We are not actively recruiting new volunteers at this time.
Our next Naturalist Training will take place on Sunday, January 25. You can register here. Nat Garden Corps training will be held in May, and recruitment for this program will begin early next year.
Recruitment for our other fall training programs (Docents, Canyoneers, and Whalers) typically runs from early April through early August, with training sessions beginning in September or October.
To learn more about all of the public engagement volunteer roles listed above, please click here.
While we are not currently recruiting for our science departments, we welcome inquiries from individuals with educational or professional experience in Ornithology, Mammalogy, Entomology, Herpetology, Botany, Archaeology, Paleontology, or Library Science. Click here to learn about Science Volunteers or email volunteers@sdnhm.org.
Our volunteer application and onboarding process is simple and straightforward. All interested applicants must:
Selected applicants will undergo program-specific training that is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful volunteers for The Nat.
If you would like to submit an application, please click on the button below. For more information or questions, please email volunteers@sdnhm.org.