Friends of Anahuac Refuge

Volunteer Opportunities

Many of these projects fall into our Volunteer-For-A-Day initiative; others allow for a longer term commitment.  For more information or to volunteer for one of these areas, contact Stephanie Martinez at 409-267-3337 or Travis Lovelace at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Administration

Help maintain membership data base (knowledge of Excel or Access helpful)

Publicize FOAR in the media

Assist with developing and distributing newsletter

Maintain history of organization

Assist with updating website (non-technical)

Assist in accounting functions (knowledge of Excel or Quick Books helpful)

Assist with Adopt-a-Tree fund raising

Write a grant

Operations

Operate Gift Shop and Visitor Information Station

Maintain Volunteer Community Building

Maintain canteens at shop, office & check station

Participate in Nature Store Committee & managing Nature Store

Help from home – new FOAR flyer, design logo for Expo T-shirts, write articles about the           Refuge (plants, animals, restoration projects, etc.)

Environmental Education

Assist in teaching basic environmental subjects to elementary school students

Arrange for public environmental education programs

Assist in Reading Program

Special Events

Assist in arranging for annual membership meeting                                      

Assist refuge staff during Fishing Day, Marsh Madness, Wildlife Expo!

Assist in preparing and staffing FOAR booth at Gator Fest, Feather Fest

Assist in serving chili to hunters        

Help decorate Christmas parade float

Outdoor Projects

Participate in habitat restoration, invasive exotic species eradication

Participate in maintaining butterfly garden

Help with building projects

Aid in plant identification

Assist in native plant propagation from seed

Participate in tree plantings, grass plantings, and cleanup days