Adult Volunteer Opportunities

Nature Guides

Nature Guides assist in teaching educational programs for visiting schoolchildren from September through June. Teatown’s education staff offers training sessions for anyone interested in becoming a guide. Requires a six-month teaching commitment of two hours per week plus attendance at monthly guide meetings.

Wildflower Guides and Garden Maintenance

Wildflower Island Guides lead small group tours of this two-acre treasure. Training begins each Spring with two Saturday or Sunday morning sessions.  After the initial training, the Wildflower Island Guides meet monthly on Saturday or Sunday through September for additional training. Novice guides also work one-on-one with a mentor. Requires a commitment of at least 6 tours per season (April through September) or to work the equivalent hours on Wildflower Island.

Special Events

Teatown hosts special events throughout the year, including Teatown’s Hudson River EagleFest℠, PlantFest, and the Pancake Brunch. There are many opportunities for volunteers to assist the Teatown staff at these events.

Administrative and Clerical

Volunteers are always needed to augment the skills and efforts of the Teatown staff with administrative and general office duties, as well as in the more specialized arenas of public relations, membership and volunteer services, and fund raising.

Trail Workers

Volunteer for a day of trail work at Teatown. We have projects for all interests and abilities. Clear trails, replace markers and signs, repair bridges and boardwalks, remove invasive plants and more. All ages and groups are welcome. Training, safety equipment and tools are provided.