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Sign up to become a Volunteer at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary! There are many kinds of jobs for volunteers, and opportunities for all ages.

Discover the satisfaction of helping children understand the beauty and function of a bird's feather, assist in coordination of a variety of special programs and family events, or welcome visitors in our gift shop.

Kellogg Bird Sanctuary volunteers are asked to commit just 40 hours per year, which is less than one-half day per month.

Interested? Please complete the following application to be considered for our many volunteer opportunities.

 

Adult Volunteers
KBS Adult Volunteer Application (pdf)

VolunTeens (ages 13-17)
KBS VolunTEEN Application (pdf)

Tour Volunteers
Volunteer tour guides are needed year-round to lead groups ranging from preschool age to senior citizens through this unique wildlife conservation center. Each tour is about one and one-quarter hours long and are most often Monday-Friday between 10am and 2pm. Training is provided.
Tour Volunteer Description (pdf)

Resource Center Volunteers
Resource Center/Gift Shop volunteers are needed through out the year and are asked to work one Saturday or Sunday shift per month. From April through October volunteers may choose between a 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. shift or a 1 to 5 p.m. shift. From November through March volunteer shifts are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Training is provided.
Resource Center/Gift Shop Volunteer Description (pdf)

Garden Volunteers
The Bird Sanctuary is interested in volunteer gardeners! Do you have a green thumb? Do you want to weed, water, or take care of our sanctuary garden? Gloves, trowels and tools are available in the resource building for volunteer use. Contact us to schedule some hours in our garden today.
Garden Volunteeer Description (pdf)

Bird Care Volunteers
Bird Care Volunteers are needed year-round to to help care for the birds by assisting with feeding, cleaning and maintaining the enclosures and help with bird physical exams and checkups. Volunteer shifts are 4 hours between 9 and 5 on both weekdays and weekends. Bird Care Volunteers are asked to commit to one shift per week for a minimum of 6 months.
Bird Care Description  (pdf)

For more information call (269) 671-2510 or email birdsanctuary@kbs.msu.edu