Volunteers

Volunteer & Intern

Conservation Training

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Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of The Amphibian Foundation. We would not be able to accomplish our conservation goals without the talent and support of our passionate volunteers. The Amphibian Foundation generally has over 20 volunteers at a time, and to keep things flowing, productive and organized, these volunteers are required to come in at a specific time/day once a week. Volunteers are assigned specific tasks in certain collections so their weekly shifts allow them to become familiar with the programs, initiatives and collections within which they work.

Volunteer shifts are typically 2-3 hours per week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 am until 12:00 pm.

Open Volunteer Positions
To apply to the Volunteer Program, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Education & Outreach

The Amphibian Foundation's Education Team needs assistance for upcoming regional educational and outreach programs, including Critter Camp, our reptile and amphibian summer and school-year camp. If you are interested in gaining valuable teaching and outreach experience, and enjoy speaking with children about reptiles and amphibians, please reach out to us. We provide all necessary training and support. Positions Open Now
Collections

The Collections Team is currently full. Collections Volunteer shifts are Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 12:00.

If you are interested in volunteering in the collections, please reach out to us (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). We would be happy to discuss your interests and potential upcoming openings.
Communications

Schedule flexible, with possibilities to work remotely | The Communications Team needs assistance with regular content updates and newletter/article submissions. 2-3 hours per week focusing on conservation messaging and developments within the Foundation and partners. Positions Open Now

Interns

Jeffrey Weiss

Jeffrey Weiss

Research Intern

Jennifer Turner 2

Jennifer Turner

Research Intern

Roberto Valencia - International Intern (Ecuador)

Roberto Valencia

International Intern (Ecuador)

Collections Volunteers

Tessa Winbigler

Tessa Winbigler

Flatwoods Salamander Lab

Bree Gentry 2

Bree Gentry

Amphibian Lab

Jeffrey Weiss

Jeffrey Weiss

Tractability Specialist

Alyssa Bachmeier

Alyssa Bachmeier

Conservation Collections

Melanie Valle

Melanie Valle

Squamate Lab

Juan Taquechel

Juan Taquechel

Squamate Lab

Jin Uzeda 2

Jin Uzeda

Turtle Collections

Ahmad Ansar 2

Ahmad Ansar

Invertebrates

Michaela Daniel

Michaela Daniel

Inventory Specialist

Michael Berry

Michael Berry

Flatwoods Salamander Lab

Maya Nelson 2

Maya Nelson

Conservation Collections

Katie Clayton

Katie Clayton

Amphibian Lab

Kevin Blackwell 2

Kevin Blackwell

Invertebrates

Morgan Peek 2

Morgan Peek

Squamate Lab

Tess Yaney

Tess Yaney

Photographer

Abby Needell

Abby Needell

Squamate Lab

Einola Carter

Einola Carter

Aquatics

Volunteer Networks

Volunteer Match

Volunteer Match

You can see our open volunteer positions on VolunteerMatch. A great way to get involved in your community.

Handshake

Handshake

Are you a student at a local Atlanta college? See our openings through Handshake and you may be able to get credit through your school.

Education & Outreach

Education & Outreach

Through our Critter Camp and educational & outreach programs, there are many opportunities to work with children, teaching them about reptiles and amphibians, conservation, including how to perform scientific experiments and collect data. We have training and paid opportunities for ages 14 and up!

Work Hands-On With Reptiles & Amphibians

Work Hands-On With Reptiles & Amphibians

Our volunteers help us care for a large living herpetological research and teaching collection, learning valuable husbandry skills from a team of experts in the field. We have about 250 frogs, salamanders, turtles, lizards and snakes and are fully licensed and permitted. Contact us if you are interested in volunteering at The Amphibian Foundation!

Captive Husbandry and Propagation

Captive Husbandry and Propagation

If you love working with animals, particularly reptiles and amphibians, then consider volunteering your time with The Amphibian Foundation. We are a positive bunch - enthusiastic about this fascinating group of animals.

Field Work

Field Work

Volunteers and Interns have opportunities to get in the field and contribute to research and conservation. After 3 months, volunteers can be added as sub-permittees and have supervised access to resticted areas in the southeast, as well as opportunities to work with state and federally listed species.

Artificial Ephemeral Wetland Design & Implementation

Artificial Ephemeral Wetland Design & Implementation

Ephemeral wetlands (or temporary, seasonal, vernal wetlands a.k.a. 'puddles') are a necessary component for 25% of Atlanta's amphibians, but are vital for 60% of them — and they are disapppearing. What might not look like more then a swampy depression in the woods could be valuable habitat for amphibian communities struggling to stay viable in our urban landscape. Our team identifies areas which can support ephemeral wetlands and work with land managers to develop these wetlands. We even 'stock' them with with our captive produced offspring.

Rearing Endangered Species of Amphibians

Rearing Endangered Species of Amphibians

Volunteers can also help with rearing state and federally listed amphibian species like Gopher Frogs (Lithobates capito) and Frosted Flatwoods Salamanders (Ambystoma cingulatum) as well as in assisted metamorphosis (head-starting) programs for endangered species.

Outreach — Bringing Reptiles & Amphibians to Schools

Outreach — Bringing Reptiles & Amphibians to Schools

We work with regional schools and programs to teach students about reptiles and amphibians, as well as the conservation issues surrounding these groups.

Scientific Illustration & Specimen Prep

Scientific Illustration & Specimen Prep

We also work with students on valuable research skills, and specimen preparation techniques such as: preservation in ethanol, fixing specimens, and preparing skeletal specimens with flesh-eating-beetles (dermestids).

Field Studies for Children

Field Studies for Children

Nothing excites kids more about science than getting out in the field and finding animals! If you love engaging children and getting outdoors, then contact us about our Critter Camp, Atlanta Urban Ecologists, Amphibian Foundation Field Trips, In-School Programs, Home School Programs and Metro Atlanta Amphibian Monitoring Programs.

Scientific Illustration Interns

Scientific Illustration Interns

We train interns from the University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, SCAD and others in the scientific illustration of reptiles and amphibians — their anatomy, morphology, physiology and conservation. We train in both pen and ink as well as digital renderings using Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator to create compelling graphics for scientific research. We produced an exhibit in 2016 featuring the illustrations of our interns in a gallery in Decatur, the production was called The Ribbit Exhibit, which raised awareness for amphibian conservation.

Always Opportunities

Always Opportunities

We encourage further fascination with this remarkable group of critters. We do this by providing opportunities for volunteers, students and interns to work directly with the animals; teaching others, collecting data, caring for the animals and getting out into the field. In most cases, prior experience is not necessary — just an enthusiasm for conservation.

Critter Camp Counselors

Critter Camp Counselors

We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with teaching Critter Camp, our popular Reptile and Amphibian Summer and School-year Camp for ages 6 - 14. Volunteers work with the campers and animals, lead activities and help feed the animals. For more information about Critter Camp, see our website: critter-camp.org