Volunteer Application

Date: 4/19/2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Gaylord Sackler Memorial Skate Park, 3730 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723, USA

Description: Join Kayla Bennett, Laura Tull, and Chuck Seidel for a morning of birding around Mueller.

Chris Gunter, Rachel Zierzow, and TTC staff, Jonatan Salinas

April 11th 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Date: Saturday, April 12th
TIme: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Max Attendees: 10

We are looking for a field trip leader who would be interested in leading spring walks at the Waterloo Greenway. Walk dates are flexible.  

If you are interested in being a leader for this walk, please sign up here, and Caley Zuzula will reach out to you to find which day you would be interested in. 

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lead a field trip for a group of 12 kids (typically ages 8-12) and their counselors at Blair Woods. Field trip will include a nature hike followed by a craft activity.

Volunteer should be comfortable with plenty of walking and working with kids.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lead a field trip for a group of 12 kids (typically ages 8-12) and their counselors at Blair Woods. Field trip will include a nature hike followed by a craft activity.

Volunteer should be comfortable with plenty of walking and working with kids.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lead a field trip for a group of 12 kids (typically ages 8-12) and their counselors at Blair Woods. Field trip will include a nature hike followed by a craft activity.

Volunteer should be comfortable with plenty of walking and working with kids.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lead a field trip for a group of 12 kids (typically ages 8-12) and their counselors at Blair Woods. Field trip will include a nature hike followed by a craft activity.

Volunteer should be comfortable with plenty of walking and working with kids.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Lead a field trip for a group of 12 kids (typically ages 8-12) and their counselors at Blair Woods. Field trip will include a nature hike followed by a craft activity.

Volunteer should be comfortable with plenty of walking and working with kids.

Tabling + Bird Walk

Tabling + Bird Walk

Please contact Chris Murray directly if you would like to volunteer with this event: chris@travisaudubon.org.

We need folks to lead nature walks, facilitate the kids activities, and help with logistics (ie parking and set-up). 

We’re seeking one additional volunteer to write a "Bird of the Week" article. The volunteer will contribute one article per month, focusing on a local bird species, its habits, habitats, and conservation. 

Bird Surveys
Assist with bird surveys (including Christmas Bird Count, Bird Collision surveys, etc.), assessments of our sanctuaries, and other field work.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Need Lead and Assistant Field Trip Leader

Lead a beginner bird walk for approx. 12 people at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden! This will be a volunteer appreciation activity for UMLAUF volunteers so this will be a great way to connect volunteers of the garden to the site in a new way: through the lens of birding.

2 volunteers max. are needed for this trip. Bird walk will start at 7:30 AM and end at 9:30 AM. Volunteers are welcome to scout out the property prior to the event.

2 volunteers needed
12pm - 1pm

Represent Travis Audubon at A Rocha's Picnic at El Arroyo community event. Lead a couple of short, casual beginner bird walks for families with kids. This is a great opportunity to introduce underserved families in Travis County to birding.

The event runs from 11am - 4pm, but bird walk leaders will only need to be there during the bird walk timeframe of 12pm - 1 pm

Volunteer should plan to coordinate pickup and dropoff of loaner binoculars from the TAS office.

2 volunteers needed
12pm - 1pm

Represent Travis Audubon at A Rocha's Picnic at El Arroyo community event. Lead a couple of short, casual beginner bird walks for families with kids. This is a great opportunity to introduce underserved families in Travis County to birding.

The event runs from 11am - 4pm, but bird walk leaders will only need to be there during the bird walk timeframe of 12pm - 1 pm

Volunteer should plan to coordinate pickup and dropoff of loaner binoculars from the TAS office.

Cheryl McGrath leading, no other Field trip leaders needed

We are seeking volunteers to assist with the May bird survey at Blair Woods. It will take place on Monday, May 19th from 8:30 am - 10:30 am. 

This survey is Christmas Bird Count-style, meaning that you'll identify the birds that you see and/or hear, as well as the number of individuals per species. Note: this opportunity is best for intermediate to advanced birders who are confident in their ID abilities.

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Blair Woods, Travis Audubon’s 10-acre urban sanctuary, needs your help. Your restoration efforts will make a tremendous difference in creating a biodiverse landscape.

Our trails and native plants are essential for educating students and visitors about Central Texas wildlife and conservation. Join us to keep Blair Woods wild and beautiful!

All equipment and training provided.
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing to protect from insects and the elements. Hats, sunblock, and bug spray are your friends!
Please bring a water bottle to keep hydrated while volunteering.
Questions? Contact Kainoa Lee at kainoa@travisaudubon.org

8:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Blair Woods, Travis Audubon’s 10-acre urban sanctuary, needs your help. Your restoration efforts will make a tremendous difference in creating a biodiverse landscape.

Our trails and native plants are essential for educating students and visitors about Central Texas wildlife and conservation. Join us to keep Blair Woods wild and beautiful!

All equipment and training provided.
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing to protect from insects and the elements. Hats, sunblock, and bug spray are your friends!
Please bring a water bottle to keep hydrated while volunteering.
Questions? Contact Kainoa Lee at kainoa@travisaudubon.org

8:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Blair Woods, Travis Audubon’s 10-acre urban sanctuary, needs your help. Your restoration efforts will make a tremendous difference in creating a biodiverse landscape.

Our trails and native plants are essential for educating students and visitors about Central Texas wildlife and conservation. Join us to keep Blair Woods wild and beautiful!

All equipment and training provided.
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing to protect from insects and the elements. Hats, sunblock, and bug spray are your friends!
Please bring a water bottle to keep hydrated while volunteering.
Questions? Contact Kainoa Lee at kainoa@travisaudubon.org

8:30 AM – 10:30 PM

Blair Woods, Travis Audubon’s 10-acre urban sanctuary, needs your help. Your restoration efforts will make a tremendous difference in creating a biodiverse landscape.

Our trails and native plants are essential for educating students and visitors about Central Texas wildlife and conservation. Join us to keep Blair Woods wild and beautiful!

All equipment and training provided.
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing to protect from insects and the elements. Hats, sunblock, and bug spray are your friends!
Please bring a water bottle to keep hydrated while volunteering.
Questions? Contact Kainoa Lee at kainoa@travisaudubon.org

No additional field trip leaders needed.

No additional field trip leaders needed

No additional field trip leaders needed.

No additional field trip leaders needed

Bird of the Week Author
Contribute to our Bird of the Week articles. Write brief, informative pieces about local bird species, highlighting their habits, habitats, and conservation. 

Ask-a-Birder
Travis Audubon is seeking volunteer "Ask-a-Birder" experts to assist community members with their bird-related questions. Volunteers will respond to inquiries about bird identification, behavior, location, and more. Each volunteer is assigned one month per year, and our staff will forward any questions received during that month to the assigned volunteer. 

Speakers Bureau
Speak to local clubs, organizations and libraries about Travis Audubon. Topics may include Bird of Austin Area, Backyard Birds, Gardening for Birds, Species specific talks, Migration or Where to go Birding in Austin.

Talks are typically 45 minutes with additional time for questions.

To learn more, visit our Community Outreach page.

Tabling Volunteer
As a Tabling Volunteer for Travis Audubon, you'll assist with setting up tables, facilitating activities, and engaging attendees by sharing information about our conservation efforts. Volunteers are required to stop by the office prior to the event to pick up supplies.

This is not a real field trip. This is an example for Celeste and Suzie to show how the new forms could work.

Need: 2 field trip leader (one lead and one assistant)

Time: 7:30am - 9:30am

Represent Travis Audubon at Families in Nature's Fall in Love with Nature community event at McKinney Falls State Park.

4 spots total: 2 tabling and 2 short bird walk leaders. All volunteers should plan to be at the event for the entire time
11am - 3pm

One volunteer should plan to pick up and drop off materials from the TAS office.

Walk is from 8am - 10am

4 Volunteers Max

Walk is from 8am - 10am

4 Volunteers Max

Walk is from 8am - 10am

8 Volunteers Max

Walk is from 8am - 10am

4 Volunteers Max

Walk is from 8am - 10am

4 Volunteers Max

Walk is from 8am - 10am

4 Volunteers Max

11am - 3pm

Represent Travis Audubon at Travis County Parks Foundation's For the Love of Parks community event at Richard Moya Park.

This is a tabling event.  One volunteer should plan to pick up and drop off tabling supplies from TAS Office.

Looking for Leader and Assistant Leader

After Easter thru early May

Located in Buda

Assist with leading beginner bird walks as part of our Birding 101 Workshop with the Girl Scouts! Kids will be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Starts at Sunrise
Celeste will be the Field Trip Leader
Need 1 Assistant Trip Leader

From 4:30pm - 6pm

No registration required.

Join us to explore Austin’s premier birding site. This event is co-sponsored monthly by Travis Audubon and Hornsby Bend. All levels of birders are welcome. Bring binoculars and a water bottle. Meet at the patio in front of the Center of Environmental Research. You will need to show your ID at the gate.  There is no registration for this walk. Please direct any questions about this walk to Eric Stager at mail@ericstager.com.

No registration required.

This monthly bird count was established in 1999. We break into groups and spend the morning counting all the birds we find at Hornsby Bend. All levels of birders are welcome. Meet at the Center for Environmental Research building, which is the first building on the right after you enter the front gate. All visitors are required to present ID at the guard house to enter Hornsby.

We'll have coffee and donuts at 6:30am, and the survey starts at 7:00am. At 11:00am we reassemble at the CER and count down the birds we saw. No registration required. Contact Kevin Anderson Kevin.Anderson@austintexas.gov for more information.

No registration required. 

This monthly bird count was established in 1999. We break into groups and spend the morning counting all the birds we find at Hornsby Bend. All levels of birders are welcome. Meet at the Center for Environmental Research building, which is the first building on the right after you enter the front gate. All visitors are required to present ID at the guard house to enter Hornsby.

We'll have coffee and donuts at 6:30am, and the survey starts at 7:00am. At 11:00am we reassemble at the CER and count down the birds we saw. No registration required. Contact Kevin Anderson Kevin.Anderson@austintexas.gov for more information.

Date: Sunday, July 13th
Time: 7:00-10:00 am 
Location : Baker Sanctuary

Date: Wednesday, June 25th
Time: 7:00-10:00 am

8am - 10am

Date: Sunday, May 25th
Time: 7:00-10:00 am 
Location : Baker Sanctuary

Date: Wednesday, May 7th 
Time: 7:30am - 10am
Location: Barton Springs and Zilker Park

2 leaders and 4 co-leaders

Date: 5/17/2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Gaylord Sackler Memorial Skate Park, 3730 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723, USA

Description: Join Kayla Bennett, Laura Tull, and Chuck Seidel for a morning of birding around Mueller.

Chris Gunter, Rachel Zierzow, and TTC staff, Jonatan Salinas

April 11th 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Date: Sunday, May 11th, 2025
Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Location: Northwest Park

Dates: 05/02/2025
Time: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Milton Reimers Ranch Park, 23610 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA
 

Dates: 05/21/2025
Time: 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Milton Reimers Ranch Park, 23610 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA
 

Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Time: 8:30am
Location: East Austin YMCA

1 Lead and 1 Assistant

Though Shelia can lead the walk by herself if no one else is available

Looking for one additional leader
7:30am - 10am

Leaders who are comfortable leading a paid walk

Travis Audubon relies on several vital committees to carry out our important work, with a focus on youth programs, advocacy, education, field trips, and specific projects like the Purple Martin and Chimney Swift initiatives. Volunteers are key to these efforts, attending committee meetings every other month, and have the option to take on more time-intensive tasks, allowing them to make an even greater impact on our mission.

THIS IS A TEST - NOT A REAL EVENT

We are looking for someone to lead a field trip on 4/8,  or 4/22. Please let us know which dates you would be able to make.

On Wednesday, April 2, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM, we are conducting a bird survey of Waterloo Park near downtown Austin. The survey will be Christmas Bird Count style. This volunteer opportunity is intended for birders who feel fairly confident in their Austin bird ID skills.

Virginia Rose to lead with Birdability

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual campaign that raises awareness about migratory birds and their habitats. The day aims to inspire people to take action to conserve these birds and their environments. 

This year's theme is Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities

Help lead a bird walk for families with youth birders at the Wildflower Center. There will be approx. 15 participants and you will be joined by a Wildflower Center staff member.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Help lead a bird walk for families with youth birders at the Wildflower Center. There will be approx. 15 participants and you will be joined by a Wildflower Center staff member.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Inspire the next generation of birders by volunteering at our Youth Birding Camp! This one-day camp consists of bird walks, games, conversations about birds and conservation, and a live birds of prey presentation. Volunteers for this opportunity should be comfortable interacting with 8-12 year olds and must consent to a criminal background check prior to the camp. A short volunteer training will occur prior to the camp.