Volunteer Outside
Volunteer Opportunities
Check the "downloadable resources" section below or the menu to the right for current opportunities.
What you would do:
Volunteers have the option of being involved in a wide range of activities, including:
- Working in the visitor center and Swamp Shop
- Maintenance of the Boardwalk and other areas of the Sanctuary
- Working as a Naturalist, assisting with group tours
- Leading with canoe trips in the Spring and Summer
- Providing office assistance
- Working at special events
- School appearances on behalf of Beidler Forest
The benefits for you:
- Being a participant in Beidler Forest's work towards education and conservation
- Free admission to the Sanctuary
- Swamp Shop discounts
- Invaluable experience working with public
- Being a part of the Beidler Forest Family
- Once/year use of on-site log cabin*
- Receive a Reciprocal Pass that will allow free admission into most Charleston-area tourist attractions (museums, gardens, historic sites, parks, etc.)*
Note *. This is earned after your third volunteer activity!
If you are interested in volunteering at the Center and Sanctuary at Francis Beidler Forest please contact Michael Dawson, Sanctuary Manager, at (843) 462-2150 or via email.
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