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Help out with the various events & programming we have going on at Mitchell Lake, from night hikes to arts & crafts to various walks and workshops! We have a range of activities for different interests, and often need help with set-up, during the activity or program, and packing everything up after. More information can be found under each "shift" (program/event). These are at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center unless otherwise noted.
**No background check needed**
Positions
15 Remaining
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Opened
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Causes
Sustainable Development Goals
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40 Positions Filled
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46 Impacts
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168 Hours
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Shifts (31)
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Great Backyard Bird Count | 8:15am (CT) | 10:15am (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Support Mitchell Lake Audubon Center during our Great Backyard Bird Count, a beginner-friendly bird walk that introduces participants to this global community science event and how they can participate on their own. The walk follows an easy route and focuses on spotting birds, learning basic identification, and contributing observations to... | 1/2 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Owl Prowl | 5:30pm (CT) | 8:30pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Assist with beginning the owl craft, owl pellet dissections, and be an extra hand for the tour guides for the night hike! | 3/5 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Spring Break Activity Week: Build-a-Bird Craft | 7:50am (CT) | 12:10pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Help visitors get creative while learning about birds during this hands-on spring break activity. Guests will build their own model bird using Model Magic while discovering some amazing avian adaptations. Program Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Volunteer Role Includes: ... | 2/2 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
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| Spring Break Activity Week: Build a Bird Feeder | 7:50am (CT) | 12:10pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Help visitors support migrating birds by creating simple feeders using recycled materials. This hands-on activity invites guests to learn how providing food and water can make a difference for birds passing through our area. Program Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Volunteer Role... | 2/2 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Spring Break Activity Week: DIY Bird-Friendly Window Decals | 7:50am (CT) | 12:10pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Help visitors make their homes safer for birds during this creative spring break activity. Guests will learn how window collisions affect birds and create their own bird-friendly window decals using puffy paint. | 1/2 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Spring Break Activity Week: Make a Bird Nesting Materials Holder | 7:50am (CT) | 12:10pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Help visitors support birds during nesting season by creating simple holders filled with natural nesting materials. Guests will learn which materials are safe for birds and how they can help birds build their nests this spring. | 2/2 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Spring Break Activity Week: Make Native Seed Balls | 7:50am (CT) | 12:10pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Help visitors support birds and pollinators by creating native seed balls they can plant at home or in their community. Guests will learn how native plants provide food and habitat for wildlife while making their own seed balls to take or toss in the field. | 1/2 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Bioblitz (City Nature Challenge) | 1:30pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Dive into the hidden world of aquatic life during our Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Bioblitz! This hands-on program invites guests to explore water samples from Edward’s Tank, helping document and identify the tiny creatures and plants that play a big role in wetland health. | 1/2 | Over |
| UV Light Nocturnal Insect Survey (City Nature Challenge) | 7:30pm (CT) | 10:00pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Step into the nighttime world of insects during this UV Light Nocturnal Insect Survey, where we’ll observe and document the species drawn to light after dark. This program highlights the diversity and importance of nocturnal insects, offering a unique look at creatures rarely seen during the day. | 2/2 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Wildflower Walk and Native Seedballs | 10:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Volunteer will support staff during this program by helping create a welcoming and organized experience for participants. This may include assisting with general program flow, helping direct participants throughout the space, supporting a hands-on activity, and lending a hand with basic setup or materials as needed. Volunteer may also help... | 1/1 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Meet the Flock | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Help us bring the evening together! Volunteers will support with light set-up before guests arrive, welcome attendees at check-in, float throughout the event to help with small needs (refreshments, directions, etc.), and assist with a quick clean-up at the end of the night. This is a great opportunity to connect... | 0/2 | Over |
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