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Volunteer Opportunities at The Preserve – Sign Up for Specific Dates

We invite community members passionate about nature and conservation to join us in making a positive impact. Whether you’re interested in hands-on land management, sharing your knowledge as an educational docent, or supporting our administrative team, we welcome your talents! Below, you’ll find specific dates for volunteer opportunities. If you’re available to contribute your time and expertise, simply sign up for a session that suits you, and we’ll be excited to connect.

LAND MANAGEMENT CREW
Led by our Land Manager
Join our dedicated Land Management Crew to help maintain the unique urban playa environment. Volunteer tasks include trail construction, habitat restoration, and other land improvement efforts. Volunteers can work alongside the crew or, once approved by the Land Manager, assist solo with projects like trash collection and invasive species removal.

INSTRUCTIONAL DOCENTS
Trained by our Education Director
Volunteer as an instructional docent to provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Our docents lead educational activities and inspire environmental stewardship in visitors of all ages. Help us bridge the gap between science and the public by leading interactive stations and supporting citizen science projects.

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Coordinated by our Strategic Initiatives Director
If you have skills in photography, marketing, social media, or general office support, join our administrative team. Volunteers assist with marketing campaigns, event coordination, and other essential behind-the-scenes tasks that keep The Preserve’s programs running smoothly.

How to Sign Up
After you register as a volunteer, browse any of the opportunities listed below, select an opportunity of interest and sign up. For reoccurring opportunities sign up for as many session dates as you would like. We look forward to working with you in preserving and enhancing The Preserve!

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Resource Management Volunteers

Event Chairs: Evelyn Guerrero and Jaxon McAndrew

DETAILS:

The Resource Management Program offers high school environmental studies students an immersive learning experience centered around the holistic land management of an urban playa ecosystem. Through a structured, three-part curriculum, students explore real-world environmental challenges, engage in hands-on fieldwork, and contribute to conservation efforts at The Preserve. Program Overview 1. Introduction and Self-Study on Playa Ecosystems Students begin with a self-study module that introduces them to the importance of playa ecosystems, their role in biodiversity, water conservation, and the environmental issues they face. Through readings, and research assignments, students build foundational knowledge essential for their fieldwork. 2. Curriculum-Based Preserve Visit Students visit The Preserve for a guided tour, where they engage in fieldwork such as data collection, wildlife observation, and habitat restoration. Stations on historical and current management challenges encourage problem-solving and critical thinking as students apply what they’ve learned to real conservation issues. 3. Findings Presentation to Preserve Staff Students wrap up by analyzing their fieldwork and presenting their findings and recommendations to Preserve staff. This component emphasizes collaboration, communication, and scientific reasoning while giving students direct exposure to conservation professionals. Key Outcomes By the end of the program, students will have a deeper understanding of playa ecosystems, practical conservation skills, and experience in scientific communication. This program fosters environmental stewardship while offering students hands-on experience in land management and environmental science. Join as a volunteer for the Curriculum-Based Visit as a docent at a teaching station, walking guide, or schedule coordinator.
October 8, 2024
Importance of Water Educational Docent
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 12:30 pm

Lead one of the educational stations, student break off into small groups to attend timed lectures at each station.

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October 8, 2024
Human Interactions Educational Docent
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 12:30 pm

Lead one of the educational stations, student break off into small groups to attend timed lectures at each station.

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October 8, 2024
Abiotic and Biotic Factors Educational Docent
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 12:30 pm

Lead one of the educational stations, student break off into small groups to attend timed lectures at each station.

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October 8, 2024
Ecosystems Interactions Educational Docent
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 12:30 pm

Lead one of the educational stations, student break off into small groups to attend timed lectures at each station.

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October 8, 2024
Walking Guide
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 12:30 pm

Lead groups to their next station as dictated by the Schedule Timer.

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October 8, 2024
Schedule Coordinator
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Time: 12:30 pm

Communicate and coordinate docents and breakout groups to stay on time for each station. The schedule coordinator will be provided with a walkie talkie to communicate with each docent and walking guide.

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I2O Wildlife Preserve

Physical Address: 2201 S. Midland Dr.
Midland, Texas 79703

Mailing Address: PO BOX 2906
Midland, Texas 79702

Email: info@i20wp.org

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