VOLUNTEERS Application Form Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Center. Volunteer opportunities include beach cleanups, garden maintenance, animal care, environmental education programming, and more. We are not able to accommodate all volunteer requests, but where possible we will offer suitable opportunities. If you have any questions regarding this form, please contact us at jbenc@parks.ny.gov. Volunteer Information Name * First Name Last Name How should people refer to you? * Please select the pronouns you are comfortable with our staff and the general public using for you. This will be put on your volunteer nametag. he/him/his she/her/hers they/them/theirs any pronouns Other (please add in the next field) If you chose "Other", please add your preference here. Email * Phone * (###) ### #### Are you 16 years old, or older? * Volunteers under 16 years old will need an adult guardian on the premises during volunteer shifts. Yes, I am 16 years old, or older. No, I am under 16 years old. Do you require any accommodations? * For example: If you use a mobility device, are easily fatigued, have sensory sensitivities, etc, please let us know and we will plan to accommodate. Interests I am interested in... * Animal Care Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Beach Cleanups Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Gardening Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Environmental Education Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Visitor Services Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Citizen Science Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree Arts & Crafts Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree How often would you like to volunteer? * Special Events Monthly Biweekly Weekly Experience Please describe any relevant experience with museums, education, or outdoor work. * No experience is required to volunteer. This information will help us place you with a well-suited opportunity. Are you currently a student? * Not a student High School Community College Undergraduate School Graduate School What are your strengths? * For example: Public speaking, attention to detail, teamwork... What are your favorite hobbies? * For example: Fishing, Birding, Drawing, Running, Theatre...etc Do you feel comfortable... ...handling reptiles? Yes No No, but I'm willing to try ....with customer service? Yes No No, but I'm willing to try ...working outside, in heat, or light rain? Yes No No, but I'm willing to try Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Center. We are not able to accommodate all volunteer requests, but where possible we will offer suitable opportunities. Even if you are not initially matched with an opportunity, your information will be saved for future reference by our staff.