Volunteer with us and
get scientists the data they need.
Projects with current volunteer opportunities:
Please check back for more volunteer opportunities to come soon!
Join a community that cares!
Our volunteers tell us through surveys that they make behavioral changes after participating in our projects and greatly value the exposure to the STEM fields they gain while working with us. They advocate for the issues they have worked on and report that they are more likely to pursue careers in conservation after their service.
“I got so much value from knowing we could contribute to awareness for these species, as well as promoting a way that we, as runners, can get involved in conservation.”– Craig Lloyd, Wolverine Volunteer
“I volunteer with Adventure Scientists because it allows me to actively participate in preserving the places I enjoy and love most in the outdoors. They make it easy to learn the protocol for collecting the samples. So easy that now I take samples whether it’s on a weekend hike in my own backyard here in Patagonia or abroad on vacation.” – Stevie Anna Plummer, Snow and Ice Volunteer
“The world will never become a better place if everyone thinks ‘someone else will go fix it’, so volunteering for Adventure Scientists is one of the ways I hope I can be that ‘someone else’ who helps things get better.” – Jon McFarland, Microplastics Volunteer
What is an Adventure Scientists volunteer?
Adventure Scientists’ volunteers EXPLORE the planet while making a difference. They COLLECT data to PROTECT critical species and ecosystems.
These are thousands of outdoor enthusiasts and community members who:
- Support conservation efforts and the scientific process
- Pay attention to detail when collecting data
- Creatively solve problems in challenging situations
- Engage their communities by sharing their experiences
What does a volunteer do?
Adventure Scientists volunteers collect important data for our scientific partners to create tangible, positive impact for the protection of our planet.
Each project is unique and requires different skill sets, but each volunteer will:
- Create a Community Platform profile and apply to a project of interest
- Complete a training to understand the logistics and data collection methods of each project
- Develop or be assigned a data sampling plan within a project’s geographic area
- Perform data collection by gathering samples, observations, etc. from the field
- Share your story on social media channels, or be featured in our blog!
How can I apply to become an Adventure Scientists volunteer?
1. Find a project that interests you.
2. Apply by clicking on the “Apply to Join” button on its page.
3. You’ll be walked through a screening process, and, if you are accepted, you will be contacted by staff and receive access to the training protocols.
FAQs
Does it cost anything to volunteer?
No, there is no cost to volunteer with Adventure Scientists.
Can I sign up as a group?
Yes, but every volunteer who collects samples needs to sign up individually and be trained through us. Any sample taken from someone not in our system will be rejected. If there are members of your group who are untrained to collect samples, consider having those members collect additional observations (e.g., date, time, GPS coordinates).
How else can I get involved?
In addition to becoming an Adventure Scientists volunteer you can sign up for our e-newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Connect us with people we should know. You can also donate to support our important work.
We work closely with the scientific community to develop rigorous projects that create impact. If your project meets our criteria, submit an online form via our project management page.
