Volunteer
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.
To apply click here Volunteer Application
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.
Desert Rivers Audubon Volunteers!Hummingbird Habitat Volunteers tend to the Hummingbird Habitat at Desert Breeze Park in Chandler.
Volunteer Opportunities
For more information about volunteer opportunities, please visit the Desert Rivers Audubon’s contact page to get in touch.

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.
Maintaining Our Hummingbird Habitat
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.
Monthly Speaker Series Meetings

Assist with welcoming new members and the public when they arrive at meetings, assist our hospitality team, help 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.

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!
