Why volunteer with Louisville Audubon

Volunteering with us offers you the opportunity to:

Learn

Gain a deeper understanding of conservation issues that impact birds and other wildlife​

Connect

Interact with and meet many different people from all walks of life​

Grow

Build new skills and knowledge while honing your existing skillset​

Drive change

Make a difference in our community by helping us create a more sustainable future​

We'll do our best to ensure you're:

  • Recognized for your efforts 
  • Treated with respect
  • Provided with the necessary training to do your job effectively and well
  • Encouraged to voice concerns, issues, and new ideas

In return, we ask that you:

  • Support Louisville Audubon's mission, goals, policies, and procedures 
  • Represent Louisville Audubon in a responsible and professional manner 
  • Act ethically and with integrity; champion diversity, equity, and inclusion 
  • Bring a passion for conservation and a desire to take action 
  • Are serious about your commitment to volunteering 
  • Keep the lines of communication open at all times 

Appointed Volunteer minimum requirements

  • Serve in your role for at least one consecutive year
  • Maintain active membership in the Louisville Audubon Society (or be willing to join if not currently a member)
  • Understand and stay up to date on our mission and programs, such as Lights Out Louisville 
  • Have working knowledge of bird identification (aural and visual; field marks; habitats; behaviors; etc.)—but you don't need to be an expert!
  • Help support and/or lead LAS community-engagement activities—such as leading a bird walk or staffing a booth at a festival—at least once a quarter/four times a year (or more, if you can!)
    • We'll work with you to fit the events you support into your schedule and areas of interest—and we're happy to provide any training you might need!
  • Be willing to submit to a background check administered by the Kentucky State Police*
*Background checks are required for insurance purposes. However, a prior conviction or criminal record will not automatically exclude you from being selected as a volunteer.

Ready to make a difference?

​If you’d like to be considered for an appointed volunteer position, click the button below to fill out an application.
Apply for our Appointed Volunteer Program here