The Newton Conservators is a volunteer organization. We need your help! Please consider volunteering in one of the following roles:
New ongoing roles!
- Membership Coordinator – Little Green Light, Mailchimp, or similar experience preferred. Age 18+; role involves a significant training period and a 2-year commitment is preferred.
- Bookkeeper – accounting and/or Quicken experience preferred. Age 18+; role involves a significant training period and a 2-year commitment is preferred.
E-bulletin Coordinator Assist in writing, editing, and publishing our occasional e-bulletin. Mailchimp or similar experience preferred. Age 18+
Social Media Coordinator. Post content obtained from directors to various social media in order to raise awareness of Conservators activities and environmental issues. Age 18+
Biodiversity Survey Volunteer. Assist with biological surveys of Newton’s open spaces and with associated public events.
Conservation Restriction Monitoring Volunteer. Work with experienced Conservators board members to walk Newton’s parks and open spaces that have Conservation Restrictions (CRs) to ensure that the use and management of each site meets the CR’s requirements. Help take photographs, mark on a map where each photograph was taken, and give input to the final written report sent to the City or landowner. CR monitoring is done once a year, usually in the early fall.
Invasive Plant Removal Volunteer. Under the supervision of an experienced board member, work with other volunteers to identify and remove invasive plants from city parks and open spaces to protect biodiversity and native species. Some physical work required, with the usual outdoor risk of ticks and poison ivy – appropriate clothing and precautions advised.
Outreach and Tabling Volunteer. Work with our Outreach Coordinator to involve more people with the Conservators by answering questions and collecting sign-ups in person and by developing materials such as handouts and flyers.
Walks Volunteer. Attend walks and help the walk leader by collecting contact information and answering or capturing questions asked by participants.
Want to apply?
Please fill out our Volunteer Application Form and our Volunteer Release Form if you’re interested in any of these activities. Feel free to send an email to the Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions!
