COMMUNITY SCIENCE VOLUNTEER
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Volunteers have been the leading force behind Alabama Audubon since its founding. If you want to help us achieve our mission to promote conservation and a greater knowledge of birds, their habitats, and the natural world, then we invite you to find out more about our current opportunities.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE VOLUNTEER
You can assist the Science & Conservation Director, Dr. Lianne Koczur, with ongoing research efforts designed to investigate Alabama’s bird populations and the challenges they face. Duties vary according to the needs of each project, but all involve opportunities to learn bird-monitoring protocols and best practices in data collection. It is a great way to contribute to the long-term well-being of our avian friends.
POTENTIAL TASKS
Monitoring various bird species using standard protocols
Participating in bird counts
Recording and reporting data using standardized protocols
REQUIREMENTS
The Community Science Volunteer must—
Demonstrate basic and consistent bird-identification skills
Follow standard protocols with consistency and a detail-oriented mindset
Commit to a schedule over a fixed, predetermined time frame
Have a vehicle or other means of reliable transportation
Provide their own binoculars if needed / A limited number of loaner pairs may be available
TIME EXPECTATIONS
Community Science Volunteers will coordinate with the Science & Conservation Director to develop a participation schedule that is compatible with both the individual’s availability and the requirements of the project.