Volunteer at Mohonk Preserve
For more information about the volunteer program or opportunities to get involved, contact the Volunteer Programs Manager at (845) 255-0919 ext. 1269.
View more detailed descriptions of volunteer job opportunities, along with any special requirements, in our Volunteer Job Opportunity Directory.
Volunteer Orientations
Volunteer orientations are held each spring and are designed to give you all the information you need about a particular volunteer activity. It is a great opportunity to meet with the coordinator, learn about the activity, and meet other volunteers.
Please join us at one or more of the orientations listed below! Click here for descriptions of all volunteer activities.
| Date | Volunteer Group & Training Location | Time |
| 3/1/25 | Photographers (Visitor Center & Zoom) | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| 3/8/25 | Hike Leaders (Visitor Center & Zoom) | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| 3/15/25 | Interpretive Guides (Visitor Center & Zoom) | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| 3/22/25 | Backcountry Patrol (Zoom) | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| 3/29/25 | Bike Patrol (Zoom) | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| 4/2/25 | Special Events (Zoom) | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
| 4/4/25 | Meadow Guardians (Visitor Center) | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| 4/5/25 | Trail Keeper (Visitor Center) | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
| 4/9/25 | Volunteer Educators (Visitor Center) | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| 4/26/25 | Trailhead Ambassadors (Zoom) | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
For more information, contact us at volunteers@mohonkpreserve.org.
Community Science Volunteer Program Update
Due to staff changes, we are making the following adjustments to Community Science Volunteer programs:
- Peregrine Watch, Phenology, StreamWatch, and Invasive Species Programs (Beetle Busters and Forest Guardians) will continue with currently active volunteers only. New volunteers (those who have not gone through orientation and been trained) will be eligible to join in 2026.
- Current volunteers should expect email correspondence with Megan Napoli, Associate Director of Conservation Science & Research, in February. Megan will outline the 2025 program expectations and inquire about individual anticipated continued participation. Direct any immediate questions to research@mohonkpreserve.org.
Banner photo by Glenn Koehler