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 Help Needed with Bird Data for Volunteers
in Fairfield Area Long-time bird banding programs at Connecticut Audubon Society Centers and other bird inventory efforts have led to the accumulation of large amounts of valuable information on the presence of bird species across the state. Some of this information is many decades old and provides invaluable “snapshots in time” that allow us to compare historic bird diversity and density with current numbers, and determine whether species are declining or not.
Connecticut Audubon Society’s Science and Conservation Department is currently in the process of compiling and analyzing this data, but our progress is hindered by the fact that most of the available information is found in notebooks, old banding sheets and other paper formats. In order to properly analyze the information at hand, it is necessary to have all data in a digital format.
If you have an interested in learning more about birds in Connecticut, have some time available and are interested in helping our conservation efforts, we would like to hear from you! The work mostly involves entry of paper data into a computer, so basic computer skills are needed; a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is desirable but training will be provided. Depending on your interest and level of computer skills, we may also use your skills for data analysis.
If you are interested or have questions about this project, please contact CAS Conservation Biologist Twan Leenders at 203-259-6305 ext. 114 or tleenders@ctaudubon.org. Membership Office Volunteers Needed for State Office in Fairfield Madeline in the Membership Office always needs volunteers to help with our numerous membership mailings. We need help sorting and stuffing envelopes and packaging membership gifts. It’s easy and a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for adults who want uncomplicated stress-free volunteer tasks and for high school students who need to gain community service credit. Days and hours to suit your schedule from Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information please contact Membership Manager Madeline Dennis at 203-259-6305 ext. 105 or mdennis@ctaudubon.org. CAS Center at Pomfret - Volunteers Needed for Citizen Science Programs Do you like to explore the outdoors with other people who enjoy nature?
Do you value the quality of our environment in eastern CT? You can help us monitor the natural resources of the Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor --
Become a Citizen Science Volunteer! As a Citizen Science Volunteer, you can make valuable contributions to conserving birds and other wildlife by participating in our Seasonal Monitoring Projects, which include: 1) Summer: StreamWalk
2) Fall: Rapid Bioassessment for Volunteers 3) Winter: (training and seasonal monitoring) 4) Keeping Track® Project of Northeast CT 5) Spring: Vernal Pool Assessment The training is simple and fun. For more information contact CAS'sCitizen Science Coordinator, Paula Coughlin at 860-928-4948 or pcoughlin@ctaudubon.org.
Nature Store Volunteers Needed for CAS Center at Fairfield
If you have a little time on your hands and are looking for something that's both fun and very worthwhile, consider volunteering a few hours a week at the CAS Center at Fairfield's Nature Store, which helps fund our year-round conservation and education programs for children, families and adults. For more information: contact Debi Callan, Nature Store Manager, at 203-259-6305 ext. 110 or dcallan@ctaudubon.org.
Marketing/Communications Volunteer(s) Needed in Fairfield Area
Desperately seeking one or more volunteers with good basic computer skills and a working knowledge of how to navigate and do research on the Internet. The project is two-fold: 1) Research and compile a list of web sites and e-calendars that will list our special events and Nature Centers' programs for free, and 2) Send these web sites and e-calendars the information they require about our special events and Nature Centers' programs in the manner and format they require and on an ongoing basis. 3) Also need help updating and adding to our media database of 200+ media outlets. 4) Also seeking someone to help research and write basic press releases about upcoming events and distribute them via e-mail to the press. Volunteer(s) would initially work out of our State office at 2325 Burr Street, Fairfield on a new computer we provide. Once project is up and running, volunteer(s) may choose to use their own computer(s) and work from home. Asking for minimum commitment of 4 hours/week during normal business hours on any weekday except Friday. As we have a very limited advertising budget, our ability to market our programs and special events using free web site listings and web calendars is crucial. Please contact Mara Neville at 203-259-6305 ext. 103 or mneville@ctaudubon.org. Photographer and Photo Assistant Needed in Fairfield Area 1) Can you help us organize and catalogue a sizable collection of photos, select and scan the best ones and help create an on-line photo library? We'll reimburse you for miles traveled to and from our office and your home. If you are studying library science or related field, we'll work with your school to arrange course credits. 2) Are you a good photographer, particularly of children and groups of children? We need volunteer photographers to help us take photos of events -- mainly children's programs that take place on weekdays at our Center at Fairfield and Birdcraft Museum. We would use your photos, and credit you, on our web site, in our publications, and for other marketing and media purposes. We would have a schedule of these events available well in advance so you could choose those events that fit your schedule. We have a digital camera available (Kodak) or you could use your own equipment. We'll reimburse you for miles traveled to and from our State Office or Nature Centers and your home, and any film, batteries or other supplies you need. If you are studying photography or related field, we will work with your school to arrange course credits.
For more information please contact Mara Neville, Director of Marketing Communications, at 203-259-6305 ext. 103 or mneville@ctaudubon.org.
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