Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers share in the vital work of the Institute. We depend on volunteers to carry out our programs and help preserve the regional treasure that is Glen Helen. Volunteer at the Glen, and not only will you participate in our important efforts, you'll have fun while you do it. 

Whatever your skills and interests, we have an opportunity for you.

Our Volun-Teams include Ongoing Opportunities and Immediate needs:

Immediate Needs

• April 24 & 25th - Volunteers at the Gem City Jam in Dayton
  Volunteers will will 3-4 hour shifts taking tickets or working the info booth at our benefit concert in downtown Dayton at the Garden Station. All volunteers receive free admission to both days of the concert as well as a free T-shirt! Come enjoy a two day concert & support a good cause, your Glen! More details on the Calendar or email Adrienne
• March 28 & 29 - Honeysuckle Removals
• April 4 & 5 - Honeysuckle Removals
• April 11 - 18: OEC Lodge Exterior Painting
• April 25 - Volunteer Orientation & Training
• May 9 - Make-It-Count Birding Fundraiser
• May 16 - Great Stuff Garage Sale
• May 23 - Volunteer Orientation & Training

On going Volunteer Opportunities:

Glen Building Volun-Team

• Front Desk Greeters & Nature Shop Sales (Training Provided)
• Light office work - Filing, Mailings, Database Maintenance, etc.
• Literature Distribution to local venues

Trailside Museum Volun-Team

• Glen Guide - Lead public hike programs
• Museum Docents - Greet and inform visitors, promote events, etc.
• Medallion Hike Leader - Lead 5-mile hikes 1-2 x per year
• Bird Blind Caretakers - Fill feeders, pick up trash.

Stewardship Volun-Team

• Land Management - Trail Maintenance, Tree Removal, etc.
• Habitat Healers - Invasive Species Management
• Landscaping - Butterfly Garden, Birch House, etc.
• Handyman Work - Facility Management
• Adopt-A-Dorm or Adopt-A-House - Painting, Cleaning, Seasonal Work Days

Special Events Volun-Teams

• Seasonal Fundraising for Nature Arts & Crafts Show, Pancake Breakfast, Enchanted Forest Ball, Street Fair, Count-for-the-Glen Birding Fundraiser, Potluck & Garlic Mustard Pull, etc.
• Board or Committee Member
• Lecturer/Workshop Facilitator
• Writing, Research, etc.
• Substitute Cook for Outdoor Education Center

Want to Help? Email your contact information and interests to Jeff Robertson
(jerobertson@antioch.edu) or download a PDF volunteer application.

A Note of Thanks to Our Active Volunteers.

We could not maintain Glen Helen or administer its programs without the assistance of a legion of regular volunteers.  See the current list of these amazing people here.

Volunteer Resources

Last year, volunteers at Glen Helen logged over 5000 hours, doing everything from greeting visitors at the Front Desk to leading hikes into the Back Woods.  Tracking volunteer hours is important.  It assists us in obtaining grants and other funding, helps us to evaluate our progress, and and allows us to brag!  We want to make it easy for our volunteers, so you can download a form to track your volunteer hours, here