Volunteers reworking garden beds in the Spring.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the MK Nature Center. We have many opportunities for you to donate your time and talents. Notably, the Nature Center would not be what it is today without the help of countless volunteers.

General Volunteer Positions

1. Gardener: Duties include planting, weeding, weed pulling, pruning, working in the butterfly and hummingbird garden and other landscaping duties.
   Schedule is by appointment only.
    — Please contact Susan Ziebarth at 867-6188 or at susan.ziebarth@idfg.idaho.gov for upcoming opportunities.
2. Building Host: Our building hosts provide customer service at our front desk and gift shop. Hosts greet our visitors, provide information and maps, and operate the gift shop.
   A 6 month commitment is requested for this position.
    — Please contact Sue Dudley at 287-2900 or sue.dudley@idfg.idaho.gov for more information, and position openings.
3. Administrative Assistant: We are always in need of additional administrative assistance. Duties include data base entry, direct mailings, and general office duties, include prepping education materials as needed.
   Schedule is by appointment only.
    — Please contact Dave Cannamela at 287-2902, 890-1319 or david.cannamela@idfg.idaho.gov
4. Eagle Scout Projects: The Nature Center welcomes Eagle Scout projects. We maintain an ongoing list of possible projects. We can accept up to four Eagle Scout projects a year. In keeping with the purpose of the Eagle Scout program, the candidate is expected to take the lead on the project.
   Interview and project review is by appointment only.
    — Please contact Dave Cannamela at 287-2902, 890-1319 or david.cannamela@idfg.idaho.gov
5. Businesses and Civic Groups : We gladly accept groups up to 20 individuals for outdoor work projects. We require a minimum of 3 weeks’ notice of a requested date, and project days may be weather dependant.
   Schedule is by appointment only.
    — Please contact Susan Ziebarth at 867-6188 or susan.ziebarth@idfg.idaho.gov
6. Youth Volunteers: We have many opportunities for students to complete community service for school projects or personal interest. We request that volunteers under age 14 have adult participation during volunteer service. Special events are a great way to volunteer as a youth.
   Schedule by appointment only.
    — Please contact Dave Cannamela at 287-2902, 890-1319 or david.cannamela@idfg.idaho.gov
7. Teacher - Interpreter: Duties may include conducting wildlife programs and providing tours of the Nature Center for a variety of customers. Programs are conducted Tuesday through Friday at 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Guides are needed year-round. We provide all of the information and training.
   A three month commitment is requested after training.
    — Please contact Sara Focht at 287-2906 or sara.focht@idfg.idaho.gov
8. Internships: If you have an internship requirement that you are interested in discussing with us, please let us know.
   
   
   • Horticulture: Susan Ziebarth 867-6188
   • Human Resources or Business Administration: Sue Dudley 287-2900
   • Marketing or Event Management: Dave Cannamela 287-2902
   • Education or Natural Resources: Sara Focht 287-2906
9. Event Support Staff: The Nature Center needs volunteers with a variety of talents to provide educational events for the public. Some of our events are labor-intensive and rerequre varying degrees of assistance with set up and break-down, customer service, educational activities and photographic documentation.
    — Please contact Dave Cannamela at 287-2902, 890-1319 or david.cannamela@idfg.idaho.gov