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Join Our
​Volunteer Team!

Apply online using the link below, or email volunteer@dhnature.org

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Opportunities Calendar

Please click the links of the events you would like to volunteer for in the calendar to be redirected to our registration site.
​Having trouble registering? Call (217-235-4644) to talk to the Volunteer Coordinator or email volunter@dhnature.org for assistance. Thank you!

GIVE BACK IN WAYS THAT INTEREST YOU!

There are two main ways to get involved with our foundation, you can become a core volunteer by claiming a ROLE or you can join us for a public volunteer EVENT.

Roles are like jobs or tasks. Roles are more flexible but also require commitment to a project (time length depends on what is required and what works for you). The tabs below will guide you through the different roles. Browse through and hopefully you find something that fits your interests. If not, talk to us - there is always room to grow! 
Events are our most common way to get involved. These are scheduled volunteer events that are open to anyone.  Check out the calendar below to view all upcoming volunteer events. Do you have a group (business, scouts, student organization, class, or similar) interested in volunteering? We can arrange specific volunteer outings for your group. Please email volunteer@dhnature.org with group size, dates and times. 

CLICK THE  LINKS FOR VOLUNTEER ROLES TO LEARN MORE!

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From planting natives to keeping our trails clean. Join us as we work to better the environment and the community.
Conservation Volunteers
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From festivals, to education programs, to watching over our locations, there is something for everyone to get involved with. 
Program Volunteers
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Do you have a passion for plants? Help us at our Whiteside Garden or Friendship Garden locations as we cultivate our beautiful beds.
Gardening Volunteers
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There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes specialty projects, from welding, to painting, to housekeeping. Whatever your talent, we can find a project with your name on it. 
SPECIALTY PROJECT Volunteers
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Citizen Science allows everyone to be able to contribute to scientific research. Help with box turtles, monarchs, dragonflies, and so much more!  
Citizen Science Volunteers
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Nonprofits have a lot of administration work that also goes on behind the scenes. From grant research to website development, we'd love to have your help. 
Administration Volunteers

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