Volunteer Opportunities at the Kalamazoo Nature Center
Volunteer opportunities are on a by-need basis and change dependent on the season. If you have specific questions about volunteer opportunities at the Kalamazoo Nature Center, please email:
Volunteer opportunities are on a by-need basis and change dependent on the season. If you have specific questions about volunteer opportunities at the Kalamazoo Nature Center, please email:
Are you a current volunteer?
The best way to keep up to date with our volunteer opportunities is by registering as a volunteer. Volunteer needs are on a by-need basis, meaning that when opportunities arise, our Volunteer Coordinator, Joy Penney, reaches out to our volunteer base via email to recruit.
KNC hosts several special events throughout the year and we need volunteer help to make them happen. Volunteering at these events is a fun way to serve with friends or make new ones. This is perfect for students who need to meet service hours. Under 18 years of age? See our Youth Volunteering policy below.
We would love to host your organization, corporation or community group for a service project. We can work with you to find the perfect project that help us meet our mission and also creates an educational and fun day for your team. We welcome you to bring a picnic and stick around to enjoy the beautiful KNC grounds.
These are just a few of our current opportunities for volunteers. For a full list, or if you have a specific volunteer interest, please contact us!
Did you know that our regenerative CSA farm would not be successful without our volunteers? DeLano Farm hosts open volunteer hours on a weekly basis as well as hosting groups consistently. April-November our farmers are outside working with the land – come join us!
Community Science
Community science is a collaboration between professional scientists and any member of the general public who is interested in protecting our environment. Through volunteering as a Community Scientist, people of all ages, experience levels, and interests work to help gather different kinds of data about nature.
Contact Jen Meilinger at or Learn more >
We love to have the young members of our community and families as volunteers! While not all jobs are appropriate for youth volunteers, we work to provide opportunities and experiences for them. Here are our policies for volunteers under age 18:
Children 13 years and younger must have parent/guardian:
Teens 14-16 years must have parent/guardian:
Teens 16-18 years must have parent/guardian: