The Earthplace community relies heavily on support from volunteers. There are a variety of ways volunteers can get involved here at Earthplace. Whether it is through regularly volunteering in our animal hall, day-of-event assistance, corporate group service days, or grounds maintenance, it all makes a huge impact on Earthplace’s success.
Join our passion for growing a sustainable community where conscious regard for the natural world guides individual action by becoming an Earthplace volunteer.
Volunteer Opportunities
Gardens & Grounds
Gardening: Weeding, raking, planting, watering, compost turning
General cleaning: Trash removal, raking, debris removal
Trail maintenance: Trail clearing, trail lining/edging, sign installation/removal
Building maintenance: Painting, staining, power washing, repairs (as needed)
Invasive species removal: Spring and fall only
Events
Event set up
Line management
Pre-event administration
Activity stations
Clean up
[FULL UNTIL SEPT 2026] Animal Care (Must be 18+)
Daily care for over 40 animals and birds of prey. Includes feeding, cleaning, and more. Must be 18+
Slots are full until September 2026
How Do I Become a Volunteer?
Download And Complete The Three Forms Below:
Submit Completed Forms
For Animal Care or Gardens & Grounds volunteer positions, email the completed forms to the Earthplace Volunteer Manager for review.
For events, please email completed forms to l.connell@earthplace.org.
Questions?
Email Volunteers or call 203.557.4400
Please note: Volunteer opportunities are not always available, but are offered on an as-needed basis. Since we operate a preschool at Earthplace, we must run background checks on all volunteers. There is a cost associated with running background checks, which the volunteer is responsible for covering. The cost associated with running background checks varies by individual. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a background authorization form, and the volunteer coordinator will contact you with payment information.
