Volunteer

Sudbury Valley Trustees is a non-profit organization and relies on volunteers help to protect and steward land.

Click on the job you are interested in, enter your contact information, and our Volunteer Coordinator, Michael Sanders will contact you.  Or call the office at 978-443-5588, x11 and ask for Michael.
For information about our Youth Conservation Stewards program, including some of the available projects and highlights of completed projects, visit our Youth Conservation Stewards page.

CURRENT NEEDS  

  • Volunteers are needed for weeding and other garden maintenance at the Turenne Wildlife Habitat in Southborough.  The Turenne Wildlife Habitat is a demonstration native plant bird garden.  If you are interested, please contact Laura Mattei.
  • Help SVT banish buckthorn.  Volunteers are needed to remove the invasive glossy buckthorn shrub from conservation lands at The Desert Natural Area in Sudbury and Marlborough.  Contact Laura Mattei.
  • Tabling opportunities have presented themselves over the next several months.  These events provide a valuable opportunity for community outreach and education.  Member support at these events is a tremendous help - both for the message it sends and also for the number of events it allows us to attend.  The next opportunity to assist SVT will be at Maynard Fest Saturday, October 2.  To assist with tabling, please contact Michael Sanders.

 If you are interested in volunteering one day

Office Support/Mailings

Help out at SVT offices clipping and organizing newspaper articles, assisting staff on special projects, or stuffing and labeling mailings

Events Specialist

Be a representative of SVT at an event by manning a table providing information about SVT

Outings Leader

Plan and lead (or co-lead) an outdoor event/activity on an SVT property, such as a walk

Invasives control

Help cut, pull and pile invasive plants that are overtaking our native flora.

Trail work

Assist staff and other volunteers with trail blazing, signing, or trail maintenance.

Certified Applicator

Assist with invasive plant control. Apply herbicide (spray or paint) at restoration project sites.  Must have Massachusetts Certified Applicator license.

If you are interested in a short-term opportunity

Office Support/Mailings

Help out at SVT offices clipping and organizing newspaper articles, assisting staff on special projects, or stuffing and labeling mailings

Computer Help

Use your computer savy to help SVT staff with various computer projects, such as database entry, web design/layout, word processing, spreadsheets, etc.

Trail Keeper

Perform trail maintenance tasks on various reservations as needed.   One day/month or more.  Experience with hand and power tools essential.

Youth Groups

We welcome scout leaders and other groups that would like to sponsor an SVT property or project.  For examples, please click here.  (Our youth projects are suitable for 11 to 17 year olds)

Gardeners

We need help in maintaining several gardens at Wolbach Farm--regular weeding, annual planting and assistance in long term planning.  On your schedule.

Certified Applicator

Assist with invasive plant control. Apply herbicide to cut stems of invasive shrubs. Typically in the late fall. Must have Massachusetts Certified Applicator license.

If you are interested in a long-term on-going commitment

Preserve Steward

Be the eyes and ears on our reservations!  Help out with basic trail maintenance, pick up trash, and observe wildlife on SVT properties on a regular basis.

Office Coverage

Take a three hour (or more) shift a week answering phones and welcoming visitors to the SVT office in Sudbury. 

Benefit Committee

Help organize one of SVT's Benefit parties, held every year in the early spring. Assistance is needed with decoration selection auction organization, and sponsorship solicitation and much more.