Volunteering
We have special volunteer days in the spring and in the fall. However, there are other opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. See below to apply.
Volunteer Days
For some, Earth Day is a time to explore nature and reflect on the planet’s health. For others, it’s a time to take action. Join us for outdoor projects geared toward environmental stewardship including invasive species removal, litter removal and new trail management.
April 2024
Opportunities to Volunteer
Do you often feel inspired to help others and give back to your community? Are you looking for a unique way to gain volunteer experience? Johnson Nature Center offers many opportunities to volunteer during our annual events and during summer camp!
Annual Events
Operations
Seasonal Clean-Up
Trails
Please fill out the below form, and when an opportunity arises, we will contact you! Many of our opportunities are seasonal, so please be patient while we assess our needs.
Active or Scheduled Volunteers only:
If you are a returning volunteer who needs to re-submit their Background Check forms in June, or have been recently contacted and requested to volunteer, please provide the following information.
Adult Volunteers:
If you are an adult age 18 years or older:
Please print and fill out the following forms and save them for upload. All information must be in black font or pen, and the format unchanged. Please date and sign the form(s).
Background Check Form (all adults)
Nature Center Media Release Form (if volunteering only at the nature center)
Complete the Active Volunteer Submission Form HERE and upload your completed forms therein so that we may obtain clearance for your onsite work.
Minor Volunteers:
If you are under the age of 18 years old:
Please have a parent/guardian complete the following one of the following forms on your behalf:
the Nature Center Media Release Form (if volunteering only at the nature center)
Complete the Active Volunteer Submission Form HERE and upload your completed Media/Equine forms. You do not need to complete a Background Check Form.
Volunteer Process
Volunteers are valuable partners at the nature center. They gain unique experiences and provide added value to our site and visitors.
Safety is a Priority
Johnson Nature Center is committed to ensuring the safety of those who volunteer in our programs and events by providing a screening and selection process for volunteers. This ensures those who work alongside us or directly with youth and the people we serve are safe and have positive experiences that enrich their lives.
Becoming a Volunteer
Volunteers come to us through our partner groups and the general public. We review volunteers that come from the general public for a fit with our current needs. Our partner groups are vital in continuing regular volunteer support and have prior relationships with the nature center.
Steps to become a volunteer
Application Submission
Review by staff for matching
Steps to become a volunteer once contacted by the nature center as a “Scheduled or Active Volunteer”
Submit Background Check and Media Release Forms
Once approved, volunteering can begin or resume
Forms need to be resubmitted and approved by July 1 every year
Annual background checks
Bloomfield Hills Schools requires screening for each school year (every 12 months) with a Background Check to ensure the safety and security of those we serve.
If you have any questions, please contact us at johnsonnaturecenter@bloomfield.org