Volunteer at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center

• Docent– lead group tours, assist with school field trips and educational programs. Interpret the cultural and natural resources of the American River Parkway. Must be 18 y/o + to apply.
  • Click here to complete an online application.
  • Applications accepted year round. Orientation held end of summer and spring seasons.
• Animal Care Assistant – provide basic care for resident animal ambassadors. Must be at least 14 y/o to volunteer.
• Fund-raising Assistant – help implement various fundraising activities including mailings and events.
• Habitat Restoration Assistant– Assist with the planning and implementation of restoration projects in the Nature Study Area (NSA) and replica Maidu village. This includes weeding, watering, planting, pruning, and more.
• Trail Steward – serve as a representative of the Effie Yeaw Nature Center as you walk the trails, remove litter, educate visitors about park policies and interpret the resources of the Nature Study Area, a designated watchable wildlife area. Must be 18 y/o + to apply.
• Receptionist – Support our daily operations. Greet visitors, answer phones, sell parking passes, programs, and process Discovery Shop transactions. Ongoing support and training provided. Shifts occur every day, except Mondays, from 9am-1pm and 1-5pm.
• Special Event Assistant – assist nature center staff in event tasks. Special events occur year round – both educational and fundraiser events.
  • Nature Fest! Sunday, October 9, 2022. 10am-3pm.

Volunteers are encouraged to meet with the Manager of Volunteer Programs or their supervisors whenever necessary to discuss various scenarios that may occur. Periodic evaluations will be used to help improve the volunteer’s performance and to determine if the needs of the Nature Center are being met.

You can always call our Volunteer Programs Manager, Jacqueline, at (916) 875-3912.