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| Teller Volunteers contribute significantly to our mission of conservation, education and recreation. Volunteers support Teller activities at every level, including conservation service projects, field trips, event planning, creating displays, gardening, construction, administrative assistance, and a variety of other projects throughout the year. There are many different ways to get involved, and your interests and talents are vital to our success.
To find out more about volunteer opportunities at Teller, download the volunteer interest form below or contact our Volunteer Program Office at (406) 961-3507; email amy@tellerwildlife.org. We look forward to your valuable participation.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Greetings from the Teller Volunteer Program
Thank you for your interest—we couldn't accomplish all that we do without you!
Following is a list of Teller volunteer projects planned for 2007. Some of the projects are ongoing; some have dates to be announced (TBA). Additional projects will be added to the list as they are developed. Please contact the Teller Office or email amy@tellerwildlife.org to sign up or for more information.
We appreciate the dedication and support of Teller Volunteers—and can only accomplish these many efforts with your generous participation.
Volunteer Projects Overview 2007
Conservation—Stewardship Projects
- Weed Removal—there is something for everyone, from Houndstongue to Yellow Flag Iris—contact us if you can lend a hand!
- Fence Removal
- NFF Weed Removal Project, involves weed ID, photo point monitoring (spring, summer)
- Riparian Vegetation Enhancement Project (July 13-16)
Education
- Assist with School Service Projects—project setup and service days (spring and fall)
- Assist with Youth Hunter Mentor Program (summer/fall)
Recreation
- Trail maintenance, trailside weed removal—projects to be announced (spring, summer)
- Hunting Blinds—projects to be announced (summer, fall)
Events
- Earth Day, April 21
- TnT Celebration, June 16
- Bill’s Bird Count, June 23
- Volunteer Recognition Day, TBA
Volunteer Program Support
- Tracking, communications, recruitment, thanks
Administrative/Office Support
- You name it, we’ve got projects that need your assistance!
- Outreach—newsletters, brochures, handouts (per scheduled project)
Facilities, Buildings
- Minor repairs and construction projects as needed
- Exterior painting of historic homes/lodging facilities
- Deck repairs and maintenance
Facilities, Grounds
- Spring and Fall grounds cleanup
- Lawn Mowing—throughout the season—we are seeking your help!
- Flower Beds
- Teller Garden and Greenhouse
Lead Projects
- If you are an experienced volunteer on Teller projects, we are seeking lead volunteers to direct projects—thank you!
New Volunteers
If you are new to the Teller and interested in volunteering, please stop by our office to pick up a volunteer introduction packet, or download a Volunteer Interest Form (PDF format, requires Acrobat Reader to open).
Mail the completed form to our office:
Teller Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 548
Corvallis, MT 59828
Volunteer Hours
Please help us track the volunteer hours you contribute to the Teller. This helps us greatly in our record keeping and in seeking funds for Volunteer efforts. To download a timesheet, click here, or you can pick one up from our office.
All volunteers must complete and sign a Teller release form each year. |
For additional information or to sign up for a project, contact the Teller Volunteer Office:
406-961-3507, amy@tellerwildlife.org |
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| Thank
you to our dedicated volunteers, we have accomplished
the following activities—we couldn't have done it
without you! |
- Volunteer Work Days, including:
o Woodside Weed Roundup
o Weed Removal and Planting Native Plants
o Fence Removal, Construction and Maintenance
o Gardening and Landscaping
- School and Youth Group Field Trips
- Service Learning Field Trips
- Stream Monitoring
- Fish Counts and Surveys
- TWR Bird Surveys
- Bill's Bird Count
- Art in the Garden
- TWR Weed Mapping and Plan
- TnT Committee and Event Crew
- Wildlife Photography/ TWR Osprey Brand
- TWR Conservation Education Displays
- Historic Lodging Facilities Maintenance
- Construct, Inventory, and Maintain Nesting Boxes and Platforms
- Native Plant Sale
- Construct and Maintain Hunting Blinds
- Construct Hunting Check-in Station
- Spring Creek Maintenance
- After-School Youth Hunting Classes
- After School Programs
- Youth Hunting Mentoring
- Yellow Flag Iris Removal Project
- TWR Property Inventory
- Education Room Renovation
- TWR Office Assistance
- TWR Mailings
- TWR Property Inventory
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Education Room Renovation
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TWR Office Assistance
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TWR Mailings
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