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Volunteer Opportunities!
At the Kalamazoo Conservation District we offer a range of volunteer opportunities throughout the year, welcoming individuals of all interests and skill levels who are passionate about protecting soil and water quality.
Volunteering with us is a rewarding way to make a positive impact in your community, and we’re always eager to welcome new volunteers!
Below, you’ll find a list of ways you can get involved. If one of these areas resonates with you—or if you have a unique idea to contribute— please, reach out to our office to take the first step toward becoming a volunteer.
Scrap Tire Recycling Events
Interested in helping residents upcycle their old tires? We need laborers and admin support for these events!
Photography
Love photography? Want a chance to have your work advertised in your community?
Tree Sale Fundraiser
Annual Tree Sale Fundraisers tree package and bundling, and day-of sale volunteers needed!
Field Work
Ad Hoc field work from wildlife habitat installations to water sampling and more.
Administrative Support
We are always looking for extra hands around the office from grant writing to basic office support!
Community Outreach
PR Marketing and Outreach from event promotion to tabling at a co-hosted event!
Join our Open Board Meeting and See What it's Like to be an Associate Board of Directors at KCD
The Board is desirous of recruiting persons with energy, enthusiasm and experience in regard to conservation matters, and specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and contacts which the Board needs to take the District program to the next level of effectiveness. A Director or Associate should be an advocate for the District. Among groups, organizations and individuals the Board is interested in Kalamazoo residents that can give back their expertise in conservation:
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Community groups that represent minority cultures and women
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Conservation and environmental special interest groups
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People on boards of key organizations – banks, charities
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Advertising agencies and marketing firms
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Teachers and college professors
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Researchers and writers
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Accountants, bankers, and investment managers
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Timber harvesting contractors and professional foresters
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Horticulturists, nursery operators and tree farmers
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Farmers and ranchers
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Hobby and part time farmers
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Former legislators and public board members
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Retired local, state or federal employees
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Consumer activists
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Public relations professionals
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Geologists and engineers
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Professional fund-raisers
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Agronomists and soil scientists
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Economists and social scientists
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Urban interests
Interested in More than Just Volunteering?
Become a Kalamazoo Conservation District Intern and help expand conservation efforts across Kalamazoo County!
Below are upcoming Internship Opportunities, if you are interested in learning more about any of these upcoming internship opportunities, please reach out to us for more information.
Coming Soon: Incubator Farm Start-Up Internship
Coming Soon: Wildlife Monitoring Internship
Coming Soon: Aquatic Invasive Species Monitoring Internship
Coming Soon: Crayfish Monitoring Internship
Coming Soon: Community Outreach Internship
Volunteer & Internship Form
If you are interested in joining the Kalamazoo Conservation District team, please fill out the form below and a staff member will contact you soon!
Open Office Hours
Mon - Thur
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday
Field Day - Please schedule an appointment to see us
Weekends
Office Closed