Join the Desert Rivers Audubon Volunteer Team!
Volunteering for Desert Rivers Audubon is a great way to make friends, expand your birding knowledge and help make our community outreach successful.
Make Friends, Grow Your Birding Skills, and Impact Our Community
Our volunteers experience the fulfillment and joy that comes with seeing their efforts result in tangible results when we connect people with nature.
We provide information and training to ease you into the volunteer position of your choice.
Share your birding expertise and enthusiasm by volunteering to lead groups in the field.
We will team you up with an experienced leader until you feel confident leading a small group.
Be the smiling face at our mobile bookstore!
We sell books about birds and the environment and provide information to the public at our Family Bird Walks, monthly Speaker Series meetings and other public events.
In this role volunteers help the chapter raise funds and educate.
Help us take care of the hummingbird habitat at Desert Breeze Park in Chandler.
Once a month, year-round, a team of volunteers perform basic gardening chores as well as periodically cleaning up and clearing brush.
Assist with setting up chairs, tables, and equipment before our monthly Speaker Series meetings, and help take everything down afterward.
Your support ensures a smooth and welcoming experience for attendees, while also helping to create a space where engaging conversations about local wildlife and conservation can thrive.
We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help guide and mentor the young participants, assisting with activities and providing support during these monthly sessions.
Your involvement helps inspire the next generation of conservationists.
If you’re passionate about nature and enjoy working with kids, we’d love to have you join us!
Join our team of dedicated volunteers for Desert Rivers Audubon’s Seasonal Bird Surveys!
Help monitor bird populations and contribute to important conservation efforts at various locations across the Valley.
Whether you’re an experienced birder or just beginning, these surveys offer a unique opportunity to learn more about local species and their habitats while playing a crucial role in protecting Arizona’s birdlife.
Training is provided, and your observations will aid in long-term conservation planning.
Get outdoors, sharpen your birding skills, and make a difference in the environment!
Do you have a passion for nature, birds, or conservation?
We invite you to share your ideas and stories with Desert Rivers Audubon Society Magazine!
We’re always looking for fresh perspectives and engaging topics that celebrate our natural world, educate our readers, and inspire action.
Whether you have an article idea, a local conservation story, or an exciting birding experience to share, your contribution can help bring the beauty and importance of wildlife to life.
Submit your story ideas and be part of our mission to inform and inspire the community!
Make a lasting impact on local conservation efforts by serving on the Desert Rivers Audubon Society Board of Directors.
We’re looking for passionate individuals who are committed to protecting wildlife and fostering community engagement in conservation.
As a board member, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our organization, from strategic planning to fundraising and outreach.
This is a unique opportunity to bring your skills, ideas, and leadership to the table, and help guide the mission of Desert Rivers Audubon.
Join us in making a difference for birds, wildlife, and their habitats!
Be part of an exciting event that celebrates bird-friendly, native landscapes by helping to plan and stage our annual Garden Tour de Bird!
This self-guided tour showcases beautiful, sustainable yards in Tempe, supporting conservation and education efforts.
Whether you’re passionate about gardening, wildlife, or just love a great community event, your involvement will help make this tour a success, while promoting important conservation practices.
