backyard, or other favorite site. Contact Bonnie Sample at bsample@audubon.org or 651-739-9332 ext. 20 for more information and to get connected to the Regional Coordinator in your area. Or click here for the Audubon Minnesota BBA page.