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Our junior board is a diverse group of young professionals committed to raising support for conservation and trail projects across Central Alabama. Junior board members host our annual fundraising concert, Land Aid, and lead outreach and volunteer activities throughout the year. Read more...
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he mission of Green Initiative at UAB is to establish environmentally-friendly policies on campus, raise environmental awareness, and help students become involved in serving UAB and the Birmingham area. We partner with various student and community organizations, and past programs have included guests speakers, sustainability workshops, waste audits, and volunteer opportunities. Read more...
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BBG’s plant conservation programs are multifaceted, with numerous opportunities for engaging the public and citizen volunteers. Aspects of our plant conservation programs, all of which are presented in an educational context for our volunteers, include: Field Work: population monitoring, seed and cutting collection, habitat management, invasive plant eradication; Greenhouse Work: propagation, potting, weeding, watering; Collections Work: a full range of Read more...
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Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens offers a variety of internship opportunities to college and high school students throughout the year. The purpose is to expose young people to the possibilities of rewarding professional careers in public gardens. Read more...
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the Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Junior Board is a group of dedicated junior patrons who seek to increase awareness and involvement among their peers. They aim to increase diversity here at the Gardens, and host events and classes to achieve their goals and to help us fulfill our mission. Read more...
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McWane Science Center’s Teen Volunteer Program offers year-round volunteer opportunities for teens who are interested in giving back, learning something new, and being part of an incredible team of young people. You can find Teen Volunteers inspiring and impacting the lives of local youth in Summer and Winter Camps where they act as models and mentors guiding young campers in Read more...
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Here is your chance to work behind the scenes with a real ZooKeeper and discover this rich and rewarding career. You will spend the day working alongside a keeper, experiencing how to prepare animal diets, clean up, and interact with the animals. Learn about animal husbandry techniques and much more about the inner workings of the Birmingham Zoo. Read more...
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With over 150 teen volunteers, our zoo highly values the work that our 13-17 year olds contribute on a daily basis! Each teen volunteer begins their service with two full weeks of camp crew, assisting our educators during the summer and will be given the chance to enter our year-round program from there. There are numerous benefits to volunteering with Read more...
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If you are a college student looking for an unpaid position in order to get some Zoo experience, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Collin Howell. Internships include focus in Interpretation, Nature Play, and Volunteer Services/Special Events. Read more...
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Work sites will span the mountain, from our Eastside Park property, to the Nature Center, to Ruffner Road. This is a great opportunity to get out and engage with your community, and maybe get your hands a little dirty in the process. Read more...
