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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
18 Remaining
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Registration
Registration Opened
Registration Closes
Any time before each shift ends or when space runs out.
Causes
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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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| Monarch Migration Workshop & Native Plant Walk | 10:30am (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Help support our Monarch Migration Workshop & Native Plant Walk! Volunteers will assist with monarch tagging demonstrations and OE testing if monarchs are found and conditions allow. If no monarchs are available, volunteers will help interpret the process using tagging stickers, photos, and other materials so participants can still learn... | 0/3 | Register |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | ||
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| Family Mystery Night Hike | 5:30pm (CT) | 9:30pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 |
| 0/10 | Register | |
| Family Mystery Night Hike Set-Up | 3:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, Texas 78217 |
| 0/5 | Register |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Native Bee Program Walk & ID Support | 9:30am (CT) | 11:00am (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Celebrate National Pollinator Week by supporting our Native Bee Program! Volunteers will arrive a bit early to get familiar with the walk route, materials, and iNaturalist tools before joining guests for a short guided walk through our native plant gardens. During the walk, volunteers will assist guests with spotting and... | 0/2 | Over |
| Pollinator Project Craft & Education Support | 10:30am (CT) | 12:30pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Join our hands-on Pollinator Project drop-in hour (11am-12pm) to help visitors explore the importance of pollinators and create their own pollinator watering stations to take home. Volunteers will help guide the activity and share simple educational messages about supporting native pollinators. Volunteer Role Includes:
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1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Birds & Brushes | 5:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Event time: 6:00–8:00 PM | Volunteer shift: 5:00–9:00 PM (flexible) Join us for an evening of art and nature! Volunteers are needed to help with event setup starting at 5 PM, light assistance during the program (such as refilling paint and helping guests), and cleanup after the event wraps up.... | 2/2 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| World Snake Day | 7:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Program: 8-11am | Partial shifts welcome, just email cassie.festa@audubon.org what time you'd like to come Help participants make snake enrichment and crafts! We will walk you through what to do, so no experience is necessary. | 2/2 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Moth Night | 7:00pm (CT) | 10:30pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Volunteer 7-10:30pm | Event 8-10pm | Partial Shifts Welcome! Just email me cassie.festa@audubon.org Help participants with the planned moth activities (host plant scavenger hunt, UV light moth tenting) and with moth ID! No experience necessary, but experience with iNaturalist a plus. | 2/6 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Nature at Night: After-Hours Hike (Adult Program) | 9:00pm (CT) | 11:00pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Discover the hidden world of Mitchell Lake after dark! This special adult program invites participants to experience the science and wonder of the nighttime landscape—listening for bats, searching for nocturnal wildlife, and uncovering nature’s mysteries under blacklight.
| 0/2 | Over |
| Nature at Night: Bats, Birds, Bugs, & Beyond (Family Program) | 6:00pm (CT) | 9:00pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Discover the magic of Mitchell Lake after dark! Our Nature at Night Family Program introduces families to the wonders of the nocturnal world, from glowing insects to swooping bats, while creating lasting memories together outdoors. Volunteer Role Includes:
| 2/3 | Over |
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Family Mystery Night Hike | 5:30pm (CT) | 9:30pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Program Time: 6-9pm | 3/10 | Over |
| Family Mystery Night Hike Set Up | 3:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Before families arrive to explore the trail and solve nature mysteries, we need your help getting everything ready for the evening! Volunteers will support staff by preparing activity stations and ensuring the event space is welcoming and organized for participants.
| 1/3 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
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| Thankful for Nature Storytime & Crafting | 10:00am (CT) | 12:00pm (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Join us for a cozy morning celebrating gratitude, nature, and creativity! Families will enjoy a seasonal storytime followed by a hands-on craft inspired by the natural world. Volunteers help make the experience smooth, welcoming, and fun for everyone. Volunteer Role Includes:
| 1/2 | Over |
1 - 1 of 1 Shifts
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| Christmas Bird Count for All (Bird Walk) | 8:00am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | 10750 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio, TX 78221 | Support our Education Assistants during a guided Christmas Bird Count bird walk along the Education Trail. Volunteers in this role will help keep the group together, assist participants as needed, and support bird observations and counting during this long-standing community science event. | 0/2 | Over |
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