Get involved and have fun too!
Volunteer for Yolo Basin Foundation. You’ll meet new people, increase your knowledge of natural habitats and local wildlife, and help support environmental stewardship in our community.
What are you waiting for?
Volunteer Opportunities
Discover the Flyway Docent
If you have a passion for conservation, an enthusiasm for sharing this with kindergarten through 12th grade students, and a desire to learn more about local wetlands, then become a docent with Discover the Flyway!
Discover the Flyway In-class Volunteer
If you are interested in bringing the outdoors indoors to local schools who cannot travel to the wetlands, then become a Discover the Flyway In-class Volunteer.
Bat Talk and Tour Volunteer
Yolo Basin Foundation offers its Bat Talk and Tour programs from June through September, and you can get involved as a volunteer, viewing the bats several times throughout your summer!
Wetlands Public Tour Docent
Learn and share fascinating facts about our local wetlands by leading and assisting with monthly tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area and the City of Davis Wetlands.
Special Events and Projects
Throughout the year, Yolo Basin Foundation organizes special events such as Bucks for Ducks and California Duck Days. Additionally, volunteers are needed for several other special events, programs and projects such as mailings, tule harvesting, summer camps, data-entry, and clean-up days.
Internships
Get class credit while gaining field experience! Yolo Basin Foundation partners with Da Vinci High School, UC Davis, and AmeriCorps to host interns for Discover the Flyway, Bat Talk & Walk, wetland tours, restoration projects, and special events.
Social Committee
Help plan volunteer meet-ups, field trips, and parties! Meetings are once a month. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@yolobasin.org for more information.
Habitat Restoration Member
Assist in the planning and implementation of restoration projects in the Demonstration Area. Tasks may involve planting, weeding, caging, mulching, pruning, and more! Participate in monthly meetings and clean-up days.
Public Outreach Assistant
Provide information about the Yolo Basin Foundation at YBWA pop-ups and regional events. Assist with or lead educational presentations, setup and/or take down of outreach gear such as tables, chairs, canopy, etc.
I volunteer because I love having access to nature in my backyard — a wonderful area within the city! The staff is amazing — I truly enjoy helping out with all events especially the bats!
Darlene C.
Volunteer Perks
- Variety of volunteer opportunities
- No set weekly time commitments
- Volunteer-only field trips
- Ongoing education
- Volunteer parties including our Annual Volunteer Picnic and Winter Potluck
Please reach out to us with any questions
You can reach our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@yolobasin.org or submit a question in the form below.