Would you like to assist in the preservation of Kentucky's finest natural areas? The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission is looking for volunteers to give us a hand in the field and in the office. Several volunteer opportunities are being scheduled throughout the year, visit our events calendar. For those of you who would like to make an ongoing commitment, please refer to the positions below or contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Alice Mandt.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Data Management Assistant -- If you are interested in learning more about the Heritage Program database and have at least minimal computer skills, we need your help! A volunteer position is open for a Data Management Assistant at the Frankfort office. This position involves updating log books and processing data with our Data Management team. Ability to follow simple procedures and a sense of humor are essential. Time commitment would be at least a half-day per week.
Volunteer Preserve Biologist -- Volunteers are needed throughout the Commonwealth who have good species identification, research and monitoring skills. We are currently seeking volunteer Preserve Biologists who want to contribute to our knowledge and management of biodiversity on state nature preserves. You must be able to maintain and submit timely, accurate reports and commit to 4-12 hours per month during active projects. More details are available upon request.
Volunteer Botany Assistants -- We have several opportunities available for individuals who are interested in learning more about Kentucky's rare plants. At the Frankfort office, we need assistants to help scan slides of rare plants -- a great way to learn them! Some low level familiarity with computer use is needed for this work. Also someone who is interested in working with our plant specimens is needed to enter these into our KSNPC Herbarium. Also a good way to learn about endangered plants.
Voluntary Field Assistant (Botany) -- In the field, we need assistants to help us continue to locate and monitor rare plant species on public lands. Volunteers should have some plant identification skills and be able to work independently.
Preserve Monitors -- Reliable volunteers are needed to serve as our eyes and ears at several nature preserves across the Commonwealth. These individuals will be responsible for visiting their assigned preserve at least twice a month and filling out reports on the conditions of the preserve - not a bad job if you live close by! Additional training will be provided. There are positions available at the following preserves:
Boone County Cliffs SNP
Chaney Lake SNP
Cumberland Falls SPNP
Cypress Creek SNP
Dinsmore Woods SNP
Flat Rock Glade SNP
Goodrum Cave SNP
Jim Scudder SNP
John B. Stephenson Memorial Forest SNP
Logan County Glade SNP
Obion Creek SNP
Pilot Knob SNP
Quiet Trails SNP
Raymond Athey Barrens SNP
Terrapin Creek SNP
Thompson Creek Glades SNP
Woodburn Glade SNP
