Volunteers
How Can You Help?
Are you someone who thrives on
learning? Do you have a strong urge to feel as though
you are making a contribution to the world? Do you
have special training or a special skill that you would like to share? Then volunteering for the PMA may be just for you.
Volunteers at the PMA are our most important assets.
Without their kindness and generosity the PMA would cease to
exist. Check out the many ways you can help the PMA
below. If you think you might be a good fit or can help please
contact us.
Research Monitoring Program
Volunteers
Research Monitoring Program
Volunteers (RMPV) have the rare opportunity to learn technical field
techniques in the capture, process, and release of both migratory and
residential avian species. No experience is
necessary, however RMPVs must be reliable and consistent as the
monitoring is constant and ongoing. We need quick
learners who are willing to volunteer in the early morning hours between
5:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and/or Fridays.
We are seeking volunteers who can commit to at least one day a
week over an extended period of time of at least three to six months.
Data Analysis Volunteers
The PMA is continually adding
avian monitoring data to its database. If you enjoy
sorting through thousands of records, or helping to find connections
then data analysis volunteer may be the job for you.
Familiarity with databases is a plus and the ability to pay attention to
detail is a must.
Net Repair and Site
Maintenance Volunteers
Net repair and/or site
maintenance volunteers are extremely important to the continued
monitoring success of the PMA. Due to the constant
use of the bird mist nets, net repair volunteers are in constant need.
While repairing nets can be long, it’s a great time to sit down
and listen to music, talk with a friend or just be calm.
Net repair volunteers must have dexterous fingers.
Due to our tropical climate the
monitoring sites are often in need of clean up. Site
maintenance volunteers will aid PMA staff with clearing and trimming of
vegetation at monitoring site locations. Volunteers
in this area must be comfortable or willing to learn how to use a
machete as well as enjoy being in areas that are thickly vegetated.
Donations
The PMA is a volunteer based
organization with 98% of our staff consisting of volunteers.
While we are able to keep our costs low, we cannot run the
program without the help of generous citizens who are willing to donate
equipment and money. If you would like to make a
contribution to the PMA please contact us.
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