Becoming a Volunteer
Volunteering at Meadowside Nature Center (MNC) provides a great way to get your hands dirty and work with nature. Volunteers help in every area of MNC whether it's on the floor greeting the public, behind the scenes caring for animals, or outside working in our gardens. Individuals, scout groups, high school students needing to fulfill SSL hours and businesses are all welcome. If you want to be a part of a dynamic place that is full of fun, learning, and excitement consider volunteering. You'll quickly learn that every day is completely different when you volunteer at Meadowside Nature Center.
Volunteer Opportunities
Camp Counselors
iHike Camp Counselor, July 10th - July 13th
This is a great volunteer opportunity for adults looking to volunteer this summer! Camp Counselors will help teens explore the Maryland section of the Appalachian Trail. We will hike about 10 miles a day taking in all the trail has to offer. In the evenings we while be camping in the shelters and state parks along the trail. Background Check Required.
Ages: 20 and up
Time: Tuesday 9:30am - Friday 5:00pm
NOTE: This position requires three consecutive nights of camping along the Appalachian Trail.
Please click iHike Camp Counselor to register to volunteer!
Junior Naturalist Outdoor Adventures Camp Counselor, July 23rd - July 27th
This is a great volunteer opportunity for youth and adults looking to volunteer this summer! Help young naturalists get immersed in nature and outdoor adventures at this camp designed to learn about unique habitats and wildlife research and issues. Field trips will include exploring deep into cave formations, a trip to the Chesapeake Bay, as well as active adventures hiking and canoeing. Background Check Required.
Ages: 16 and up
Time: Monday- Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Please click Junior Naturalist Camp Counselor to register to volunteer!
Wings of Wonder Camp Counselor, June 18th - June 22nd
This is a great opportunity for youth and adults looking to volunteer this summer! Help young ornithologists get immersed in the world of birds and their amazing adaptations hikes, games , and more. Field trips will include osprey banding on the Paxtuxent River and bluebird trail hikes in Montgomery Parks. Background Check Required.
Ages: 15 and up
Time: Monday- Friday 9:00am-3:30pm
Please click Wings of Wonder Camp Counselor to register to volunteer!
Wings of Wonder Camp Counselor (Extended Care), June 18th - June 22nd
This is a great opportunity for youth and adults looking to volunteer this summer in the late afternoons! Help young nature lovers get immersed in the outdoor world through games, crafts and more. Background Check Required.
Ages: 15 and up
Time: Monday- Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm
Please click Wings of Wonder Camp Counselor (extended care) to register to volunteer!
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For volunteer opportunities please visit the Volunteer's Services Office.
Date of last update: March 5, 2012
Montgomery County Department of Parks