Field Event & On-Call Volunteers

Let's make this festival unforgettable — together! 
Field event volunteers will take on several administrative tasks in the field, including checking people in and having them sign our liability waiver, assisting our guides with group management, taking event photos, and communicating with our team, attendees, guides, and more.

Field Volunteer Requirements (download)

Volunteers Needed for the Following:

Friday, April 25
5. Coastal Birds of Audubon Canyon Ranch’s Cypress Grove & Tomales Bay with David Lumpkin (Marin)
6. Birding Roy’s Redwoods with Liz Lewis & Kenneth Hillan (Marin)
7. Pelagic Point Reyes: Whales, Seals & Seabirds with Chris Pincetich (Marin)
8. Sebastopol Birding at Laguna de la Santa Rosa with Scott Carey (Sonoma)
12. Spring Water & Shorebirds of Bodega Bay with Lisa Hug

Saturday, April 26
28. Birding By Ear at Sonoma County’s Riverfront Regional Park with Teresa & Miles Tuffli (Sonoma)

Sunday, April 27
46. Wildlife Photography Tips & Tricks at Abbotts Lagoon with Sarah Killingsworth (Marin)

On Call Volunteers (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Please only sign up to help on days you are not already volunteering for or if you will be available on festival weekend.

How to Sign Up:

1. Review the Schedule at a Glance

2. Review the Full Event Descriptions Document (Google document), which includes full descriptions and other details.

3. Sign Up Now | Open Volunteer Registration | Field Volunteer Requirements (download)

   • See which events still need volunteers (these are listed as events without tickets sold) and sign up.

   • Each event has one volunteer ticket. If an event is sold out, a volunteer has already been assigned.

   • Be sure to provide your contact information for each ticket you select, and only pick one event per day!

   • Follow the prompts, click the box that says "Use this info at checkout," and ensure you click the green Submit button at the very end.

   • You should receive a prompt confirmation of your registration. If not, your ticket will be held for a few hours before it’s released again.

Friday Fauna Forum
& Saturday Social & Keynote Benefit Volunteers

Volunteers will assist with event set up, breakdown, and staffing the events. This role does not include access to keynote programs.

Volunteer Requirements

• Volunteers must be at least 21 years old and sign a liability event waiver.

• Be able to multi-task in an indoor/outdoor environment with various elements, personality types, and climates. 

• Be physically able to lift and move event items up to 20-30 pounds or in tandem with other volunteers.  

• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively with a friendly and positive attitude and be able to provide basic customer service.

• Be able to take direction from EAC Staff, Board, or keynote event staff.

• Have transportation to and from the event.

• We will follow the County of Marin Public Health Guidance during the event. No COVID restrictions are in place now.