Bluebird Monitoring - Volunteer Training
Thank you for your interest in supporting our Bluebird Monitoring volunteer opportunities. Monitoring eastern bluebird nest boxes help us track local population trends, understand how bluebird populations are reacting to environmental changes, increases the number of bluebird nesting sites, and it provides us with a great activity to connect with our parks and learn more about wildlife.
Volunteers are needed to check bluebird nestboxes throughout the bird nesting season (March – August) and complete a data form of what you observe. This involves removing nesting material of old boxes, basic bird ID, and attention to details. A volunteer or volunteer team can sign up for a month to monitor the boxes 2-6 times during the month they register to support. This is an independent volunteer opportunity.
DO YOU QUALIFY? This opportunity is reserved for long-term volunteers who have completed their onboarding qualifications and have received an eligible background check (for volunteers 18 and older). Learn more about our volunteer orientation and onboarding here. This opportunity can be great for families, with youth ages 10 and up!
GET STARTED!
Step 1: Watch the Bluebird Monitoring Training Video
Step 2: Attend a Guided Monitoring Session (optional)
Guided Monitoring Sessions led by our staff are offered in the early Spring. Check our Training and Events page to view upcoming trainings and to RSVP.
Step 3: Join the Bluebird Monitors User Group
Click here to join the Bluebird Monitors User Group, and answer the Join Questions.
Step 4: Submit Qualification and Respond to a Shift
Opportunities are scheduled by month and location, and are privately shared in the Bluebird Monitors User Group. Respond to the available month and location you would like to monitor, and submit the Bluebird Monitoring Training qualification. Once your qualification is approved by a Volunteer Coordinator, you can continue responding to opportunities.
Please note: Onboarding for the Bluebird Monitoring opportunity takes place in the Spring, prior to the monitoring season. New volunteers may be onboarded during Bluebird Monitoring season (March – August) as needed and at the discretion of staff and the Volunteer Coordinator.
Have questions or need support? Email Volunteer Coordinator Allie Zimmerman at Allison.Zimmerman@metroparks.org or call #937-274-3176.
Welcome to the Team!
